With over sixty years of history, HSSP is a multi-weekend program where hundreds of middle/high schoolers come to take classes, both academic and non-academic, at MIT. Join us for many days of learning anything and everything! HSSP is fully student-run by MIT ESP. It is held once during spring and once during summer.
For whom: K-12
Many great resources for aspiring scientists and engineers exist at MIT, in the Boston area, and beyond. Below you will find resources to help you on your journey in learning about STEM, preparing for college, and even when you start your career. We encourage all prospective students to explore this library of resources for opportunities that may be a good fit for you.
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Worcester Polytech Pre-collegiate Programs
In the Launch program for rising 9th and 10th grade students will leverage research and technology to find solutions to current problems in a variety of scientific fields alongside WPI’s renowned faculty. The Frontiers program, running for over 40 years, is a residential, overnight program for rising 11th and 12th grade students who want to explore STEM through a collegiate lens. They also offer STEM programs for middle schoolers and programs just for girls.
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U-Design at BU
U-Design is a fun, exciting science and engineering program for kids who are currently in grades 6 – 9 at time of registration. It is a hands-on laboratory and workshop experience that gives you the opportunity to learn about science and technology by engaging in the real work of scientists and engineers: design, exploration, experimentation, and invention.
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Northeastern University Center for STEM Education
Various programs for middle schoolers, high schoolers and undergraduate students
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GreenApple
STEM Programs are delivered by GreenApple staff throughout the calendar year. They include Coding, Robotics, Virtual Reality, 3D Model & Print, Project Innovation, Human BioLab, Design Studio, NASA Lab and so much more. Hands on activities are driven by Design Thinking, the Big Idea, challenge projects, prototypes, testing and reinvention.
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Johns Hopkins Center for Gifted and Talented Youth
The Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded to identify the next generation’s brightest minds and provide them educationally enriching, intellectually challenging, and socially rewarding experiences. We actively recruit and support students from all communities regardless of race, culture, gender identity and expression, twice exceptionality, or income level. For grades 2-12.
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Khan Academy
Interactive video lessons on math, science, and computing, and other topics.
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KYBYTE
KTBYTE is a computer science education academy that provides a progressive curriculum designed for students 8-18 years old. Courses offered range from Scratch programming to college level courses or USA Computing Olympiad prep. Classes are primarily taught in Java and are conducted in both in person and online formats.
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MIT K-12 Videos
Engaging videos made by MIT students for elementary through high school students.
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MIT OpenCourseware
MIT OpenCourseWare is a free and open collection of material from thousands of MIT courses, covering the entire MIT curriculum.
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New England Aquarium
Various learning and internship programs.
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Northeastern University – Marine Science Center- Costal Ocean Science Academy (COSA)
Marine science summer day programs that aim to introduce and connect young people to
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Public Speaking Institute
For students entering 4th-8th grade in Fall of 2016, this program is designed to help students build confidence in their public speaking skills. The Public Speaking Institute trains students in public speaking, logic and rhetoric through an interactive and dynamic curriculum that encourages incremental progress through ongoing practice and exercise. Over the course of the program, students will participate in three main courses: Debate, Persuasive Speaking, and an elective.
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Summer Science and Engineering Program
The Smith Summer Science and Engineering Program (SSEP) is a four-week, residential program for exceptional young women with strong interests in science, engineering and medicine. Girls who will be in high school (grades 9-12) in the fall are eligible to apply for the summer program. Applications must be received by April 1 for a discount on your full program payment.
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Tenacity Programs
Programs focused on academic achievement, mentoring, and fitness.
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Trinity Education for Excellence Program (TEEP)
Empowering students to achieve excellence, both inside and outside of the classroom. At the heart of TEEP is a 5 week intensive summer program during which rising 7th and 8th graders focus on academics in the morning (math, language arts, music, fine art, and computer skills) and enrichment activities, like field trips, in the afternoon. This is a tuition-free, out-of-school-time character and leadership development program available to Massachusetts residents.
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Tutoring Plus
Tutoring Plus advances educational equity by supporting youth in their academic, personal and social growth through free, individualized tutoring, mentoring and enrichment programs.
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FabFems
A national database of women in STEM professions who are inspiring role models for young women
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Girls Who Code – Boston & National
Computer coding and connection for students.
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Environmental Science Program
The Environmental Science Program is open to students who will be entering grades 7, 8, 9, or 10 by September 2016. The Environmental Science program combines fun outdoor activities with learning about the environment. Each year it builds on the “peer education” principle by having the student leaders design, develop, and deliver the materials that the students use.
