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▌ STEM · Ages 13–18

California State Summer School for Mathematics and Science (COSMOS) - UC Irvine

Irvine · $1,380/week

COSMOS at UC Irvine offers high school students an intensive four-week residential program focused on advanced STEM topics, taught by university faculty and ...

▌ Editor's read The COSMOS program at UC Irvine is a four-week residential summer program for talented high school students in grades 9-11, focusing on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. It is operated by the University of California, Irvine, and is part of the larger California State Summer School for Mathematics and Science (COSMOS) system. The website explicitly states that all staff, including residential advisors, undergo background checks. The program is highly selective, requiring a strong academic record and recommendations. Google reviews for 'COSMOS UC Irvine' show a 4.8-star rating from 10 reviews, with participants praising the challenging curriculum, engaging professors, and the opportunity to experience college life. The program is not accredited by the ACA, which is common for university-run academic programs. Students live on campus and attend classes and labs, making it an overnight program.
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Who thrives here Ages 13–18

California State Summer School for Mathematics and Science (COSMOS) - UC Irvine serves high-school campers, which means the program is competing against summer jobs, college visits, internships, and residential overnight options. The case for a day camp at this age is usually a CIT (counselor-in-training) track, deep specialization in stem, or a portfolio item parents and kids both value. Programs that don't articulate one of those three usually lose this age band by 9th grade.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Overnight camp
ACA accredited
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Operator
University program
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Details

  • Category: STEM
  • Ages: 13–18
  • Address: Irvine, CA 92697
  • Cost notes: USD

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about California State Summer School for Mathematics and Science (COSMOS) - UC Irvine

What ages does California State Summer School for Mathematics and Science (COSMOS) - UC Irvine accept?
California State Summer School for Mathematics and Science (COSMOS) - UC Irvine is open to children ages 13–18. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
How much does California State Summer School for Mathematics and Science (COSMOS) - UC Irvine cost?
California State Summer School for Mathematics and Science (COSMOS) - UC Irvine publishes $1,380/week for the standard session. USD Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
Who runs California State Summer School for Mathematics and Science (COSMOS) - UC Irvine?
California State Summer School for Mathematics and Science (COSMOS) - UC Irvine is operated by a university program. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does California State Summer School for Mathematics and Science (COSMOS) - UC Irvine provide lunch?
California State Summer School for Mathematics and Science (COSMOS) - UC Irvine does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.

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