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Merit Newsletter — Week of July 20, 2026
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Elementary (K–5)
Lowell Observatory: Orbits Curiosity Early Learners Camp
A hands-on STEAM program for ages 3-6 (including Kindergarten) at Lowell Observatory, exploring science topics through investigations, games, and art. Camps are held on select Saturdays, with a "Force & Motion" camp on October 17, 2026.
GSK Science in the Summer Program
A free educational program for children entering grades 2-6, exploring science careers and practicing scientific techniques with a "Be a Chemist" theme for 2026.
Mad Science Camps
Offers hands-on science camps for students in grades K-5, sparking curiosity and a passion for discovery through fun experiments. Registration for Summer 2026 camps is currently open.
FIRST LEGO League Explore
FIRST LEGO League Explore provides a hands-on STEM experience for students aged 6-10 (grades 1-5) with the "BIOGLOW Challenge" for the 2026-2027 season, focusing on engineering, design, and coding with LEGO® bricks. Registration is open until October 31, 2026.
Ideaventions Academy Summer Camps 2026 (Elementary Science Camps)
Specialized science summer camps for rising 1st-6th graders at Ideaventions Academy in Reston, VA, focusing on hands-on STEM exploration.
San Francisco Math Circle Summer Math Camps
The San Francisco Math Circle offers week-long summer math camps for rising 2nd-6th graders focusing on collaborative exploration of mathematical thinking through puzzles, games, and crafts. Camps are held from June to August 2026.
Growing Stars Online One-on-One Science Tutoring
Personalized online one-on-one science tutoring for elementary kids, focusing on hands-on learning to make complex concepts engaging and build a strong STEM foundation.
Science Fun In-School STEM Field Trips (On-Demand Virtual Option)
Virtual STEM field trips for elementary students, featuring video lessons and science kits delivered to schools for hands-on experiments. Programs meet science standards across all 50 states.
Invention Convention Worldwide (Local/State Programs Leading to U.S. Nationals)
A K-12 invention education program developing problem-solving, entrepreneurship, and creativity skills. Students participate in local/state competitions to qualify for future national events. Registration for 2026-2027 local/state events opens late summer/early fall 2026.
Caribou Mathematics Competition
An international online math contest held six times a year for students in grades 3-12, with high school levels (9/10 and 11/12). Features multiple-choice questions within a 50-minute limit. Competitions run October 2026 through May 2027.
Mathnasium Summer Programs
National franchise offering various summer math programs for K-12 students to prevent summer slide, with options like the 'Summer Unlimited Program' and specialized camps. Enrollment is ongoing.
Elementary Science Olympiad (Division A)
Introduces students in grades K-6 to STEM through hands-on, inquiry-based learning with local events and tournaments. Schools can purchase curriculum and resources to set up local events for the 2026-2027 school year.
University of Minnesota MathCEP - Adventures in Math / Girls Excel in Math
Three-day summer enrichment programs hosted by the University of Minnesota's MathCEP for students in grades 4-6, exploring mathematics through hands-on activities. Specific programs for girls and general participation available.
Middle (6–8)
Houston Museum of Natural Science Summer Camps
Week-long, hands-on science summer camps for children ages 6–12 (including middle school grades 6-8) at the Houston Museum of Natural Science.
GSK Science in the Summer Program
A free educational program for children entering grades 2-6, exploring science careers and practicing scientific techniques with a "Be a Chemist" theme for 2026.
Outschool: Summer 2026: Math Camp for Middle School (Grades 6-8, 12 Weeks)
This is a 12-week online math camp designed for middle schoolers (grades 6-8) to strengthen math skills, build confidence, and prevent summer learning loss during Summer 2026.
National Youth Leadership Forum (NYLF): Explore STEM
A hands-on learning experience for middle school students (grades 6-8) focusing on robotics, medicine, forensic science, and engineering labs, often held on college campuses.
Ideaventions Academy Summer Camps 2026 (Elementary Science Camps)
Specialized science summer camps for rising 1st-6th graders at Ideaventions Academy in Reston, VA, focusing on hands-on STEM exploration.
San Francisco Math Circle Summer Math Camps
The San Francisco Math Circle offers week-long summer math camps for rising 2nd-6th graders focusing on collaborative exploration of mathematical thinking through puzzles, games, and crafts. Camps are held from June to August 2026.
Areteem Institute Live Courses
Areteem Institute offers year-round live online courses in mathematics, science, and computer science, with a focus on intensive math contest preparation for students of various levels.
ZIML Monthly Contests (Zoom International Math League)
The ZIML Monthly Contests offer online math competitions for students across various divisions, including Division M for middle schoolers, focusing on problem-solving using math concepts from a standard middle school curriculum.
Lumiere Junior Explorer Program
The Lumiere Junior Explorer Program is an 8-week virtual mentorship for middle school students (grades 6-8) to build a research project with Ph.D. mentors. It runs in multiple cohorts throughout the year with rolling deadlines and financial aid available.
Caribou Mathematics Competition
An international online math contest held six times a year for students in grades 3-12, with high school levels (9/10 and 11/12). Features multiple-choice questions within a 50-minute limit. Competitions run October 2026 through May 2027.
