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Math League Middle School Contests
mathleague.org offers middle school contests with monthly qualifying rounds throughout the academic year (October 2026 - February 2027), available nationally with in-person and online options. State Championships are in March and National Championships in April.
Ignite: A STEM Summer Program for Middle School Students at WPI
WPI's Ignite program is a hands-on STEM summer program for rising 6th, 7th, and 8th graders, designed to spark curiosity, build scientific skills, and introduce young learners to exciting STEM careers through various courses.
National Science Bowl (Middle School)
The National Science Bowl is a buzzer-style academic competition testing middle school students' knowledge in science and energy, organized by the U.S. Department of Energy.
NIE Summer Science Camp
The Newspaper in Education (NIE) Summer Science Camp in St. Louis, MO, offers elementary-aged students hands-on STEM activities. Details for the June 2027 camp will be announced later.
AoPS Online Courses (e.g., AMC 8/MATHCOUNTS Comprehensive Training)
Art of Problem Solving (AoPS) provides online math courses for motivated students aged 11-14, including training for AMC 8 and MATHCOUNTS competitions. Courses are offered year-round with flexible enrollment.
mathleague.org Elementary School Online Qualifiers (2026-2027)
mathleague.org offers online elementary school contests throughout the school year, with qualifying rounds in Fall 2026 and Spring 2027. Contests are typically for grades 3-5.
COSMOS (California State Summer School for Mathematics & Science)
A four-week residential summer program for students passionate about STEM, organized by the University of California System. Applications for Summer 2027 are expected to open around December 2026 and close around February 2027. California residents in grade 8 are eligible, alongside high schoolers.
Mad Science After School Programs (Austin & Leander, TX)
Mad Science offers after-school science programs for K-5 students in Austin and Leander, Texas, with themes like 'Fantastic Forces.' Programs run from August to December 2026 and January to May 2027.
Discover Science Center - After-School Programs
Hands-on science enrichment after-school programs for K-5 students in the Atlanta metropolitan area, with themes like Mini Med School and Discover STEM Labs. Registration for Fall 2026 is open.
Washington State Science and Engineering Fair (WSSEF)
A state-level fair for Washington students in grades 1-8 to present science and engineering projects. Registration for the 2027 fair opens September 1, 2026, with a deadline of March 15, 2027.
SCOPE Education Services - 2026-2027 School Year Enrichment Programs
SCOPE Education Services offers STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics) enrichment programs for students aged 5-18, with a focus on challenging curriculum and critical thinking skills through hands-on learning.
FIRST LEGO League Explore (BIOGLOW Founders Edition)
Hands-on STEM challenges for ages 6-10 (grades 2-4) using LEGO robotics. The 2026-2027 season focuses on biodiversity. Teams present projects at regional exhibitions.
Rube Goldberg Machine Contest (Elementary Division)
Teams design and build complex machines to perform simple tasks. Registration for the 2027 cycle (K-5) opened June 1, 2026. A fee of $79 per team is expected.
American Computer Science League (ACSL) Elementary Division
Team-based online computer science competitions for elementary students. Registration for the 2026-2027 season opens September 1, 2026, and closes December 31, 2026.
Future Engineers Challenges
Future Engineers hosts a variety of online STEM challenges for K-12 students, including those focused on science. These challenges vary in topic and format and are launched throughout the year.
CEMC Gauss Contests
An introduction to mathematics competitions for students in Grades 7 and 8, organized by the Centre for Education in Mathematics and Computing. The 2027 contest dates are May 10–21, 2027.
MIT PRIMES-USA
MIT PRIMES-USA is a free, year-long online research program for US high school sophomores and juniors in mathematics. Applications for the 2027 cycle open in September 2026.
Gains in the Education of Mathematics and Science (GEMS)
The Gains in the Education of Mathematics and Science (GEMS) program, part of AEOP, offers summer enrichment experiences in STEM for students in grades 5-12. Specific 2026 application dates are not yet detailed, but applications typically open late fall/early winter for the following summer.
Berkeley Lab's After School Science Hour
A free virtual monthly online program by Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory for K-5 students, featuring STEM subjects, scientists, and hands-on activities. Registration is ongoing.
GenCyber Camps
Summer cybersecurity camps for middle school students (grades 6-8), funded by NSA/NSF. Dates and registration for Summer 2027 will be announced.
National Science Bowl (Bonneville Power Administration Regional Middle School Science Bowl - Oregon/Washington)
Regional middle school science and math competition hosted by Bonneville Power Administration for Oregon/Washington students. Registration expected Oct 2026 for Feb 2027 event.
SciStarter Citizen Science Projects
A global platform offering year-round citizen science projects for K-5 students, enabling participation in real scientific research across various fields.
Research Science Institute (RSI)
The Research Science Institute (RSI) is a prestigious, fully funded summer research program for rising high school seniors, offering intensive research experience in STEM fields, including mathematics, at MIT. The application window for the 2027 program typically opens in Fall 2026.
American Mathematics Olympiad (AMO)
The American Mathematics Olympiad (AMO) is an international math competition for elementary, middle, and high school students. The online contest for elementary students (Primary division) is scheduled for October 24, 2026. The registration deadline is October 18, 2026.