Summer Programs
For rising 5th through 12th graders who seek academic challenge, growth, and like-minded peers.
NCSSM has a summer program for you
NCSSM offers summer programs for students who are rising 5th-graders through 12th-graders. With specialized coursework in areas such as artificial intelligence, biomedical sciences, and engineering, students have the opportunity to engage in real-world, hands-on experiences.
Find out which summer program is right for you!
1,400+
students take part in our summer programs each year
Learn about our summer programs
Early Accelerator
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Rising 5th- and 6th-graders
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Day programs in Durham and Morganton
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Various week sessions, June-July
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Cost: $350
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Accelerator
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Rising 7th- through 12th-graders
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Residential programs in Durham and Morganton; online courses
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Various week sessions, June-July
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Cost: $495 – $695 (virtual); $1,495 – $1,925 (residential)
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Step Up to STEM
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Rising 9th- and 10th-graders who live in NC
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Residential program at NCSSM-Durham, ECSU, and UNC Pembroke
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Various week sessions, June-July
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No cost
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Summer Ventures
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Rising 11th- and 12th-graders who live in NC
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Residential program, hosted at various UNC System universities
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Four-week session
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No cost
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Teamship
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Rising 9th- through 12th-grade NC students who have completed a local Teamship experience
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Residential program at NCSSM-Durham
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8-day session (with 2 days virtual)
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No cost; includes a small stipend
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INSPIRE
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Rising 11th- and 12th-graders who live in NC
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NCSSM-Morganton
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One-week session in June
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No cost
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Summer Programs FAQ
NCSSM offers a variety of STEM-focused Summer Programs for rising 5th through 12th graders. See individual program descriptions for details about who it serves.
NCSSM’s Summer Programs range in cost depending on what you choose. Many programs are offered for free to accepted students.
Many of NCSSM’s Summer Programs will require an application from each student that will be reviewed for acceptance based on certain criteria. See program descriptions for details.
