Camp · Academic · Ages 15–18 · $1,500/week
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▌ Academic · Ages 15–18

Harvard MEDscience Summer Program

Boston · $1,500/week

An immersive medical science program for high school students at Harvard Medical School.

▌ Editor's read The Harvard MEDscience Summer Program website loads successfully and details a day program for high school students. The program is run by Harvard Medical School, making its owner type 'university.' The 'About Us' section indicates the program has been operating for 20 years, founded by Julie Joyal. While not ACA accredited, which is common for university-affiliated programs, it leverages the extensive resources and expertise of Harvard Medical School. The program emphasizes hands-on learning through realistic medical simulations, including a simulated emergency room, and instruction from Harvard Medical School faculty and students. Google reviews for 'Harvard MEDscience Summer Program' show a strong average rating of 4.9 stars from over 100 reviews, with recurring themes praising the engaging curriculum, knowledgeable instructors, and the unique opportunity to experience medical careers firsthand. Social media handles found on the site are @medscience_hms for Instagram and MEDscienceHMS for Facebook.
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Since 200620+ years operating
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University programRun by an academic institution
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Who thrives here Ages 15–18

Harvard MEDscience Summer 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 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
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
2006 (20 years)
Operator
University program
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Academic
  • Ages: 15–18
  • Address: Harvard Medical School, 260 Longwood Ave, Boston, MA 02115, USA
  • Phone: (617) 432-7000
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: USD

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Harvard MEDscience Summer Program

What ages does Harvard MEDscience Summer Program accept?
Harvard MEDscience Summer Program is open to children ages 15–18. 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 Harvard MEDscience Summer Program cost?
Harvard MEDscience Summer Program publishes $1,500/week for the standard session. USD Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
Who runs Harvard MEDscience Summer Program?
Harvard MEDscience Summer Program is operated by a university program, with 20 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 Harvard MEDscience Summer Program provide lunch?
Harvard MEDscience Summer 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.

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