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Browse all →Camp Curiosity: Robotics 6-8 Camps at Great Lakes Science Center
Week-long summer day camps for students entering grades 6-8, offering hands-on robotics and STEM experiences at the Great Lakes Science Center.
Beast Academy Online (Year-Round)
An advanced online math curriculum for ages 6-13 (approx. grades 1-5) with over 1,000 lessons and 20,000 practice problems. Subscription costs $16/month or $100/year.
Carnegie Mellon Summer Academy for Math and Science (SAMS)
A fully funded, six-week residential STEM program for high school juniors from underrepresented communities. Offers rigorous curriculum, hands-on projects, and college credit.
National Science Bowl (Middle School Division)
The National Science Bowl is an academic competition testing middle and high school students' knowledge in science and math through fast-paced question-and-answer formats. Teams compete in regional and national events.
Great Lakes Science Center Camp Curiosity: Summer Day Camps (for 2027)
The Great Lakes Science Center's Camp Curiosity offers summer day camps for grades K-6 in Cleveland, Ohio, with sessions expected to open for registration in late 2026 for Summer 2027. Weekly costs are $350 ($325 for members).
GENIUS Olympiad
An international project competition hosted by St. John Fisher University, focusing on environmental issues for students in grades 8-12.
Elementary (K–5)
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Smithsonian Science Education Center - Smithsonian Science for the Classroom
Smithsonian Science for the Classroom offers a K-5 core science curriculum with phenomenon- and problem-driven projects. Digital resources, including a "Game Center" and "Starting with Sustainability Lesson Sets," provide hands-on science enrichment opportunities.
National Robotics Challenge (NRC) Junior Competition
While the main NRC targets grades 6+, affiliated regional or local events may offer junior divisions for elementary students focusing on basic robotics and engineering principles. Details for K-5 programs in 2026 would vary by local organizer.
National Science Bee Elementary & Middle School Divisions
The National Science Bee is a quiz competition for individual students testing knowledge across all science aspects. Elementary divisions are for students up to 5th grade. The initial Online Regional Qualifying Exam is free, with regional tournaments from October 2026 to May 2027.
Copernicus Natural Science Olympiad
An international online competition for grades 3-12 focusing on scientific disciplines, with a Preliminary Round on November 1, 2026. Registration deadline October 15, 2026.
Middle (6–8)
More middle →Copernicus Natural Science Olympiad
An international online competition for grades 3-12 focusing on scientific disciplines, with a Preliminary Round on November 1, 2026. Registration deadline October 15, 2026.
Science Olympiad (Washington Science Olympiad Chapter)
National K-12 science competition with Division B for middle school students (grades 6-9). Washington chapter registration opened Sept 18, 2026.
AoPS Academy Academic Year Courses
AoPS Academy offers rigorous academic year mathematics courses for advanced learners in grades 6-8, including specialized training for competitions like AMC 8 and MATHCOUNTS. Courses are available at physical campuses and online for the 2026-2027 Academic Year.
Doodle for Google
An annual art contest for K–12 students across the U.S. challenging them to create an original doodle based on a specific theme, often interpretable through a STEM lens. Entry is free.
High (9–12)
More high →Copernicus Natural Science Olympiad
An international online competition for grades 3-12 focusing on scientific disciplines, with a Preliminary Round on November 1, 2026. Registration deadline October 15, 2026.
Science Olympiad (Washington Science Olympiad Chapter)
National K-12 science competition with Division B for middle school students (grades 6-9). Washington chapter registration opened Sept 18, 2026.
Doodle for Google
An annual art contest for K–12 students across the U.S. challenging them to create an original doodle based on a specific theme, often interpretable through a STEM lens. Entry is free.
Engineering Encounters Bridge Design Contest
A nationwide competition for students in grades K-12 that promotes math, science, and technology education by challenging them to design, build, and test bridge contraptions.
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