Summer Springboard
Middle School Hub
COURSES
About Middle School Courses
Our middle school one-week programs—located at Berkeley, Georgetown, NYU, UC San Diego, University of Michigan, University of Washington, and Vanderbilt University—are designed specifically for younger learners. By combining academic courses and interactive labs with high-energy recreational activities, we provide a summer experience that is as enriching as it is fun.
To ensure a seamless start to the week, Summer Springboard offers an optional airport transfer service. For an additional fee, our staff will meet students directly at the airport and escort them to their residence hall, allowing families the peace of mind that their student is supported from the moment they land.
A Tailored Experience
Please note that these programs operate independently from our high school sessions. To best support our middle schoolers, we provide:
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Dedicated Staff: Teams trained specifically for this age group.
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Separate Accommodations: Housing and schedules distinct from older students.
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Structured Environment: Increased supervision and age-appropriate activities.
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Aerospace Engineering
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Are you full of ideas and curious about how businesses get started? Do you dream of creating a product or company of your own? This program gives middle school students the chance to build a business from the ground up, work in teams, and pitch their ideas in a fun Shark Tank–style challenge.
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Architecture
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Are you fascinated by buildings, design, and how spaces shape communities? Do you dream of creating structures that inspire and tell stories? This program gives high school students the chance to explore architecture firsthand, blending design principles, sustainability, and hands-on sketching projects.
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AI & Computer Science
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Students explore how artificial intelligence and coding can solve real-world problems by designing smart city projects that address traffic, energy use, and water conservation. Through teamwork and hands-on challenges, they develop coding and problem-solving skills, bringing their ideas to life in a final showcase focused on building a smarter, more sustainable future.
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Business & Entrepreneurship
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Are you full of ideas and curious about how businesses get started? Do you dream of creating a product or company of your own? This program gives middle school students the chance to build a business from the ground up, work in teams, and pitch their ideas in a fun Shark Tank–style challenge.
Campuses with this course:
- Business & Entrepreneurship in Berkeley
- Business & Entrepreneurship at Georgetown
- Business & Entrepreneurship at NYU
- Business & Entrepreneurship at UC San Diego
- Business & Entrepreneurship at University of Washington
- Business & Entrepreneurship at Vanderbilt
- Business & Entrepreneurship at University of Michigan
Fundamentals of Engineering
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Are you interested in how things are built or dreamed of creating something totally new? This engineering program introduces middle school students to engineering and design through creative, real-world problem-solving. Students will use the design process to build and test projects with everyday materials, developing teamwork, problem-solving skills, and the confidence to see themselves as future innovators.
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Electrical Engineering
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Are you excited about science, engineering, and building things that help our planet? Do you wonder how solar energy can power the future? This program gives middle school students the chance to explore STEM through hands-on projects, like designing and racing their own solar-powered cars.
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Marine Biology
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Are you fascinated by the ocean and the amazing creatures that live beneath the waves? Do you wonder what mysteries still lie undiscovered underwater? This program lets middle school students dive into marine biology through hands-on activities, exciting lessons, and exploring the habitats and challenges of ocean life.
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Medicine
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Are you interested in helping people and curious about how doctors save lives? Do you want to learn real medical skills at an early age? This program gives middle school students hands-on experience through fun simulations, teamwork, and practicing techniques like CPR and first aid.
Nursing
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Step into the world of nursing this summer with Summer Springboard’s Nursing program. Through hands-on activities, guided simulations, and hospital excursions, students explore essential medical concepts, practice patient care, develop clinical and communication skills, and discover nursing career paths in a supportive environment designed for all experience levels.
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Psychology & Neuroscience
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Are you curious about how the brain works and why people think, feel, and act the way they do? Do you wonder what shapes our personalities and emotions? This program introduces middle school students to psychology and neuroscience through fun activities and explorations of the mind, brain, and behavior.
Robotics & Mechanical Engineering
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Step into the exciting world of robotics and mechanical engineering, where creativity meets innovation. Students will build mechanical systems, assemble motorized robots, and experiment with gears, motors, and movement through hands-on projects and team challenges.
Students will explore how robotics and mechanical engineering shape industries such as manufacturing, transportation, healthcare, and automation. Through practical activities, they will develop problem-solving, teamwork, and design skills while discovering exciting engineering careers.
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Trial Law
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Are you curious about how lawyers argue cases in court? Do you wonder what it’s like to stand before a judge and jury? This program introduces middle school students to the exciting world of trial law through real-world activities and expert guidance.
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*Summer Springboard programs are not run by our campus partners (with the exception of Cal Poly, NYSID and UW Foster which are run in partnership with SSB). Universities and their affiliated departments and partners do not control and are not responsible or liable in any manner for any part of the Summer Springboard program.