Participating in an engineering summer program can provide students with a wealth of knowledge and experiences that can help them prepare for college and beyond.
Firstly, students will have the opportunity to work with professional engineers, which can provide hands-on experience and exposure to the field of engineering. This can help students understand what a career in engineering entails and what skills are required. They will also have the opportunity to work on projects, which can help them develop problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
Furthermore, summer engineering programs offer students the opportunity to learn about various sub-fields within engineering, such as mechanical, electrical, or civil engineering. This can help students determine what type of engineering they may be interested in pursuing and can also provide them with a more in-depth understanding of the field.
Additionally, participating in an engineering summer program can be a great way for students to enhance their college applications. It demonstrates their commitment to their academic and career goals, and can also help them stand out from other applicants. Engineering programs can also provide students with a network of professionals in the field, which can be invaluable when it comes to securing internships or job opportunities after college.
Program Name | Student Grade | Cost | Deadline | Program Type | Month | Program Website |
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Auburn Construction Management Summer Academy for Young Women | 11, 12 | Free | 31-Mar-23 | In Person | June | Learn More |
Auburn Engineering Camp | 12 | Free | Not Specified | In Person | June | Learn More |
Auburn: Aviation Camp | 9, 10, 11, 12 | $995 | Rolling admission | In Person | June | Learn More |
Auburn: Paper & Bioresource Engineering Camp | 11, 12 | $380 | 19-Apr-23 | In Person | July | Learn More |
Auburn: Senior Tigers Engineering Camp | 12 | $825 | 4-Mar-23 | In Person | July | Learn More |
Biosciences and Engineering Institute at Wake Forest | 9, 10, 11, 12 | $3,000 | Rolling admission | In Person | July | Learn More |
Bucknell University: Engineering Camp | 8, 9, 10, 11 | $1,250 | Rolling admission | In Person | June | Learn More |
CalPoly EPIC | 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 | $550-$1,850 | 15-Apr-23 | In Person | July | Learn More |
Clemson Summer Scholars: Audio Engineering & Music Production | 9, 10, 11, 12 | $1,200 | Rolling admission | In Person | June, July | Learn More |
Clemson Summer Scholars: Construction Sciences & Management | 11, 12 | $1,200 | Rolling admission | In Person | June | Learn More |
Colorado State: Campos EPC ENvision Engineering Program | 10, 11, 12 | $0 | Online | June | Learn More | |
Cooper Union Summer STEM | 9, 10, 11, 12 (varies by program) | 2022- $1850- $3850; 2023 cost announced when application opens | Rolling admission | Multiple Options | July, August | Learn More |
Drexel: Biomed Summer Academy | 11, 12 | $1,200 | May 31, 2023 or Until Full | In Person | July | >Learn More |
Engineering for Kids: ESports and Engineering | 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 | Varies by location | Rolling admission | Multiple Options | Other | Learn More |
ESports Camp | Ages 8-17 | $229 & up | Rolling admission | Online | Other | Learn More |
Future Engineers | 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 | Free | Ongoing | Online | Other | Learn More |
Gonzaga: Women's SEAS Summer Immersion Program (SSIP) | 11, 12 | $0 | 7-Mar-23 | In Person | July | Learn More |
Illinois Tech: STEM Pre-College Programs | 9, 10, 11, 12 | $249-$2,395 | Rolling admission | Multiple Options | June, July | Learn More |
Johns Hopkins University: Engineering Innovation | 9, 10, 11, 12 | $3,350 | May 19, review begins in February until full | Multiple Options | June, July, August | Learn More |
LMU: Pre-College Program, Engineering | 12 | $9,500 | 15-Mar-23 | In Person | June, July | Learn More |
Missouri S&T: Formula SAE Electric Car Camp | 10,11, 12 | $750 | Rolling admission | In Person | July | Learn More |
Missouri S&T: Jackling Introduction to Engineering | 10, 11, 12 | $600 | Rolling admission | In Person | June, July | Learn More |
