MIDDLE SCHOOL PROGRAM LISTINGS

t may seem like all of the best summer opportunities are limited to those in high school and upper secondary school, so anyone younger just needs to wait until next summer to participate. What many don’t know is that some of the top summer program institutions offer opportunities for younger students!

If parents are looking to send their kids to the same location or program, then they would be happy to know that there are options for older and younger siblings. Check out these programs that offer instruction and experiences to middle school and lower secondary school students!

Location(s): Cambridge, UK; Oxford, UK; New Haven, CT Discover your pathway to a future in medicine at your choice of campuses - University of Oxford, Cambridge, or Yale. Students ages 13-15 will investigate common practices of medicine & biomedical research while gaining practical insights into careers such as a surgeon, doctor, nurse, or health professional. Learn More »

Location(s): UK & USA Our middle and high school students discover their academic potential while living on a college campus with the guided support of our trained and dedicated team of professionals. Outside the classroom, Summer Discovery experiences are filled with fun activities and opportunities to make new friends, and explore the world. We offer more than 300 pre-college credit and non-credit courses, and partner with world-class universities in the US and UK. Popular programs include UCLA, Michigan, Georgetown, Cambridge, and University of Pennsylvania. Learn More »

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Location(s): 20 locations in CA The #1 AR Program! Excellent precollege online classes, AP classes, Tech Leadership programs for cutting-edge portfolio for successful college applications. Great for K-12 students who love STEM/AI/Coding/ Robotics/3D Design/Game Design/Art/Animation to turn imagination into Holographic AR designs. Teleport into your creation to experience the magic. No prior experience is needed. Students will learn holographic AR coding, AI, robotics, STEM, art, design, game design, 3D modeling, UI/UX, animation & more. Since 2018, we’ve taught students from more than 20 countries. Learn More »

Location(s): Multiple Locations Teens can explore a prestigious campus, make friends as they master new STEM skills. Build in-demand skills in coding, game development, robotics, and design. Held at 130+ locations. In our next-gen labs, music is playing. Collaboration takes place in small clusters. Tech rockstar instructors share their knowledge, helping you bring your creations to life. Whether you want to code a mobile app, develop your own video game, design levels for VR, produce a viral video, or experiment with AI, you’ll have a blast turning your passions into real-world skills. Learn More »

Location(s): Los Angeles, CA This is a unique non-profit biotech-based education and research institute located in Los Angeles, California.Our mission is to "inspire, guide and prepare students for future bioscience careers, with an emphasis on the cutting edge fields of stem cell biology and regenerative medicine". Learn cuttingedge science from professional research scientists in a real lab working hands-on with actual stem cells. Learn More »

Location(s): Alameda, CA; Berkeley, CA; Los Angeles, CA; San Diego, CA; Online We offer workshops on molecular medicine for high-achieving high school/ middle school students interested in pursuing careers in medicine or related fields, such as pharmacy, nursing or research. Camps are offered year-round and there are online and in-person options available, including residential camps held at some of the world's best universities. Workshops that are offered include Molecular Biology of Cancer, Molecular Neuroscience, Medicinal Chemistry, Bioinformatics, Molecular Immunology, Molecular Biology of Aging, Biomedical Research, Emerging Pathogenic Viruses, and Introductory Cellular/ Molecular Medicine. Learn More »

Location: San Diego, CA The Sally Ride Science Academy offers fascinating and fun STEAM workshops for students entering grades 3 through 12. Our online and in-person workshops let students investigate coding, acting, space science, marine biology and more, as they immerse themselves in hands-on projects. This year, students will earn 1.5 pre-college credits for each workshop. Top-notch STEAM instructors incorporate real-life stories of vibrant women conducting research in each field inspiring students and making STEAM careers more accessible. Learn More »

Location: Wilmington, NC Dive into Marine Science with UNCW MarineQuest! Discover the world of modern marine science while exploring beautiful coastal habitats with our university-based summer academic enrichment programs. Start developing skills and tools you will need in a modern marine science career by participating in laboratory and field-based research activities, and a variety of water sports including surfing, kayaking, snorkeling, boogie boarding, and/or scuba. Begin your marine science adventure – apply today! Learn More »

Location(s): Winston-Salem, NC Learn on-campus in the Summer Exploration Program at Wake Forest University. This program is a hands-on learning experience that allows middle school students to explore the world of STEM. Spark curiosity, critical thinking, and develop problem-solving skills in a week-long experiential STEM program. students will apply their knowledge through hands-on experiences, labs, workshops, and simulations on-campus. The curriculum offers different STEM Adventures that allow students to dive deeper into STEM topics. Students will build friendships with likeminded peers from around the world and learn alongside Wake Forest undergraduate student mentors. Learn More »

Location(s): Multiple Locations Westcoast Connection has 40 years of experience operating outstanding summer programs for teens. For students completing 7th and 8th grade, we offer exclusive Middle School departures on select Active Teen Tours, Global Adventures and Community Service programs in exciting destinations like California, Greece, Italy, Costa Rica and beyond! Many of our summer programs are also open to Middle School students in addition to high school students, where special care goes into assigning age-compatible, co-ed, and socially comfortable groups. Learn More »