Mathnasium Summer Programs
National franchise offering various summer math programs for K-12 students to prevent summer slide, with options like the 'Summer Unlimited Program' and specialized camps. Enrollment is ongoing.
Elementary Science Olympiad (Division A)
Introduces students in grades K-6 to STEM through hands-on, inquiry-based learning with local events and tournaments. Schools can purchase curriculum and resources to set up local events for the 2026-2027 school year.
University of Minnesota MathCEP - Adventures in Math / Girls Excel in Math
Three-day summer enrichment programs hosted by the University of Minnesota's MathCEP for students in grades 4-6, exploring mathematics through hands-on activities. Specific programs for girls and general participation available.
High (9–12)
Research Science Institute (RSI)
An intensive, cost-free six-week summer research program for academically talented high school students completing their junior year, held at MIT. Applications for Summer 2027 open in November 2026.
Stanford University Mathematics Camp (SUMaC)
A selective summer program for advanced high school students globally with a strong interest in mathematics, offering residential and online sessions. Applications for Summer 2027 are expected.
USA Mathematical Talent Search (USAMTS)
USAMTS, organized by Art of Problem of Problem Solving (AoPS), is a free, proof-based online math competition for US high school students, offering about a month per set of problems to encourage deep thinking.
American Regions Mathematics League (ARML)
A national team competition for high school students, often called the 'World Series of high school mathematics.' Teams of 15 students represent their region and compete simultaneously at multiple university sites.
MIT PRIMES-USA
A free, year-long virtual research program for US high school sophomores and juniors to work on original mathematics problems with MIT researchers.
Caribou Mathematics Competition
An international online math contest held six times a year for students in grades 3-12, with high school levels (9/10 and 11/12). Features multiple-choice questions within a 50-minute limit. Competitions run October 2026 through May 2027.
Mathnasium Summer Programs
National franchise offering various summer math programs for K-12 students to prevent summer slide, with options like the 'Summer Unlimited Program' and specialized camps. Enrollment is ongoing.
Math Prize for Girls
An annual mathematics competition for female high school students (grades 9-12) in the U.S. or Canada, organized by the Advantage Testing Foundation. Requires a qualifying score on AMC 10/12 or AIME. Held at MIT.
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Elementary (K–5)
Launch Math + Science Centers - Math Enrichment Fall 2026
In-person Math Enrichment programs for Fall 2026 at Launch Math + Science Centers in New York, NY. Programs for Juniors (K+1st) and Kids (2nd-4th) start September 14, 2026.
Math Kangaroo Team Competition 2026
An in-person, national math competition for teams of 2-4 students in grades 1-4 (based on the highest-grade member). Registration is open from June 15, 2026, to October 15, 2026. The competition is held in November 2026.
Math Madness
A national team-based online math competition for elementary, middle, and high school students organized by AreteLabs. Fall 2026 event includes practice rounds and an official season, with registration open through late October 2026. Teams of 5+ students can compete with varying costs based on size.
Math Madness
Math Madness is a 100% online, team-based math competition for students in grades 3-12. The Fall 2026-27 event features practice and tournament rounds from September to November. Teams of at least 5 students from the same school compete in timed matches.
FIRST LEGO League Challenge
Introduces STEM to students in grades 4-8 through hands-on robotics challenges using LEGO. Registration for the 2026-2027 season, "BIOGLOW™", is open until October 31, 2026.
Math Olympiads for Elementary and Middle Schools (MOEMS)
MOEMS is a national math competition fostering creativity and problem-solving skills. The Elementary Division (Division E) is for students in grades 4-6, with contests running monthly from November to March.
CEF You Be The Solution Challenge
The CEF You Be The Solution Challenge is a science competition for grades 5-8, organized by the Chemical Educational Foundation. The Qualifier Round for the 2026 competition is on December 12, 2026, with registration typically open from October to December.
Math Kangaroo USA
Math Kangaroo USA is an international math competition for grades K-12, promoting problem-solving and logical reasoning. It's administered in-person and online.
mathleague.org Elementary School Contests
mathleague.org offers monthly qualifying math contests for students in grades K-5 throughout the school year, with District, State, National, and International Championships. Contests can be taken in-person, online (live proctored), or on-demand.
mathleague.org Elementary School Contests
mathleague.org offers elementary school math contests for grades 3-6, including in-person events and online qualifiers throughout the school year.
ExploraVision
ExploraVision is a competition sponsored by Toshiba and administered by NSTA for K-12 students in the United States. Students compete in teams to develop innovative technology concepts. The deadline for the 2025-2026 competition was February 3, 2026, with information for the 2026-2027 program opening in fall 2026.
Mad Science After-school Programs
Mad Science provides educational and entertaining after-school programs for children ages 5 to 12, covering various areas of science through hands-on experiments and activities. Each themed class challenges students to explore scientific concepts and channel their inner scientist.
