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▌ STEM · Ages 13–18

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

La Jolla · $1,380/week

COSMOS at UC San Diego is a four-week residential summer program for talented high school students interested in STEM, offering advanced academic curricula a...

▌ Editor's read The California State Summer School for Mathematics and Science (COSMOS) at UC San Diego is a four-week residential program for high school students, focusing on advanced STEM topics. The program is run by the Jacobs School of Engineering at UC San Diego, indicating a university ownership model. While the website does not explicitly state ACA accreditation, it is common for university-run programs to operate under different oversight. The program offers various 'clusters' such as 'Bioengineering and Regenerative Medicine' and 'Computer Science and Engineering,' providing specialized academic content. Google reviews for 'COSMOS UC San Diego' are generally positive, with an average rating of 4.8 stars from 10 reviews, praising the challenging curriculum and immersive experience. The program emphasizes hands-on learning and exposure to university research environments. No specific staff-to-student ratios or explicit background check policies were found on the website. The program is clearly an overnight residential experience.
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Who thrives here Ages 13–18

California State Summer School for Mathematics and Science (COSMOS) - UC San Diego 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
Not verified
Established
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Operator
University program
Staff-to-camper ratio
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Details

  • Category: STEM
  • Ages: 13–18
  • Address: 9500 Gilman Dr, La Jolla, CA 92093
  • 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 San Diego

What ages does California State Summer School for Mathematics and Science (COSMOS) - UC San Diego accept?
California State Summer School for Mathematics and Science (COSMOS) - UC San Diego 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 San Diego cost?
California State Summer School for Mathematics and Science (COSMOS) - UC San Diego 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 San Diego?
California State Summer School for Mathematics and Science (COSMOS) - UC San Diego 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 San Diego provide lunch?
California State Summer School for Mathematics and Science (COSMOS) - UC San Diego 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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