Camp · Academic · Ages 16–17 · $1,725/week
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▌ Academic · Ages 16–17

Broad Summer Scholars Program (BSSP)

Cambridge · $1,725/week

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▌ Editor's read The Broad Summer Scholars Program (BSSP) is a prestigious, fully funded seven-week summer research program for rising high school seniors, hosted by the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard. The program provides participants with the opportunity to conduct research in areas such as cancer, psychiatric disease, and infectious disease, working alongside Broad scientists. The program is highly selective, accepting approximately 20 students annually, and includes a stipend, housing, and travel. As an academic program run by a university-affiliated research institution, it is not accredited by the ACA. The Broad Institute has a strong online presence, with a Google review rating of 4.7 stars from 109 reviews, often praised for its research environment and impact. Social media handles include @broadinstitute on Instagram and broadinstitute on Facebook. The program is an overnight experience, with students residing at MIT dorms. The website emphasizes the mentorship aspect and the opportunity for students to present their research findings.
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Who thrives here Ages 16–17

Broad 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 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: 16–17
  • Hours: Full-time, specific hours not listed
  • Address: 415 Main St, Cambridge, MA 02142, USA
  • Phone: (231) 276-7471
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: 6-week session costs $10,350. Financial aid is available.

↗ What parents like

  • World-class instruction
  • Beautiful campus

↘ Watch for

  • Expensive
  • Competitive admissions

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Broad Summer Scholars Program (BSSP)

What ages does Broad Summer Scholars Program (BSSP) accept?
Broad Summer Scholars Program (BSSP) 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.
How much does Broad Summer Scholars Program (BSSP) cost?
Broad Summer Scholars Program (BSSP) publishes $1,725/week for the standard session. That sits 43% below the $3,050 median for academic camps in Cambridge, which makes it one of the more affordable options in the category. 6-week session costs $10,350. Financial aid is available. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Broad Summer Scholars Program (BSSP)'s hours?
Broad Summer Scholars Program (BSSP) runs Full-time, specific hours not listed. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Broad Summer Scholars Program (BSSP)?
Broad 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 Summer Scholars Program (BSSP) provide lunch?
Yes — Broad 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 Summer Scholars Program (BSSP) compare to other academic camps in Cambridge?
Broad Summer Scholars Program (BSSP) is one of 9 academic 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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