Club SciKidz After-School STEM Programs
Club SciKidz offers unique after-school STEM education programs for children in grades K-6, designed to engage students in observation, measurement, identification of properties, and experimentation across life, earth, and physical science concepts. These inquiry-based lessons use hands-on activities to stimulate interest in science and develop critical thinking skills.
Science Explorers After-School STEM Clubs
Science Explorers offers engaging, hands-on after-school STEM clubs for students in grades 1-5, with different science topics offered throughout the year. Children participate in interactive activities, such as digging for dinosaurs, crafting submarines, and exploring glow-in-the-dark slime.
Curtis Rising Stars Challenge at the Orlando Science Center
The Orlando Science Center hosts the Curtis Rising Stars Challenge, a science competition specifically designed for students in grades K-5. This competition is part of a larger pipeline of STEM competitions aimed at encouraging young individuals to foster their interest in science and potentially pursue STEM fields.
STEM Center USA Summer Camps
STEM Center USA offers K-12 summer camps across Southern California for 2026, focusing on robotics, game design, coding, and electronics. Camps are weeklong and aim to provide engaging, hands-on STEM experiences. Registration is open.
ORISE K-12 STEM Competitions
Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) offers virtual STEM competitions for K-12 students throughout the year, focusing on various science and technology topics. Participation is free.
Summer of STEM Adventures 2026
Talcott Mountain Science Center offers seven weeks of hands-on STEM programs for rising K-8 students, focusing on creativity and problem-solving. Programs are organized into grade bands (K-2, 3-5, 6-8).
Math Challenge by Ellipsis Academy®
A free, school-wide math enrichment program for elementary students sponsored by Ellipsis Academy®. School registration for the 2026-2027 academic year is open, with the first challenge available October 9, 2026.
National Youth Leadership Forum (NYLF): Pathways to STEM
A residential and commuter summer program for students in grades 3-5, introducing STEM foundations through interactive labs and real-world simulations in areas like robotics, medicine, engineering, and forensic science.
Camp Curiosity: Summer Day Camps 2026
Weekly summer camps at the Great Lakes Science Center in Cleveland, OH, offering STEM themes like space adventures and forensic mysteries for grades K-2 and 3-6. Sessions run from June 1 to August 7, 2026.
Outschool (Live Online Math Classes)
Outschool offers live online math classes taught by vetted teachers for students aged 3 to 18, covering K-5. Classes are in small groups with ongoing enrollment available.
Khan Academy: Camp Khan Kids
A free, self-paced digital program with weekly themes designed for children ages 2-8, offering on-screen adventures and fun activities. Available online throughout Summer 2026.
Florida Elementary Science Olympiad
Team-based science competitions for K-5 students in Florida, with events typically aimed at 4th and 5th graders. Registration for the 2026-2027 academic year is currently open, with tournaments scheduled for April 2027.
Science Beginnings: After School Science Classes (Fall 2026)
After-school science enrichment classes for elementary-aged children in the East Bay, California area for Fall 2026, with topics like 'Food Chemistry' and 'Physics Fun'.
Discover Science Center After-School Programs (Fall 2026)
Hands-on after-school science enrichment programs like 'Mini Med School' and 'Critter Club' for elementary students in Georgia for Fall 2026. Registration is open for specific confirmed schools.
Camp Invention® 2026
Camp Invention, organized by the National Inventors Hall of Fame, offers hands-on STEM adventures for students entering grades K-6. The 2026 program, "Spark," features activities in ocean innovation, forensic science, intellectual property, and space exploration, operating at various locations nationwide.
National Science League
A national science competition for grades 2-6, managed by the Continental Mathematics League. Students take a timed exam. Annual event, registration details for 2026-2027 typically released later.
Outschool: Summer 2026 Elementary Math Camp (High Dosage Tutoring)
An 8-week online, small-group summer math camp for learners in Grades 1-5 (ages 6-10) designed to strengthen core math skills through engaging lessons and interactive activities. Topics include number sense, operations, fractions, and geometry.
Girls Rock Math Summer Camp
Girls Rock Math Summer Camp provides arts-based math programs for girls in grades K-5 (ages 5-9 or rising 1st-6th grade) at locations in California and Washington. The camps run through July and August 2026, emphasizing hands-on projects, creativity, and games to build confidence in math.
Invent the Summer: Weekly STEM Challenges
Free online program offering weekly engineering challenges for kids ages 12 and under (including K-5) to encourage creative problem-solving.
Headwaters Summer Science Camps
Outdoor science day camps in California for ages 5-15, focusing on nature exploration, scientific investigations, and themes like Animals & Insects and Water Week.
Noetic Learning Math Contest (NLMC)
The Noetic Learning Math Contest is a biannual math competition for students in grades 2-8, focusing on problem-solving and critical thinking, held in November and April. Registration for the November 2026 contest will open prior to the event.
Beast Academy Live Online Classes
Art of Problem Solving's Beast Academy offers live online math classes for elementary students (grades 2-5) designed to build problem-solving skills. Enrollment is open year-round for these virtual classes.
Perennial Math Virtual Tournaments
Perennial Math offers live, 60-minute virtual math tournaments for students in grades 3-12 via video conferencing. Registration is ongoing, with no explicit deadlines provided for individual tournaments.
