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Stanford Medical Youth Science Program (SMYSP)

Stanford University · ★ 4.5 (93 reviews)

A five-week residential program for low-income and underrepresented minority high school students interested in health

▌ Editor's read The Stanford Medical Youth Science Program (SMYSP) is a five-week residential program for high school sophomores and juniors from low-income and underrepresented backgrounds in Northern and Central California. Founded in 1988 by Dr. Marilyn Winkleby, the program has been operating for 37 years and is run by Stanford University. It offers college-level courses, hands-on projects, and mentorship in health and medicine. The program is free for accepted students, covering tuition, room, board, and transportation. While there are no Google reviews specifically for SMYSP, Stanford University generally holds a high reputation. The program is not accredited by the ACA, which is common for university-run pre-college programs. The website emphasizes a rigorous academic experience and college preparation.
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Since 198937+ years operating
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University programRun by an academic institution
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Who thrives here Ages 16–17

Stanford Medical Youth Science Program (SMYSP) 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
1989 (37 years)
Operator
University program
Staff-to-camper ratio
1:24

How we verify these →

Money & Policies

Financial aid
Available · Need-based Apply →

There is no cost for students to participate in this program. Admitted students will receive a $1250 clinical research stipend.

FSA eligible
Not FSA eligible
Session lengths
35-day
What campers take home
The culmination of your SMYSP experience will be to complete and present a Public Health Research Paper.

Details

  • Category: STEM
  • Ages: 16–17
  • Hours: Full-time residential program
  • Address: Stanford University School of Medicine, 291 Campus Drive, Stanford, CA 94305
  • Phone: 650-723-7881
  • Email: [email protected]

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Stanford Medical Youth Science Program (SMYSP)

What ages does Stanford Medical Youth Science Program (SMYSP) accept?
Stanford Medical Youth Science Program (SMYSP) is open to children ages 16–17. 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.
What are Stanford Medical Youth Science Program (SMYSP)'s hours?
Stanford Medical Youth Science Program (SMYSP) runs Full-time residential program. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
What is Stanford Medical Youth Science Program (SMYSP)'s staff-to-camper ratio?
Stanford Medical Youth Science Program (SMYSP) publishes a 1:24 staff-to-camper ratio. ACA recommends roughly 1:6 for ages 4-5, 1:8 for 6-8, 1:10 for 9-14, and 1:12 for 15-18 in day camps; tighter ratios than recommended usually signal more attentive supervision but can also reflect smaller program scale.
Who runs Stanford Medical Youth Science Program (SMYSP)?
Stanford Medical Youth Science Program (SMYSP) is operated by a university program, with 37 years of operating history. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Stanford Medical Youth Science Program (SMYSP) provide lunch?
Yes — Stanford Medical Youth Science Program (SMYSP) includes lunch in the program. Confirm whether it's a hot lunch, cold lunch, or a snack-plus-bring-your-own setup, and ask about allergy accommodations if relevant.
Does Stanford Medical Youth Science Program (SMYSP) offer financial aid?
Yes — Stanford Medical Youth Science Program (SMYSP) offers financial aid or scholarships. Most camp aid is need-based, application-based, and awarded on a rolling basis until funds are exhausted, so apply as soon as the form opens (usually January-February for the upcoming summer).
How does Stanford Medical Youth Science Program (SMYSP) compare to other stem camps in Stanford?
Stanford Medical Youth Science Program (SMYSP) is one of 11 stem camps in Stanford that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.

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