Summer Springboard
Middle School Psychology & Neuroscience
IN BERKELEY
THIS PROGRAM COMBINES ACADEMIC COURSES, INTERACTIVE LABS, AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES TO PROVIDE MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS WITH A SUPPORTIVE, FUN, AND ENRICHING SUMMER EXPERIENCE.
THIS IS A ONE-WEEK PROGRAM WHERE YOU’LL FOCUS ON ONE COURSE FOR THE ENTIRE DURATION.
Middle School Psychology & Neuroscience in Berkeley
- Explore the mind-body connection through interactive labs and real-world experiments.
- Analyze human behavior, emotions, and personality using hands-on activities.
- Evaluate mental health treatment strategies with expert guidance.
- Engage with professionals in psychology and neuroscience fields.
- Participate in academic excursions, including visits to specialized labs.
- Explore Berkeley, nearby landmarks, and iconic campuses.
Summer Springboard
Middle School Psychology & Neuroscience
About This Course
This program is a jam-packed week for middle school students interested in being introduced to the field of psychology. This program offers students who are interested in pursuing a career in psychology and neuroscience an exploration of how psychologists study and understand how people work. Students will explore social dynamics, emotions, personality, the nature of beliefs and the relationship between the mind, brain and body.
TOPICS YOU'LL EXPLORE
Hands-on Learning
Students will have the opportunity to engage with highly accomplished specialists in this field. Last year, students visited San Francisco State University’s Cognitive Psychophysiology Lab and saw an EEG test performed. Students will meet with practicing professionals who will share their wealth of knowledge and encourage innovative thinking in this area of learning. Hands-on learning is experienced through these types of curated academic excursions and project-based activities. Outside of course specific studies the students will explore all the Bay Area has to offer! With so much rich history, breathtaking sights, parks and famed landmarks at our fingertips there is something for everyone to discover!
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“The experience was very fun. The classes were well prepared and organized. The excursions planned were cool as well. Overall, the experience of this camp was amazing!”
– Alexis W. | SSB Middle School Alumni Student
Summer Springboard
Middle School Psychology & Neuroscience
Meet Your Instructor
Janet holds her Master of Arts in Education from the University of the Pacific and her BA in Psychology from San Francisco State University. She also studied developmental psychology and research methods in psychology at the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology. She currently teaches high school English, English Language Development, and Psychology for Aspire Public Schools. She also led the curriculum design for the first A-G (UC-accepted) high school psychology course for Aspire Richmond California College Preparatory Academy. Janet is passionate about igniting the love of learning psychology to middle and high school students who may have limited access to the specialty in schools.
JANET MURO
Summer Springboard
Middle School Psychology & Neuroscience
Dates & Tuition
| 2026 Dates |
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| Session 1: July 5 – July 10, 2026 |
| Session 2: July 12 – July 17, 2026 |
| Session 3: July 19 – July 24, 2026 |
| Session 4: July 26 – July 31, 2026 |
Click here to enroll in this course using our online enrollment form.
| Tuition |
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| Residential Tuition: $2,998 |
| Commuter Tuition: $1,498 |
Apply by November 30 to lock in the lowest prices of the year. Tuition increases on December 1.
Tuition Protection Plan: Allows for cancellation for any reason up until the day of the program.
| Location |
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| City: Berkeley |
| State: California |
| Campus: Berkeley |
Summer Springboard programs are not run by our campus partners (with the exception of Cal Poly and NYSID, 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.