CU Science Discovery Summer Camps
University of Colorado Boulder offers STEM summer camps for K-12 students, including specific programs for grades 6-8, focusing on areas like Python, AI, Arduino, and drones. Online registration is open for Summer 2026.
Youth Science Institute (YSI) Hands-On Science Camp
Week-long science camps for students Pre-K through 8th grade in California, running June 8th to August 7th, 2026. Offers over 25 classes exploring various scientific disciplines with hands-on activities.
Discovery Lab Summer Camps
Discovery Lab in Tulsa, Oklahoma, offers summer camps for pre-kindergarten to 6th-grade students, focusing on chemistry, engineering, and technology through engaging activities.
Camp Invention
Camp Invention offers week-long summer STEM programs nationwide for children entering grades K-6. The 2026 "Spark" program features hands-on activities focused on innovation, robotics, and space exploration.
Destination Science Summer Camps
Hands-on STEM summer camps for kids aged 5-11 (grades K-5) with sessions from June to August 2026. Themes include robotics, movie making, and engineering, offered across California and Texas.
Cuemath Live 1:1 Online Math Tutoring
Cuemath provides live, 1:1 online math tutoring for students in Grades K-12. This is a continuous program with flexible scheduling and a cost starting at $22.5 per class.
You Be The Chemist Challenge
A national science competition for students in grades 5-8, organized by the Chemical Educational Foundation. Teams compete in a qualifier round and potentially advanced stages, culminating in regional, state, and national finals.
Khan Academy Math
Khan Academy offers a comprehensive and free online platform for K-12 math education. It provides personalized learning experiences, allowing students to learn at their own pace, fill knowledge gaps, and accelerate their learning.
Math Kangaroo
An international individual math competition focused on logic and creativity, open to students in grades 1-12, typically held in March.
Perennial Math National Championship
Hosts online competitions, live on-site tournaments, and virtual tournaments for students in grades 3-12, with multiple seasons for online tournaments.
Math Challenge Program
A free, school-wide math enrichment program for elementary students, consisting of challenging math problems. Schools implement the program with provided problem sets.
Club SciKidz Summer Camps
Week-long science and technology-themed summer camps for students in grades K-8 offered by Club SciKidz, with numerous franchise locations across the United States providing hands-on activities.
Camp Invention Connect™ Elevate
A virtual STEM summer camp for curious kids entering grades K-6 offered by the National Inventors Hall of Fame®. This online program allows children to explore hands-on STEM fun at their own pace from anywhere, receiving a materials kit for unique challenges.
Camp Invention®
Hands-on STEM summer day camps for children entering grades K-6, organized by the National Inventors Hall of Fame®. The 2026 program, "Spark," inspires curiosity through activities like investigating with robotic capybaras and designing space rockets. Camp dates and hours vary by location, typically running during the summer of 2026.
Brighterly Online Math Program
Brighterly offers online math programs for K-12 students, including live tutoring and a free demo class. Pricing starts at $17.70 per lesson. Summer programs for 2026 are also available.
Mad Science of Colorado Summer Camps
Mad Science of Colorado provides K-5 science camps in the Denver area throughout Summer and Fall 2026, featuring hands-on projects in engineering, chemistry, biology, and physics. Camp dates and registration deadlines vary by specific location and camp.
Camp Invention® 2026
Camp Invention® 2026 offers hands-on STEM adventures nationwide for students entering grades K-6 during Summer 2026. Organized by the National Inventors Hall of Fame®, it focuses on innovation and problem-solving.
Beast Academy Live Online Classes
Beast Academy by Art of Problem Solving (AoPS) offers live online classes for advanced elementary students (grades 2-5, levels 2-5). Enrollment is ongoing with rolling admission, costing $945 per semester.
Continental Mathematics League (CML)
The Continental Mathematics League (CML) offers problem-solving meets for students in grades 2-12, with specific programs for grades 2-5. The 2026-2027 school year programs are open for registration, costing $90 per team for Grades 2 and 3.
Noetic Learning Math Contest (NLMC)
The Noetic Learning Math Contest is a semiannual problem-solving competition for students in grades 2-8. Registration for the Fall 2026 contest is expected to open in late Summer/early Fall 2026, with a fee of $99 per team.
CyberMath Academy Summer Math Camps (Harvard University Campus)
CyberMath Academy's Summer Math Camp at Harvard University (July 20-31, 2026) offers advanced middle school math for students aged 9-16. Applications are accepted until spots are filled, with tuition ranging from $3,899 to $7,499.
SciGenie NOVA STEM Summer Camps
Hands-on STEM summer camps for K-5 students in Northern Virginia (NOVA), focusing on robotics, coding, and experiments. Registration for 2026 Summer Camps is open. Specific dates and costs not detailed.
Beast Academy Online
A comprehensive and advanced online math curriculum for elementary students (ages 6-13) designed to foster a deep understanding of mathematics. Offers access to all online levels (1-5).
Zearn Summer Intensive Series
Free online math learning for students rising into 1st through 9th grades, designed to build foundational skills for the upcoming school year. Provides daily digital lessons for procedural fluency and conceptual understanding.
