Awesome Opportunities in Science
Below is a list of internship, volunteer and summer learning/research experiences. If you are interested in applying for any of these and need help with the application process, you should talk with your science teacher--we are always happy to help!
Allens Guide
A national listing of summer camps and travel opportunities.
CDC Disease Detective Camp
A week-long day camp at the Centers for Disease Control in Atlanta, Georgia. The program is free but does not provide accommodations during the camp. If interested in attending this camp, check with Ms. D about possible housing options.
Children's Hospital Medical Career Collaborative (MC2)
Two-year summer internship experience for rising juniors and seniors to explore careers in healthcare at Children's Hospital in Denver.
Colorado College Southwest Scholars Summer Session
An opportunity for high school juniors to attend a summer block of study at CC and earn college credit. The scholarship includes: tuition, room & board, books and possibly a travel allowance.
Colorado Summer Camp
A national listing of summer camps ranging in topic from science and engineering to sports.
Crow Canyon Archeological Center's Archeology Camp & Field School
Choose between a week-long or 3-week long residential experience participating in research at an authentic Anasazi dig site. Scholarships are available, especially for Native American students.
Fairview High School's List of Student Opportunities
A listing of summer camps and internships for teens that includes both local and national opportunities, in a variety of different content areas.
Mathcamp
A 5-week summer intensive learning about advanced math topics. Applicants must take a qualifying exam. Tuition is appx. $4000, but LOTS of scholarships are available. The program is FREE for students whose annual family income is less than $60,000.
MITES (MIT's Minority Introduction to Engineering & Science)
A rigorous 6-week program for high school students to study math, science and/or engineering at MIT. The program is free for accepted students.
MIT's Women's Technology Program
A rigorous 4-week program for high school junior (rising senior) girls interested in engineering. Partial and full scholarships are available to cover the $3000 tuition. Note: Applications are due EARLY (Jan 1)!
NCAR's SOAR / Pre-Collegiate Internship Program (PRECIP)
For more information about internships, contact:
303-497-8622, soars@ucar.edu scied.ucar.edu
SERI MedAdvance Program
A year-long pre-professional program for high school seniors and college students to explore careers in health care and prepare for applying to post-graduate medical career programs.
SERI Summer Science Camp
Four-day summer science camps for children ages 3rd grade through 12th grade. Students are expertly led through a variety of science-based experiments and activities emphasizing subjects such as physics, chemistry, biology and forensics. Cost is $350, but scholarships are available.
Success Institute at CU
A week-long residential engineering experience for rising high school seniors who are underrepresented in science.
UNC's Frontiers of Science Institute (FSI)
A six-week residential STEM research experience at UNC. The cost of the program is $800 but scholarships are available to cover this cost.
US Air Force Academy's Summer Seminar
A week-long residential immersion into the life of an Air Force Cadet. Student will work with mentors to learn about academics, athletics, officer careers and the application process for the USAFA. Cost is $300 and does not include transportation to the Academy.
US Naval Academy's Summer STEM Program
A 5-day STEM experience for 9th, 10th and 11th grade students to learn about engineering design and improving the world through STEM. Cost is $425 and does not include transportation.
US Naval Academy's Summer Seminar
A 6-day immersion for high school juniors (rising seniors) to learn about the Naval Academy and the application process. Recommended for students who are seeking appointment at one of the military academies.
List of Summer Programs by Topic
Local Science Experiences
Below is a list of local science attractions to visit with family or friends.
Barr Lake
Butterfly Pavillion
CSU's Little Shop of Physics (Open House on February 28, 2015)
CU Engineering's Integrated Teaching and Learning Laboratory
Denver Botanic Gardens
Denver Museum of Nature and Science
Denver Public Library's Teen Programming
Denver Zoo
Dinosaur Ridge
Doors Open Denver Architectural Open House Tours
Girls Only Idea Lab (Denver Public Library)
National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR)
National Institute of Standards and Technology (JILA)
National Renewable Energy Lab (NREL)
Rocky Mountain Arsenal
Rocky Flats National Wildlife Refuge
SparkFun Factory Tour
Tesla Museum
University of Colorado's Museum of Natural History
Wild Animal Sanctuary
Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum
