What ages does MITES Semester accept?

MITES Semester 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 MITES Semester cost?

MITES Semester publishes $2,695/week for the standard session. That sits 12% below the $3,050 median for academic camps in Cambridge, which makes it one of the more affordable options in the category. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.

What are MITES Semester's hours?

MITES Semester runs 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM ET, Mon-Thurs (Summer). If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.

Who runs MITES Semester?

MITES Semester 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 MITES Semester provide lunch?

Yes — MITES Semester 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 MITES Semester compare to other academic camps in Cambridge?

MITES Semester 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.

▌ Academic · Ages 16–17

MITES Semester

Cambridge · $2,695/week

An overnight summer camp in Southern California where campers choose a specialty and also enjoy a traditional camp...

▌ Editor's read The MITES Semester program is a free, six-month residential program for rising high school seniors, focusing on STEM education at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. The program is fully funded, covering all costs including tuition, room, board, and activities, as stated on the 'Discover MITES' page. It is an overnight program, with students living on the MIT campus. The program is run by MIT, classifying its owner type as a university. While there isn't a specific Google review count for 'MITES Semester' directly, MIT generally holds a high reputation. Social media handles associated with MIT Admissions, which oversees the MITES program, include @mitadmissions on Instagram and MITAdmissions on Facebook. The website does not mention ACA accreditation or specific staff-to-camper ratios. The program emphasizes academic rigor and college preparation for underrepresented students in STEM fields.

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University programRun by an academic institution

Who thrives here Ages 16–17

MITES Semester 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: 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM ET, Mon-Thurs (Summer)
Address: 77 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02139, USA
Phone: (909) 867-5743
Cost notes: $2,695 per week. Sibling discounts are available.

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Logistics

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

Frequently asked about MITES Semester

What ages does MITES Semester accept?: MITES Semester 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 MITES Semester cost?: MITES Semester publishes $2,695/week for the standard session. That sits 12% below the $3,050 median for academic camps in Cambridge, which makes it one of the more affordable options in the category. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are MITES Semester's hours?: MITES Semester runs 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM ET, Mon-Thurs (Summer). If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs MITES Semester?: MITES Semester 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 MITES Semester provide lunch?: Yes — MITES Semester 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 MITES Semester compare to other academic camps in Cambridge?: MITES Semester 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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