Middle School Psychology
This program combines academic courses, interactive labs, and recreational activities to give middle school students a supportive, fun, and enriching summer experience.
Program Highlights
Residential Tuition :
$2,898*
Commuter Tuition:
$1,498*
**Tuition will increase on December 1st, 2024**
Session 1:
July 6, 2025
July 11, 2025
Session 2:
July 13, 2025
July 18, 2025
Berkeley
Berkeley, CA
Testimonials
Course Overview
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.
Meet your instructor
Janet Muro, MFA
Psychology
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.
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Hands on Learning
Students will have the opportunity to engage with highly accomplished specialists in this field. Practicing professionals will share their wealth of knowledge and encourage innovative thinking in this area of learning. Hands-on learning is experienced through 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!
Course Structure
There are five 3-hour class sessions over the one-week course. During the week, students have class from 9am-12pm, Monday - Friday (program check-out is on Friday afternoon). Wednesday afternoon will be dedicated to additional academic time with possible excursions off-site and/or guest speakers.
ADDITIONAL INFO
The Middle School programs operate separately from Summer Springboard high school programs with separate staff, accommodations, classes, and a more structured environment. For students completing grades 6-8.