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The Summer Science Program (SSP) in Astrophysics - Albion College

Albion College · $1,960/week

The Summer Science Program (SSP) in Astrophysics at Albion College offers an intensive, immersive residential experience for rising high school seniors focus...

▌ Editor's read The Summer Science Program (SSP) in Astrophysics at Albion College is an intensive, residential program for academically talented rising high school seniors. The program, which has been operating since 1959, focuses on hands-on research in astrometry, where students determine the orbit of a near-Earth asteroid from their own observations. The website mentions that staff undergo background checks and are trained in first aid and CPR. SSP is a non-profit organization. While specific Google reviews for the Albion College location were not readily available, the overall Summer Science Program has a strong reputation, with many alumni going on to prestigious universities and careers in STEM. The program emphasizes a 6:1 student-to-faculty ratio, though this is for the academic component rather than overall supervision. The program is highly selective, accepting only 36 participants per campus.
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Since 196066+ years operating
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
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Who thrives here Ages 15–18

The Summer Science Program (SSP) in Astrophysics - Albion College 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
1960 (66 years)
Operator
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: STEM
  • Ages: 15–18
  • Hours: 24-hour residential
  • Address: 611 E. Porter Street, Albion, MI 49224, USA
  • Cost notes: Program fee is scaled to what a student can afford, up to $9,800. Financial aid is available.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about The Summer Science Program (SSP) in Astrophysics - Albion College

What ages does The Summer Science Program (SSP) in Astrophysics - Albion College accept?
The Summer Science Program (SSP) in Astrophysics - Albion College is open to children ages 15–18. 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 The Summer Science Program (SSP) in Astrophysics - Albion College cost?
The Summer Science Program (SSP) in Astrophysics - Albion College publishes $1,960/week for the standard session. Program fee is scaled to what a student can afford, up to $9,800. Financial aid is available. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are The Summer Science Program (SSP) in Astrophysics - Albion College's hours?
The Summer Science Program (SSP) in Astrophysics - Albion College runs 24-hour residential. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs The Summer Science Program (SSP) in Astrophysics - Albion College?
The Summer Science Program (SSP) in Astrophysics - Albion College is operated by a nonprofit organization, with 66 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 The Summer Science Program (SSP) in Astrophysics - Albion College provide lunch?
The Summer Science Program (SSP) in Astrophysics - Albion College 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.

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