The Math League International Summer Challenge
The Math League hosts an online International Summer Challenge open to students in various grade levels. Participants engage in two contests: a 10-to-15-Question Short Answer Contest and a 60-Question Speed Round Contest.
FIRST® LEGO® League - BIOGLOW™ (2026-2027 Season)
A global robotics program for ages 6-10 (grades 2-5) focused on STEM learning, teamwork, and problem-solving, exploring the world's ecosystems and biodiversity using LEGO technology.
Camp Invention® 2026 - Spark Program
A summer STEM camp for students in grades K-6 that focuses on hands-on exploration, problem-solving, and STEM concepts. The 2026 "Spark" program includes activities like robotics, entrepreneurship, and rocket building. Registration is open with early bird discounts available.
Middle (6–8)
National Science Bowl® for Middle School
A national academic competition for middle school students (grades 6-8) covering science and math topics in a fast-paced question-and-answer format. Teams compete regionally, with winners advancing to the National Finals.
Math Kangaroo Team Competition 2026
An in-person, national math competition for teams of 2-4 students in grades 1-4 (based on the highest-grade member). Registration is open from June 15, 2026, to October 15, 2026. The competition is held in November 2026.
Congressional App Challenge
The Congressional App Challenge is a nationwide STEM competition inviting middle and high school students (grades 6-12) to design and build original apps that solve real-world problems, with submissions due October 26, 2026.
Math Madness
A national team-based online math competition for elementary, middle, and high school students organized by AreteLabs. Fall 2026 event includes practice rounds and an official season, with registration open through late October 2026. Teams of 5+ students can compete with varying costs based on size.
Math Madness
Math Madness is a 100% online, team-based math competition for students in grades 3-12. The Fall 2026-27 event features practice and tournament rounds from September to November. Teams of at least 5 students from the same school compete in timed matches.
FIRST LEGO League Challenge
Introduces STEM to students in grades 4-8 through hands-on robotics challenges using LEGO. Registration for the 2026-2027 season, "BIOGLOW™", is open until October 31, 2026.
Math Madness Team Event (Fall 2026)
An entirely online, team-based mathematics competition for middle schoolers, featuring practice rounds, league/scrimmage rounds, and a single-elimination bracket tournament aligned with AMC 8 content.
Future City Competition
Middle school students in grades 6-8 design and build future cities addressing sustainability issues, with a focus on wildfire resilience for the 2026-2027 season. Teams create virtual and physical models, essays, and presentations.
Math Olympiads for Elementary and Middle Schools (MOEMS)
MOEMS is a national math competition fostering creativity and problem-solving skills. The Elementary Division (Division E) is for students in grades 4-6, with contests running monthly from November to March.
CEF You Be The Solution Challenge
The CEF You Be The Solution Challenge is a science competition for grades 5-8, organized by the Chemical Educational Foundation. The Qualifier Round for the 2026 competition is on December 12, 2026, with registration typically open from October to December.
Ohio Science Olympiad (Division B)
A competitive program for middle school students (grades 6-8) in Ohio, promoting scientific inquiry and problem-solving through various events. Registration for the 2026-2027 season opens September 3, 2026.
Math Kangaroo USA
Math Kangaroo USA is an international math competition for grades K-12, promoting problem-solving and logical reasoning. It's administered in-person and online.
mathleague.org Elementary School Contests
mathleague.org offers elementary school math contests for grades 3-6, including in-person events and online qualifiers throughout the school year.
ExploraVision
ExploraVision is a competition sponsored by Toshiba and administered by NSTA for K-12 students in the United States. Students compete in teams to develop innovative technology concepts. The deadline for the 2025-2026 competition was February 3, 2026, with information for the 2026-2027 program opening in fall 2026.
eCYBERMISSION
A free, virtual STEM competition for middle school students (grades 6-9) to identify and solve community problems using science or engineering. Teams work online to submit projects for state, regional, and national awards.
Mad Science After-school Programs
Mad Science provides educational and entertaining after-school programs for children ages 5 to 12, covering various areas of science through hands-on experiments and activities. Each themed class challenges students to explore scientific concepts and channel their inner scientist.
Club SciKidz After-School STEM Programs
Club SciKidz offers unique after-school STEM education programs for children in grades K-6, designed to engage students in observation, measurement, identification of properties, and experimentation across life, earth, and physical science concepts. These inquiry-based lessons use hands-on activities to stimulate interest in science and develop critical thinking skills.
Talcott Mountain Science Center Summer of STEM Adventures
Week-long Summer of STEM Adventures for rising K-8 students, including Robotics and 'Reach for the Stars' for middle schoolers. Programs run during Summer 2026 in Princeton, NJ.
Easy As Pi Mathematics STEAM Camps
Weekly STEAM camps offering math tutoring, hands-on projects, and free play for ages 5-12. Summer 2026 sessions include the week of July 27-31, 2026, in Las Vegas, NV, costing $250 per week.
URJ 6 Points Sci-Tech Academy
An overnight summer camp offering programs in robotics, video game design, and sciences for middle school students (ages 11-13) and other age groups.
