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▌ STEM · Ages 17–18

Broad Institute Summer Scholars Program (BSSP)

Cambridge

A free, intensive summer research program for rising high school seniors interested in STEM.

▌ Editor's read The Broad Institute Summer Scholars Program (BSSP) is a free, seven-week summer research program for rising high school seniors from Massachusetts. The program focuses on providing hands-on research experience in a lab setting, mentorship from Broad scientists, and workshops on college applications and scientific communication. Participants work on independent research projects and present their findings at a poster session. The program is highly selective, accepting only 15-20 students annually, and aims to increase diversity in STEM fields. While the program is free, it does not mention providing housing or transportation, suggesting it is primarily for local students. The program is run by the Broad Institute, a research organization affiliated with MIT and Harvard.
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Who thrives here Ages 17–18

Broad Institute Summer Scholars Program (BSSP) 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
Not listed
Operator
University program
Staff-to-camper ratio
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Details

  • Category: STEM
  • Ages: 17–18
  • Address: 415 Main St, Cambridge, MA 02142
  • Phone: 617-714-7000
  • Email: [email protected]

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Broad Institute Summer Scholars Program (BSSP)

What ages does Broad Institute Summer Scholars Program (BSSP) accept?
Broad Institute Summer Scholars Program (BSSP) is open to children ages 17–18. 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 Broad Institute Summer Scholars Program (BSSP)?
Broad Institute Summer Scholars Program (BSSP) 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 Broad Institute Summer Scholars Program (BSSP) provide lunch?
Yes — Broad Institute Summer Scholars Program (BSSP) 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.
How does Broad Institute Summer Scholars Program (BSSP) compare to other stem camps in Cambridge?
Broad Institute Summer Scholars Program (BSSP) is one of 33 stem camps in Cambridge 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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