The club is for all children ages 5-11 interested in getting their hands dirty and learning about STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math). Through the weekly sessions, they explore chemistry, physics, robotics, engineering, math, and many other areas of STEM. The cost is $12 per session, and all materials are provided by the STEM Club.
6543 Commerce Parkway, Dublin, Ohio 43017
(614) 603-7227
actonacademycolumbus.com/stem-club
Educate students about anthropology/archaeology and STEM through hands on activities and chemistry demonstrations. Organizations have to request and pay for outreach services. With the collaboration of host sites they offer a variety of activities that encompass an artifact show and tell, multiple dig pits to excavate, as well as faux animal pelts to learn from. Their Puzzle of Pots activity educates participants about the curation process.
PO Box 91058, Columbus, Ohio 43209
(614) 530-9678
archaeologydigs.wixsite.com/acydi
A residential science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) camp designed to develop interest, excitement, and self-confidence in young women who are entering grades 7 or 8. The camp is located on the campus of Kenyon College in Gambier, Ohio. Scholarships are available. Visit the website for contact information.
bewisecamp.org
A summer program for young women in middle school and high school to experience mathematics through engaging activities in a nontraditional environment. Participants will build confidence in their math and programming abilities and develop a deeper understanding of a variety of topics, including mathematical and algorithmic reasoning and problem solving skills.
The Ohio State University, Department of Mathematics
231 West Eighteenth Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43210
u.osu.edu/mathoutreach/btc
facebook.com/ExploreMathOSU
A five-day summer residential camp that gives current high school freshmen, sophomores and juniors an opportunity to learn more about veterinary school and the profession. Students will participate in mock classes, field trips, labs and community service activities. Scholarships are available for those that have financial need. Visit the website for contact information.
The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine
1900 Coffey Road, Columbus, Ohio 43210
vet.osu.edu/prospectivestudent/buckeye-vet-camp
A free week-long summer camp for students 14-18 years old. Students learn various aspects of engineering, including automotive, simulation and manufacturing. They will have the opportunity to hear from CAR researchers, complete hands-on projects and take field trips.
930 Kinnear Road, Columbus, Ohio 43212
car.osu.edu/camp-car
A summer camp for central Ohio youth grades 3-12, that introduces them to the world of architecture and design through hands-on activities, field trips, walking tours, presentations by professionals and imaginative games. Need-based scholarships are available.
50 West Town Street, Suite 110, Columbus, Ohio 43215
(614) 469-1973
columbuscfad.org/camp-architecture
Offers weekly summer, half-day STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) camps in multiple locations around Central Ohio for kids 7-14 years old.
10143 Royalton Road, North Royalton, Ohio 44133
(800) 595-3776
classroomantics.com/columbus-summer-camps
Offers animal and nature programs and camps for youth ages 18 months to adults. Programs range from homeschool opportunities, summer and holiday camps, to volunteer opportunities, internships and opportunities to earn high school credit. Scholarships are available.
Offers interactive experiences, exhibitions and more. COSI features live shows, special events, family programs, single day and summer camps, and career exploration, workshops for homeschoolers. They offer a special Family Access Membership that is available for families who get WIC, Ohio Directions (EBT) or Ohio Medicaid.
333 West Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215
(614) 228-2674
cosi.org
A free week-long summer camp that introduces young women in grades 8-10 to the data science and analytics field. Students will gain hands-on experience on scientific methods and processes for extracting new knowledge from data, using animation software, giving presentations. Visit the website for contact information.
The Ohio State University, Translational Data Analytics Institute
1760 Neil Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43210
tdai.osu.edu/education/data-science-women-summer-camp
Offers summer day camps, homeschool programs and preschool programs for youth ages 3-14. They have nearly 2,000 acres of plant collections, gardens, hiking trails and natural areas for people to explore. Scholarships are available.
