STEM Extracurriculars Guide for High School Students

Compare STEM activity types by the work students do, the output they can produce, and fit with their interests and schedule. For listed programs, confirm the current details on the official page.

STEM Activity Categories

Research: Mentored investigations, independent inquiry, literature review, and lab or field work
Competitions: Subject contests, team challenges, robotics, design events, and hackathons
Summer Programs: Time-bounded STEM learning, research, design, or project experiences; check eligibility, cost, dates, format, location, and application details independently
Computer Science: Coding bootcamps, app development, AI/ML projects, and open-source contributions
Engineering: Design challenges, bridge-building competitions, and engineering summer camps