STEM Center USA Summer Camps
STEM Center USA offers K-12 summer camps across Southern California for 2026, focusing on robotics, game design, coding, and electronics. Camps are weeklong and aim to provide engaging, hands-on STEM experiences. Registration is open.
ORISE K-12 STEM Competitions
Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) offers virtual STEM competitions for K-12 students throughout the year, focusing on various science and technology topics. Participation is free.
Summer of STEM Adventures 2026
Talcott Mountain Science Center offers seven weeks of hands-on STEM programs for rising K-8 students, focusing on creativity and problem-solving. Programs are organized into grade bands (K-2, 3-5, 6-8).
Camp Curiosity: Summer Day Camps 2026
Weekly summer camps at the Great Lakes Science Center in Cleveland, OH, offering STEM themes like space adventures and forensic mysteries for grades K-2 and 3-6. Sessions run from June 1 to August 7, 2026.
Florida Elementary Science Olympiad
Team-based science competitions for K-5 students in Florida, with events typically aimed at 4th and 5th graders. Registration for the 2026-2027 academic year is currently open, with tournaments scheduled for April 2027.
Sigma Math Contest
SIGMA is a mathematics league designed to promote problem-solving through competition for students in grades 6, 7, 8, and 9. It offers opportunities for students to apply mathematical knowledge to non-routine problems and compete nationally.
Science Olympiad (Division B)
A leading team STEM competition for middle school students (grades 6-9), with teams competing in 23 events across various science disciplines.
Camp Invention® 2026
Camp Invention, organized by the National Inventors Hall of Fame, offers hands-on STEM adventures for students entering grades K-6. The 2026 program, "Spark," features activities in ocean innovation, forensic science, intellectual property, and space exploration, operating at various locations nationwide.
National Science League
A national science competition for grades 2-6, managed by the Continental Mathematics League. Students take a timed exam. Annual event, registration details for 2026-2027 typically released later.
AoPS Academy (Fall 2026/Spring 2027 Academy Programs)
Rigorous academic year programs for advanced students in grades 6-12, focusing on building strong math foundations and creative problem-solving through online and in-person classes.
Girls Rock Math Summer Camp
Girls Rock Math Summer Camp provides arts-based math programs for girls in grades K-5 (ages 5-9 or rising 1st-6th grade) at locations in California and Washington. The camps run through July and August 2026, emphasizing hands-on projects, creativity, and games to build confidence in math.
Camp Curiosity: Summer Day Camps 2026 (Robotics 6-8 Camps)
The Great Lakes Science Center offers week-long 'Robotics 6-8 Camps' from June 1 to August 7, 2026, for students entering grades 6-8. Registration is ongoing until camps are full. Cost is $400 per week.
Noetic Learning Math Contest (NLMC)
The Noetic Learning Math Contest is a biannual math competition for students in grades 2-8, focusing on problem-solving and critical thinking, held in November and April. Registration for the November 2026 contest will open prior to the event.
Perennial Math Virtual Tournaments
Perennial Math offers live, 60-minute virtual math tournaments for students in grades 3-12 via video conferencing. Registration is ongoing, with no explicit deadlines provided for individual tournaments.
CU Science Discovery Summer Camps
University of Colorado Boulder offers STEM summer camps for K-12 students, including specific programs for grades 6-8, focusing on areas like Python, AI, Arduino, and drones. Online registration is open for Summer 2026.
Youth Science Institute (YSI) Hands-On Science Camp
Week-long science camps for students Pre-K through 8th grade in California, running June 8th to August 7th, 2026. Offers over 25 classes exploring various scientific disciplines with hands-on activities.
Discovery Lab Summer Camps
Discovery Lab in Tulsa, Oklahoma, offers summer camps for pre-kindergarten to 6th-grade students, focusing on chemistry, engineering, and technology through engaging activities.
Camp Invention
Camp Invention offers week-long summer STEM programs nationwide for children entering grades K-6. The 2026 "Spark" program features hands-on activities focused on innovation, robotics, and space exploration.
Art of Problem Solving (AoPS) Online Courses
AoPS offers rigorous online math courses for motivated middle school students (grades 6-8), focusing on advanced problem-solving skills beyond standard curricula.
MATHCOUNTS Competition Series 2026-2027 Season
A national middle school mathematics competition for grades 6-8, organized by MATHCOUNTS Foundation. Registration opens in August 2026, with competitions running from August 2026 to May 2027.
PROMYS Pathways Summer Program
A free, rigorous four-week summer program in deep mathematical exploration for students residing in Massachusetts, in grades 8 or high school, with applications still being accepted for the 2026 program.
Camp Curiosity: Summer Day Camps 2026 (Great Lakes Science Center)
Week-long summer day camps for students entering grades K-8, with specific 'Robotics 6-8 Camps' available. Registration is currently open.
Cuemath Live 1:1 Online Math Tutoring
Cuemath provides live, 1:1 online math tutoring for students in Grades K-12. This is a continuous program with flexible scheduling and a cost starting at $22.5 per class.