Missouri S&T: Nuclear Engineering Camp | 11; 12 | $800 | Rolling admission | In Person | June | Learn More |
MIT: Beaver Works Summer Institute | 12 | $0 | Rolling admission | Hybrid | March, April, May, June, July | Learn More |
MIT: Introduction to Technology, Engineering and Science (MITES) | 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 | Free | Rolling admission | In Person | June, July, August, Other | Learn More |
MIT: Mechanical Engineering Women's Technology Program | 12 | $0 | 15-Jan-23 | In Person | June, July | Learn More |
NASA Learning at Home | 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 | Free | Online | March, April, May, June, July, August, Other | Learn More | |
NASA Summer Internships | 11, 12, Undergraduate | Free | Rolling admission | Multiple Options | March, April, May, June, July, August, Other | Learn More |
NC State: College of Engineering Summer Program | 11, 12 | $1,225 | 2-Apr-23 | In Person | June, July | Learn More |
NC State: Young Investigators' Summer Program in Nuclear Engineering | 11, 12 | $1,800 | 30-Apr-23 | In Person | Learn More | |
NYU Tandon School of Engineering: Machine Learning | 9, 10, 11, 12 | $2,500.00 | Rolling admission | In Person | June, July, August | Learn More |
Ole Miss: Engineering Summer Academy | 10, 11, 12 | $360-$680 | 30-May-23 | In Person | July | Learn More |
Penn: Engineering Summer Academy | 10, 11, 12 | $8,000 | March 4, 2023 Priority; April 1, 2023 Final Deadline, if space is remaining | In Person | July | Learn More |
Pennsylvania College of Technology: Pre-College Engineering | 10, 11, 12 | $375 | Learn More | |||
Rice University: ELITE Tech Camps | 9, 10, 11, 12 | $595-$3,495 | Rolling admission | Multiple Options | June, July | Learn More |
Rice: Envision Aerospace & Aviation at Rice University | 10, 11, 12 | $5,875-$6,075 | Rolling admission | In Person | June | Learn More |
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology: Operation Catapult | 11,12 | $2,500 | 3-Apr-23 | June, July | Learn More | |
Science, Technology, and Engineering Preview Summer (STEPS) Program | 7, 9 | $0 | 15-Apr-23 | In Person | June | Learn More |
Smith Summer Science and Engineering Program | appears open to 9, 10, 11, 12 | $7,885 | February 5, 2023 - May 15, 2023 (various deadlines) | In Person | July, August | Learn More |
SMU Engineering Summer Camps | 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 | $500-$1300 | Rolling admission | In Person | June, July | Learn More |
Tandon Connected Devices and Internet of Things Summer Challenge Program | 9, 10, 11, 12 | $2,600 plus housing, food, activity and materials fees | Rolling until April 20, 2023 | In Person | June, July, August | Learn More |
Texas Tech: Explore Engineering | 10;11;12 | $350 | In Person | June, July | Learn More | |
Try Engineering Summer Institute | 9, 10, 11, 12 | $2,545-$3,895 | Rolling admission | In Person | Learn More | |
Tufts Pre-College Programs & Courses | 10, 11, 12 | $4,200 - $5,700 | 1-May-23 | Multiple Options | July, August | Learn More |
UCLA Game Lab Summer | 9 (Age 15+ only), 10, 11, 12 | Housing $1,521; Tuition & fees $2,886 | Rolling admission | Multiple Options | July, August | Learn More |
UGA Women ExCEL in Engineering | 10, 11, 12 | Scholarship only | Rolling admission | In Person | June | Learn More |
UMass Amherst: Summer Engineering Institute | 10, 11, 12 | $2,050-$3,454 | Rolling admission; Priority Deadline: June 1, 2023 | In Person | July | Learn More |
UNC-A Climate, Robotics, Rocketry & Aerospace Engineering | 10, 11, 12 | $1,600 | Rolling admission | In Person | June | Learn More |
University of Nebraska, Lincoln: Raikes School Summer Camps | 10, 11 | $2,050 | 14-Apr-23 | In Person | July | Learn More |
University of New Hampshire Tech Camps | 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 | Some free programs; $600-$1150 per week | In Person | July | Learn More | |
University of Pennsylvania: Jerome Fisher Program in Management & Technology | 12 | $9,000 | April 1st | In Person | July | Learn More |
UT MITES | 11 rising 12 | Late April, 2023 | In Person | June | Learn More | |
Virginia Tech: CEED Pre-College Program | 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 | Varies | Varies between March 15 and May 1 | In Person | July, June, August | Learn More |