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▌ Academic · Ages 16–18

BU RISE (Research in Science and Engineering)

Boston · $3,263/week

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▌ Editor's read The BU RISE program website loads successfully and provides detailed information about its offerings. It is an intensive six-week summer program for rising high school seniors, owned and operated by Boston University. The program offers two tracks: a Research Practicum for students with limited research experience, and a Research Internship for those with prior experience. While the website does not mention ACA accreditation or specific staff-to-camper ratios, it highlights the academic rigor and the opportunity to work with university faculty. Google reviews for 'Boston University Summer Term' (which encompasses RISE) show a 4.6-star rating from 116 reviews, with many praising the academic opportunities and campus experience. Social media handles found are @busummer on Instagram and BostonUSummer on Facebook, indicating an active online presence. The program's focus on scientific research at a university level is a significant strength.
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Who thrives here Ages 16–18

BU RISE (Research in Science and Engineering) 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 academic, 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
Not listed
Operator
University program
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Academic
  • Ages: 16–18
  • Hours: 24-hour residential
  • Address: 200 Riverway, Suite 214, Boston, MA 02215, USA
  • Phone: (312) 326-1260
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: 9-day session costs $4,195. Financial aid is available.

↗ What parents like

  • Work with NASA engineers
  • Hands-on simulations

↘ Watch for

  • Expensive
  • Limited space

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about BU RISE (Research in Science and Engineering)

What ages does BU RISE (Research in Science and Engineering) accept?
BU RISE (Research in Science and Engineering) is open to children ages 16–18. 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 BU RISE (Research in Science and Engineering) cost?
BU RISE (Research in Science and Engineering) publishes $3,263/week for the standard session. 9-day session costs $4,195. Financial aid is available. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are BU RISE (Research in Science and Engineering)'s hours?
BU RISE (Research in Science and Engineering) runs 24-hour residential. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs BU RISE (Research in Science and Engineering)?
BU RISE (Research in Science and Engineering) 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 BU RISE (Research in Science and Engineering) provide lunch?
Yes — BU RISE (Research in Science and Engineering) 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.

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