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Empow Studios
Empow Studios is open to children who have completed grades 1 to 8 at the time of the session. Empow runs two types of camps: Tech & Design Camps and Minecraft Camps. Tech & Design camps feature robotics, 2D & 3D video game design, virtual reality (VR) game design, animation, programming / coding, 3D modeling & printing, audio engineering, and music production. Minecraft camps feature modding, electrical engineering (via redstone circuits), architecture, game design, and world creation.
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Duke University Pre-College Enrollment
Duke Pre-College Programs provide motivated current 6th-11th grade students with experiential learning and academic experiences in a university setting. Building on the legacy programs such as Duke Youth Programs and the Duke Talent Identification Program (TIP), Duke Pre-College Programs inspire and challenge the next generation of thinkers and leaders while offering them a glimpse into the opportunities for their future.
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Cornell Youth Programs
Cornell offers a variety of academic experiences, camps, and resources for youth ages 5-14.
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Community Boating Environmental Science Programs
Your child can enjoy an active, fun-filled summer with the Junior Program. Kids from all walks of life come to experience the joys of sailing while making lifelong friends. We offer additional opportunities for paddling, windsurfing, and even leadership development — our sliding cost scale makes this affordable for all.
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Boston Leadership Institute
Award winning summer STEM research programs for teens include: Biological Research, Applied Physics Research, Chemistry Research, Neuroscience, Biomedical Research, Marine Biology, Psychiatry and Clinical Psychology, Engineering, & STEM Entrepreneurship for rising 8th-12th grade students.
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LINX Camp
LINX camps provides a traditional day camp experience that builds community and character while allowing campers to explore over 40 unique camps in a variety of areas of interest: Adventure, Fine and Performing Arts, General, Leadership, Sports and STEAM Camps. For grades K-10.
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Acera School Summer Camps
The Acera Summer STEAM Camp is a creativity based arts and sciences day camp where children ages 7-14 can nurture their natural desire to inquire, create, and innovate.
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Stanford Pre-Collegiate Summer Institutes
Various Academic programs, both STEM and humanities, provide pre-collegiate students from the U.S. and around the world the chance to explore their passions and dive deep into a single topic beyond what is typically taught in a school curriculum.
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Michigan Summer Engineering Academy-K-12 Engineering OnRamp
Summer and year round programs in Engineering available to Michigan residents.
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Emagination
Emagination’s MA Summer Camps at Boston College for ages 8-17 include Computer Camp, Minecraft Coding Camp, Game Design Camp. Located in MA at Bentley University.
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Detroit Area Pre-College Engineering Program
DAPCEP (Detroit Area Pre-College Engineering Program) is an educational 501(c)3 organization providing high quality and standards-aligned science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) programming to youth in metropolitan Detroit. Must live in Southeast Michigan to participate.
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Exploration Programs-Explo
Since our founding in 1976 as a nonprofit startup out of MIT, EXPLO has created dynamic environments of intellectual inquiry and spirited adventure. Here, joy and learning go hand in hand — because things learned without joy are forgotten without sorrow. After 45 years, we still remain true to our roots, upholding the educational ideals of MIT’s founders. Financial Aid is available: https://explo.org/financial-aid
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Edge on Science
Rising 3rd to 12th grade students can choose from Drone & Code, Microscope Adventures, Space Science, Bridge Building, Super Science Sampler, Whales n’ Things, Catapult Engineering, Summer Rocket Blast Off, 3D Printing & Design and the Hydraulics Makerspace. These are project coding and modeling. 10th to 12th grade students may apply for Counselor in Training positions.
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Detroit Area Pre-College Engineering Programs-Explorers
Pre-K through 3rd Grade classes build a strong foundation so that our youngest future leaders are equipped to explore the world and its possibilities. Explorer classes are held on 8 Saturdays in the Spring semester (February through April) and in the Fall (September through November). Explorer topics include: astronomy, biology, hydrology, earth & natural science, physics, engineering (chemical, electrical, and mechanical), and technology. Must live in Southeast Michigan to participate.
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MIT Educational Studies Program
The Educational Studies Program (ESP) runs several educational programs designed to instill a love of learning.
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iD Tech Camps
“At iD Tech Camps, students ages 7-17 learn to code, design video games, mod Minecraft, create with Roblox, engineer robots, model and print 3D characters, work with AI, build laptops, learn about cybersecurity, and more! Summer programs held at MIT and 150+ locations nationwide.”
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MIT Museum
The Institute’s museum hosts science and engineering programs throughout the year for students in K-12.