You Be The Chemist Challenge
A national science competition for students in grades 5-8, organized by the Chemical Educational Foundation. Teams compete in a qualifier round and potentially advanced stages, culminating in regional, state, and national finals.
Khan Academy Math
Khan Academy offers a comprehensive and free online platform for K-12 math education. It provides personalized learning experiences, allowing students to learn at their own pace, fill knowledge gaps, and accelerate their learning.
Math Kangaroo
An international individual math competition focused on logic and creativity, open to students in grades 1-12, typically held in March.
Perennial Math National Championship
Hosts online competitions, live on-site tournaments, and virtual tournaments for students in grades 3-12, with multiple seasons for online tournaments.
Club SciKidz Summer Camps
Week-long science and technology-themed summer camps for students in grades K-8 offered by Club SciKidz, with numerous franchise locations across the United States providing hands-on activities.
Camp Invention Connect™ Elevate
A virtual STEM summer camp for curious kids entering grades K-6 offered by the National Inventors Hall of Fame®. This online program allows children to explore hands-on STEM fun at their own pace from anywhere, receiving a materials kit for unique challenges.
Camp Invention®
Hands-on STEM summer day camps for children entering grades K-6, organized by the National Inventors Hall of Fame®. The 2026 program, "Spark," inspires curiosity through activities like investigating with robotic capybaras and designing space rockets. Camp dates and hours vary by location, typically running during the summer of 2026.
Brighterly Online Math Program
Brighterly offers online math programs for K-12 students, including live tutoring and a free demo class. Pricing starts at $17.70 per lesson. Summer programs for 2026 are also available.
Camp Invention® 2026
Camp Invention® 2026 offers hands-on STEM adventures nationwide for students entering grades K-6 during Summer 2026. Organized by the National Inventors Hall of Fame®, it focuses on innovation and problem-solving.
Art of Problem Solving (AoPS) Online School - Middle School Courses
Rigorous online math courses for advanced middle school students, covering topics such as algebra, counting, probability, and geometry with an emphasis on critical thinking.
Noetic Learning Math Contest (NLMC)
The Noetic Learning Math Contest is a semiannual problem-solving competition for students in grades 2-8. Registration for the Fall 2026 contest is expected to open in late Summer/early Fall 2026, with a fee of $99 per team.
Talcott Mountain Science Center - Summer of STEM Adventures
Week-long day camps for rising K-8 students during Summer 2026, focusing on hands-on STEM activities in areas like robotics, astronomy, and artificial intelligence for grades 6-8.
CyberMath Academy Summer Math Camps (Harvard University Campus)
CyberMath Academy's Summer Math Camp at Harvard University (July 20-31, 2026) offers advanced middle school math for students aged 9-16. Applications are accepted until spots are filled, with tuition ranging from $3,899 to $7,499.
Zearn Summer Intensive Series
Free online math learning for students rising into 1st through 9th grades, designed to build foundational skills for the upcoming school year. Provides daily digital lessons for procedural fluency and conceptual understanding.
National Math Camps
Immersive two-week residential summer enrichment camps for mathematically talented students aged 11-14, exploring advanced mathematical topics.
Camp Invention® 2026 - Spark Program
A summer STEM camp for students in grades K-6 that focuses on hands-on exploration, problem-solving, and STEM concepts. The 2026 "Spark" program includes activities like robotics, entrepreneurship, and rocket building. Registration is open with early bird discounts available.
USA Mathematical Talent Search (USAMTS)
USAMTS is a free, proof-based online math competition for US middle and high school students. Students have a month or more to work on problems. Registration is open year-round.
High (9–12)
Math Kangaroo Team Competition (In-Person)
A team-based competition for high school students, focusing on multiple-choice and short answer questions. Teams consist of 2–4 students.
Congressional App Challenge
The Congressional App Challenge is a nationwide STEM competition inviting middle and high school students (grades 6-12) to design and build original apps that solve real-world problems, with submissions due October 26, 2026.
American Mathematics Competitions (AMC 10/12)
The AMC 10/12 are 75-minute, 25-question multiple-choice exams designed to challenge and develop mathematical problem-solving skills in high school students. Registration for the 2026-2027 cycle begins September 30, 2026.
Math Madness
A national team-based online math competition for elementary, middle, and high school students organized by AreteLabs. Fall 2026 event includes practice rounds and an official season, with registration open through late October 2026. Teams of 5+ students can compete with varying costs based on size.
Math Madness
Math Madness is a 100% online, team-based math competition for students in grades 3-12. The Fall 2026-27 event features practice and tournament rounds from September to November. Teams of at least 5 students from the same school compete in timed matches.
Math Madness
Math Madness is a 100% online team-based math competition for high school students (grades 9-12) organized by AreteLabs and AMC. Practice rounds run from September 27 to October 3, 2026, with league rounds starting October 4. The final registration deadline is October 31, 2026.
Regeneron Science Talent Search (Regeneron STS)
The nation's most prestigious science research competition for high school seniors, identifying future leaders in STEM. Applicants submit original research in scientific fields, including mathematics.
