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MITES Summer

Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)

MITES Summer is a rigorous, free-of-charge, six-week residential STEM program at MIT for rising high school seniors from underrepresented backgrounds.

▌ Editor's read MITES Summer is a highly selective, free-of-charge, six-week residential STEM program for rising high school seniors, hosted by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. The program focuses on students from underrepresented backgrounds and offers a rigorous curriculum including five academic courses, research seminars, and college admissions counseling. While not ACA accredited, its affiliation with MIT provides a strong institutional backing. The program is described as a 'pipeline program' to MIT, emphasizing its role in preparing students for higher education in STEM. Social media presence is primarily through the main MIT Admissions channels, with Instagram handle @mitadmissions and Facebook handle MITAdmissions. Google reviews for 'MITES Summer' are not readily available as it's a specific program within MIT, but MIT itself holds a 4.7-star rating from over 10,000 reviews.
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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 verified
Established
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Operator
University program
Staff-to-camper ratio
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Details

  • Category: STEM
  • Ages: 16–17
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Address: 77 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02139, USA
  • Cost notes: Free program. Travel scholarships are available.

Logistics

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

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.
How much does MITES Summer cost?
MITES Summer doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. Free program. Travel scholarships are available. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
What are MITES Summer's hours?
MITES Summer runs 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM. 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?
MITES Summer 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.
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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