Camp · STEM · Ages 16–18
Directory · United States · New York · Stony Brook
▌ STEM · Ages 16–18

Garcia Summer Research Program

Stony Brook

The Garcia Summer Research Program at Stony Brook University offers high school students an intensive, seven-week residential research experience in polymer ...

▌ Editor's read The Garcia Summer Research Program is an intensive seven-week residential program for high school students, hosted by Stony Brook University. It focuses on polymer science and technology, providing hands-on research experience in university laboratories. The program is highly selective, with students working alongside faculty, graduate students, and post-doctoral researchers. Participants are expected to present their research at a symposium and have the opportunity for publication. The program is owned and operated by Stony Brook University, indicating a university-level standard of academic rigor and oversight. While specific staff-to-student ratios are not published, the immersive research environment suggests close mentorship. The program is not accredited by the ACA, which is typical for university-run academic research programs rather than traditional summer camps. Google reviews for Stony Brook University generally reflect a positive academic environment, though specific reviews for the Garcia program are not readily available.
⌬
University programRun by an academic institution
Shortlist in planner → Visit website

Who thrives here Ages 16–18

Garcia Summer Research Program 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
Not listed
Operator
University program
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

How we verify these →

Details

  • Category: STEM
  • Ages: 16–18
  • Hours: 24-hour residential
  • Address: Stony Brook, NY 11794, USA

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Garcia Summer Research Program

What ages does Garcia Summer Research Program accept?
Garcia Summer Research Program is open to children ages 16–18. 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.
What are Garcia Summer Research Program's hours?
Garcia Summer Research Program 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 Garcia Summer Research Program?
Garcia Summer Research Program 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 Garcia Summer Research Program provide lunch?
Garcia Summer Research Program 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.

Planning guides

Editorial checklists to use before you compare Garcia Summer Research Program with other camps.

Camps near here

Same city, with age-overlapping options first. Other camps to consider alongside Garcia Summer Research Program.