7770 Jacksontown Road Southeast, Newark, Ohio 43056
(740) 323-2355 or (800) 443-2937 Toll-free
dawesarb.org
A free, two-week summer digital animation program for young women in 7th and 8th grade. The mentors are Ohio State graduate students and faculty engage the young women graphics and animation, integrating problem-solving skills, collaborative learning and presentation.
Advanced Computing Center for the Arts & Design
1813 North High Street, Columbus, Ohio 43210
(614) 292-2406
asc.ohio-state.edu/accad/womenandtech
A one-week camp that is designed for high school students who have an interest in learning more about the brain and spinal cord. Students will learn through a variety of approaches including lecture, discussion, debate, games, laboratory visits, and hands-on experiments. Financial need scholarships are available upon request; contact for more information.
The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
370 West Ninth Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43210
medicine.osu.edu/departments/neuroscience/outreach-and-events/summer-camp
Offer year-round hands-on classes, workshops and summer camps in gardening, cooking, fine art and wellness. General admission is free on the first Sunday of the month. A reduced-rate family membership is available for eligible families (including military families).
1777 East Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43203
(614) 715-8000
fpconservatory.org
Offers a 6-week paid internship for high school students planning to pursue a career in geoscience (earth science). The program includes lectures, field trips, hands-on activities, 2 courses for college credit (math and freshman seminar), housing, meals and travel to and from the University of Maryland Eastern Shore.
University of Maryland Eastern Shore
30665 Student Services Center, Princess Anne, Maryland 21853
(410) 651-7747
umes.edu/cscgeosciences
Offers free coding clubs from beginner to advanced, during the year and summer programs for girls in grades 6 through 12. They take place in schools, libraries and community centers. Visit the website for locations.
girlswhocode.com
Offers educational nature programs for preschool to school-aged children. They host bird walks, bird counts, preschool story time and summer camp programs.
505 West Whittier Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215
(614) 545-5475
grange.audubon.org
Offers individual and group vocational training programs for kids and adults with special needs. They are known for their adapted Go-Karting program (therapeutic karting), which enables severely disabled individuals to drive a vehicle on an outdoor course. They also offer 3-D printing classes for kids with special needs, and have an adaptive equipment lab for development of inclusive technology. Group and individual vocational training programs funded by county boards are also a regular part of their programming.
308 Reynolds Street, West Liberty, Ohio 43357
(614) 800-3310
unlimitedboundaries.org
A three-day residential program that introduces participants to the profession of optometry. I-DOC provides hands-on activities in optics, ocular anatomy, clinical optometry. Students have opportunities to talk with alumni, faculty, staff and students. Financial assistance is available.
338 West Tenth Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43210
(614) 292-2973
u.osu.edu/idoc
Offers summer STEM camps (coding, game development, robotics, design and more) for youth ages 7-17. The week-long programs are held at Ohio State University and 150+ locations nationwide. This program costs a significant amount of money but scholarships may be available.
(888) 709-8324
idtech.com/locations/ohio-summer-camps/ohio-state-university
A STEM education and financial literacy organization serving 3rd–12th grade students. Their programs include: STEM clubs, workshops, leadership training, summer camps and mentoring. Their E-STEM Chapter gives youth an opportunity to be exposed to STEM and business concepts. Some services are free. Scholarships are available.
PO Box 361061, Columbus, Ohio 43236
(614) 407-6049
leademerging.org
An intensive, three-week summer day camp for high school-aged youth interested in pursuing careers in the health professions, including biomedical research. Scholarships are available based on need and academic merit. Visit the website for contact information.
The Ohio State University College of Medicine
370 West Ninth Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43210
medicine.osu.edu/diversity/initiatives/md-camp
A free 4-day summer camp that gives high school-aged youth a chance to explore careers in healthcare. During the camp, high school students will engage in hands-on interactive and experiential learning activities and get a chance to work directly with medical and physician assistant students, doctors, and other health professionals.
Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine, Dublin
6775 Bobcat Way, Dublin, Ohio 43016
(614) 793-5556
ohio.edu/medicine/about/campuses/dublin/reach
A free six-week residential academic enrichment program for rising high school seniors who have a strong academic record and are interested in studying and exploring careers in science and engineering. Students’ housing, meals and activity costs covered and they only have to pay for transportation to and from MIT. Visit the website for contact information.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
77 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02139
oeop.mit.edu/programs/mites
A workshop designed for high school students interested in emergency medicine, nursing, athletic training, physical therapy or other allied health and medical professions. Participants will also have the option of becoming certified in CPR.
(614) 355-6090
nationwidechildrens.org/athletic-training-workshop
An 8-week paid summer research experience on the campus of Abigail Wexner Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital. High school sophomores and juniors will be placed with a researcher for a hands-on science experience, while being exposed to various careers in biomedical research. Visit the website for contact information.
700 Children’s Drive, Columbus, Ohio 43205
nationwidechildrens.org/research/office-of-trainee-affairs/futures-matter-program
This summer program offers college-level experiences in medicine and research to motivated and high-achieving high school science students. The top students from this program are given the opportunity to participate in an internship and mentorship at Abigail Wexner Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital.
700 Children’s Drive, Columbus, Ohio 43205
(614) 355-0662
nationwidechildrens.org/mechanisms-of-human-health-and-disease
This free program exposes high school students to the scientific method and careers in medical research during the summer.
700 Children’s Drive, Columbus, Ohio 43205
(614) 355-0589
nationwidechildrens.org/young-scientist-series
Works with families and children, farmers and business owners, community leaders and elected officials to build better lives, better businesses and better communities in Ohio. Many programs fall into four categories, including;
2548 Carmack Road, Columbus, Ohio 43210
(614) 866-6900
Franklin County Office: franklin.osu.edu/home
extension.osu.edu
A 2-week summer residential program that gives high school students entering their sophomore, junior or senior year hands-on learning. Working in small teams, the students use supercomputers for science, engineering and computer science projects. Partial scholarships are available.
1224 Kinnear Road, Columbus, Ohio 43212
(614) 292-9248
osc.edu/education/si
A residential summer camp program for gifted and talented students in grades 6-8. Campers select four courses from an academic program that includes mathematics, logic, computing, science, humanities and creative development. Cultural, recreational and social activities round out the experience. Scholarships are available.
(740) 368-3939
61 South Sandusky Street, Delaware, Ohio 43015
owu.edu/about/offices-services/owjl-camp
Offers summer, fall and winter day camps from ages 3 to 12 years old. Children explore wildlife, create nature crafts, go on hikes, help with animal care and more. High school and college students can volunteer for school credit, fulfill community service requirements or learn more about animal-related professions.
Ohio Wildlife Center: 6131 Cook Road, Powell, Ohio 43065
Ohio Wildlife Center’s Hospital: 2661 Billingsley Road, Columbus, Ohio 43235
(614) 734-9453
ohiowildlifecenter.org
A 8-week paid, summer internship program for high school students interested in exploring welding engineering. Interns are expect to work up to 24 hours per week; the position is flexible and can accommodate for other obligations. Students are not expected to have advanced knowledge of material science. Visit the website for contact information.
1248 Arthur E. Adams Drive, Columbus, Ohio 43221
ma2jic.osu.edu/resources/osu-summer-internship-program
Offers summer and after school programs and one-time events that focus on design thinking, problem solving, collaboration, exploration and development in science, technology, engineering, math and business. Scholarships are available for those who qualify.
1003 Kinnear Road, Columbus, Ohio 43212
(614) 340-1208
pastfoundation.org
A week-long summer program that provides high school students, who have an interest in the medical sciences, with an overview of pharmacology and its relationship to health, disease and society. The cost includes supplies, meals, snacks, field trip expenses and a T-shirt.
Ohio State University College of Pharmacy
500 West Twelfth Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43210
pharmacy.osu.edu/pills-potions-and-poisons
Offers several camp options throughout the year from week-long summer day camps to one-off events, providing experiences that connect children and nature.
