What ages does MITES Summer accept?

MITES Summer 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.

What are MITES Summer's hours?

MITES Summer runs Full-time residential program. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.

Who runs MITES Summer?

MITES Summer 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 Summer provide lunch?

Yes — MITES Summer 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 Summer compare to other stem camps in Cambridge?

MITES Summer 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.

▌ STEM · Ages 16–17

MITES Summer

Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)

A free, six-week residential STEM program for rising high school seniors from underrepresented backgrounds.

▌ Editor's read The MITES Summer program is a six-week residential experience for rising high school seniors, hosted by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). The program is fully funded, covering tuition, room, and board, as stated on the 'Discover MITES' page. It is highly selective, targeting students from underrepresented backgrounds who demonstrate strong academic potential and an interest in science and engineering. The program offers a rigorous curriculum, including advanced academic courses, research projects, and college admissions counseling. As a university-run program, it is not ACA accredited, which is typical for such offerings. The website does not explicitly state staff-to-student ratios or details about background checks for staff.

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Who thrives here Ages 16–17

MITES Summer 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 accredited or not found
Established: Not listed
Operator: University program
Staff-to-camper ratio: Not listed

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Details

Category: STEM
Ages: 16–17
Hours: Full-time residential program
Address: 77 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139
Phone: (617) 253-4672
Email: [email protected]

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about MITES Summer

What ages does MITES Summer accept?: MITES Summer 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.
What are MITES Summer's hours?: MITES Summer runs Full-time residential program. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs MITES Summer?: MITES Summer 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 Summer provide lunch?: Yes — MITES Summer 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 Summer compare to other stem camps in Cambridge?: MITES Summer 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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