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Dana-Farber / Harvard Cancer Center CURE Program

Boston

A paid summer research program for high school students from underrepresented groups interested in cancer research.

▌ Editor's read The Dana-Farber/Harvard Cancer Center CURE Program is a summer research program for high school and undergraduate students. It is explicitly stated as a 'paid summer research experience' on the program's webpage. The program is affiliated with the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Harvard University, indicating a strong academic and research foundation. The focus is on cancer health disparities, offering students exposure to a critical area of medical research. The program description highlights mentorship by faculty members, suggesting a structured learning environment. As a research program, it is categorized as a day program, with no indication of overnight stays.
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Who thrives here Ages 16–18

Dana-Farber / Harvard Cancer Center CURE Program 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
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
Not listed
Operator
University program
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: STEM
  • Ages: 16–18
  • Address: 450 Brookline Ave, Boston, MA 02215
  • Phone: 617-632-3000
  • Email: [email protected]

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Dana-Farber / Harvard Cancer Center CURE Program

What ages does Dana-Farber / Harvard Cancer Center CURE Program accept?
Dana-Farber / Harvard Cancer Center CURE Program 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.
Who runs Dana-Farber / Harvard Cancer Center CURE Program?
Dana-Farber / Harvard Cancer Center CURE Program 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 Dana-Farber / Harvard Cancer Center CURE Program provide lunch?
Dana-Farber / Harvard Cancer Center CURE Program 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.
How does Dana-Farber / Harvard Cancer Center CURE Program compare to other stem camps in Boston?
Dana-Farber / Harvard Cancer Center CURE Program is one of 10 stem camps in Boston 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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