2656 Hogback Road, Sunbury, Ohio 43074
(740) 362-0274
preservationparks.com
An intensive six-week summer course for high school students interested in mathematics and eager to explore more advanced ideas. Ross participants spend most of each day working on challenging sets of problems dealing with abstract mathematical concepts. Admission decisions are based on several criteria. Financial aid is available. Visit the website for contact information.
Otterbein University
1 South Grove Street, Westerville, Ohio 43081
rossprogram.org
Provides a list of STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) programs and opportunities that are located near you.
sciencenearme.org
This program is an annual no-cost STEM program that prepares high school students to earn their Associate of Science degree at Columbus State Community College (CSCC). Visit the website for contact information.
550 East Spring Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215
cscc.edu/academics/departments/science/futurescientists/stembridge.shtml
This non-profit educational organic farm and nature preserve offers workshops and classes for children, farm tours, summer camps and family programs. They also offer leadership opportunities for youth through their junior camp counselor program and internship program.
3083 Liberty Road, Delaware, Ohio 43015
(740) 363-2548
stratfordecologicalcenter.org
Provides rising high school seniors with a strong interest in computers, engineering and science with the opportunity to gain skills needed to pursue careers in STEM fields. The Summer Academy includes seminars and hands-on projects, designed and taught by Carnegie Mellon faculty, teachers and graduate students. Students admitted will not be charged tuition, housing or dining fees. Visit the website for contact information.
Carnegie Mellon University
5000 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15213
cmu.edu/pre-college/academic-programs/sams.html
A three-day, interactive program for eligible high school students to explore nursing careers through hands-on activities, tours, panels and engagement with current faculty, staff and students. Full-cost scholarships are available based on financial need. Visit the website for contact information.
The Ohio State University College of Nursing
1577 Neil Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43210
nursing.osu.edu/offices-and-initiatives/office-diversity-equity-and-inclusion/summer-institute-future-nurses
SLIYS (pronounced “SLICE”) is a week-long summer program for high school and pre-college students with an interest in foreign languages. Participants will explore how language works and gain insight into the ways in which individual languages are similar to and different from each other. They offer a commuter and residential option. Need-based financial aid is available.
The Ohio State University Department of Linguistics
1712 Neil Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43210
(614) 688-3109
linguistics.osu.edu/sliys
Offers week-long summer technology experiences to elementary and middle school students. Scholarships are available. They also have Techie Clubs, which introduce elementary students to technology and typically meet weekly throughout the school year.
6600 Busch Boulevard, Suite 210, Columbus, Ohio 43229
(614) 583-9211
techcorps.org
Offers a science camp for current 7th and 8th grade girls who are interested in STEM. Students take a full daily curriculum with classes in earth science, biology, chemistry, physics, robotics and engineering. Campers use campus science labs and stay in Wooster’s college dorms. Financial aid is available for qualifying students.
308 East. University, Wooster, Ohio 44691
(330) 263-2105
bwiser.spaces.wooster.edu
Explore the museum’s interactive STEM learning labs and planetarium, art gallery, and local history. They offer summer camps for youth and fun programming for people of all ages year-round. There is a minimal fee per admission. The Works also provides teacher professional development across east central Ohio.
55 South First Street, Newark, Ohio 43055
(740) 349-9277
attheworks.org
Through this program, middle and high school age students can participate in after school and summer youth internships to gain skills growing vegetables in sustainable aeroponic towers. In the free youth development program, they gain leadership and entrepreneurial skills while preparing weekly cooking demonstrations and having fun.
The Ohio State University
1787 Neil Ave, Columbus, Ohio 43210
(614) 247-4004
urbangems.ehe.osu.edu
A week-long summer program for 6th and 7th grade girls in Ohio. It is designed to promote computer, math, science and engineering skills, as well as provide hands-on experiences. Partial scholarships are available.
Ohio Supercomputer Center (OSC)
1224 Kinnear Road, Columbus, Ohio 43212
(614) 688-8300
osc.edu/education/ywsi