MIT PRIMES - 2027 Application
A selective, year-long remote research program for high school students (Greater Boston area) in mathematics and computer science, offering in-depth research experiences with MIT mentors. Applications for 2027 open September 2026.
Math Kangaroo USA
Math Kangaroo USA is an international math competition for grades K-12, promoting problem-solving and logical reasoning. It's administered in-person and online.
The Ross Mathematics Program
An intensive six-week residential summer program for motivated pre-college students, focusing on deep mathematical discovery through Number Theory and emphasizing logical rigor.
ExploraVision
ExploraVision is a competition sponsored by Toshiba and administered by NSTA for K-12 students in the United States. Students compete in teams to develop innovative technology concepts. The deadline for the 2025-2026 competition was February 3, 2026, with information for the 2026-2027 program opening in fall 2026.
eCYBERMISSION
A free, virtual STEM competition for middle school students (grades 6-9) to identify and solve community problems using science or engineering. Teams work online to submit projects for state, regional, and national awards.
Canada/USA Mathcamp – 2027 Application
An intensive five-week summer program for mathematically talented high school students (ages 13-18) offering exploration of advanced mathematical ideas. Application materials for 2027 expected in January 2027.
URJ 6 Points Sci-Tech Academy
An overnight summer camp offering programs in robotics, video game design, and sciences for middle school students (ages 11-13) and other age groups.
STEM Center USA Summer Camps
STEM Center USA offers K-12 summer camps across Southern California for 2026, focusing on robotics, game design, coding, and electronics. Camps are weeklong and aim to provide engaging, hands-on STEM experiences. Registration is open.
ORISE K-12 STEM Competitions
Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) offers virtual STEM competitions for K-12 students throughout the year, focusing on various science and technology topics. Participation is free.
Sigma Math Contest
SIGMA is a mathematics league designed to promote problem-solving through competition for students in grades 6, 7, 8, and 9. It offers opportunities for students to apply mathematical knowledge to non-routine problems and compete nationally.
CyberMath Academy Summer Math Camp (Harvard University Campus, Boston)
An intensive residential and day summer math camp for advanced high school students (grades 9-12) at Harvard University, July 20–31, 2026. Focuses on advanced reasoning, proof-writing, and AI & Machine Learning projects. Online applications are open.
Science Olympiad (Division B)
A leading team STEM competition for middle school students (grades 6-9), with teams competing in 23 events across various science disciplines.
AoPS Academy (Fall 2026/Spring 2027 Academy Programs)
Rigorous academic year programs for advanced students in grades 6-12, focusing on building strong math foundations and creative problem-solving through online and in-person classes.
Perennial Math Virtual Tournaments
Perennial Math offers live, 60-minute virtual math tournaments for students in grades 3-12 via video conferencing. Registration is ongoing, with no explicit deadlines provided for individual tournaments.
CU Science Discovery Summer Camps
University of Colorado Boulder offers STEM summer camps for K-12 students, including specific programs for grades 6-8, focusing on areas like Python, AI, Arduino, and drones. Online registration is open for Summer 2026.
PROMYS Pathways Summer Program
A free, rigorous four-week summer program in deep mathematical exploration for students residing in Massachusetts, in grades 8 or high school, with applications still being accepted for the 2026 program.
AwesomeMath STEM Academy
The AwesomeMath STEM Academy offers live, virtual classes for talented middle and high school students (ages 12-18) to explore mathematics and physics. Enrollment for Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 classes begins on July 15, 2026.
Cuemath Live 1:1 Online Math Tutoring
Cuemath provides live, 1:1 online math tutoring for students in Grades K-12. This is a continuous program with flexible scheduling and a cost starting at $22.5 per class.
Khan Academy Math
Khan Academy offers a comprehensive and free online platform for K-12 math education. It provides personalized learning experiences, allowing students to learn at their own pace, fill knowledge gaps, and accelerate their learning.
Perennial Math National Championship
Hosts online competitions, live on-site tournaments, and virtual tournaments for students in grades 3-12, with multiple seasons for online tournaments.
Brighterly Online Math Program
Brighterly offers online math programs for K-12 students, including live tutoring and a free demo class. Pricing starts at $17.70 per lesson. Summer programs for 2026 are also available.
Zearn Summer Intensive Series
Free online math learning for students rising into 1st through 9th grades, designed to build foundational skills for the upcoming school year. Provides daily digital lessons for procedural fluency and conceptual understanding.
Mandelbrot Competition
The Mandelbrot Competition is a high school mathematics competition with five rounds held throughout the school year, featuring short-answer questions on non-calculus topics. Annual competition implies Fall 2026 registration opening.
USA Mathematical Talent Search (USAMTS)
USAMTS is a free, proof-based online math competition for US middle and high school students. Students have a month or more to work on problems. Registration is open year-round.
All ages
Davidson Young Scholars Program
A free, ongoing fellowship program for profoundly gifted students across the United States, providing academic enrichment opportunities and community support in various subjects, including science.
Little Beakers Science Lab for Kids
Hands-on science camps for children aged 5+ covering diverse scientific interests like astronomy, chemistry, engineering, robotics, and biology through daily experiments.
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