Lincoln Laboratory Radar Introduction for Student Engineers (LLRISE)
A free, two-week residential summer program for rising high school seniors to learn about radar technology.
▌ Editor's read The MIT Lincoln Laboratory Radar Introduction for Student Engineers (LLRISE) is a two-week residential summer program for rising high school seniors. The program is free for all participants, covering tuition, room, and board. It focuses on teaching students about radar technology through lectures, hands-on projects, and a final radar design competition. The program is highly selective, accepting only 30 students annually from a competitive applicant pool. LLRISE has been operating for at least 10 years, with the website mentioning the 10th anniversary in 2017. The program is run by MIT Lincoln Laboratory, a federally funded research and development center managed by MIT.
Who thrives here Ages 16–17
Lincoln Laboratory Radar Introduction for Student Engineers (LLRISE) 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
- 2016 (10 years)
- Operator
- University program
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: STEM
- Ages: 16–17
- Hours: Full day (residential)
- Address: 244 Wood St, Lexington, MA 02421
- Email: [email protected]
Logistics
- Lunch provided: Yes
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: indoor
Frequently asked about Lincoln Laboratory Radar Introduction for Student Engineers (LLRISE)
- What ages does Lincoln Laboratory Radar Introduction for Student Engineers (LLRISE) accept?
- Lincoln Laboratory Radar Introduction for Student Engineers (LLRISE) 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 Lincoln Laboratory Radar Introduction for Student Engineers (LLRISE)'s hours?
- Lincoln Laboratory Radar Introduction for Student Engineers (LLRISE) runs Full day (residential). If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Is Lincoln Laboratory Radar Introduction for Student Engineers (LLRISE) accredited?
- Lincoln Laboratory Radar Introduction for Student Engineers (LLRISE) is not currently ACA-accredited, but has been operating for 10 years. Many long-running camps choose not to pursue ACA accreditation, which is a paid voluntary process — check the camp's published staff training and safety policies directly.
- Who runs Lincoln Laboratory Radar Introduction for Student Engineers (LLRISE)?
- Lincoln Laboratory Radar Introduction for Student Engineers (LLRISE) is operated by a university program, with 10 years of operating history. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does Lincoln Laboratory Radar Introduction for Student Engineers (LLRISE) provide lunch?
- Yes — Lincoln Laboratory Radar Introduction for Student Engineers (LLRISE) 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.
Planning guides
Editorial checklists to use before you compare Lincoln Laboratory Radar Introduction for Student Engineers (LLRISE) with other camps.
- How to choose a summer camp · Use the decision checklist before you compare finalists.
- STEM summer camps guide · Compare projects, staff fit, and age-readiness signals.
- Summer camp safety and accreditation · Review licensing, supervision, and accreditation signals.
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