2025 Top Free/Affordable Summer Programs in Texas- Apply Before the Deadlines

Dear Parents and Students,

Summer is the time to explore new interests, gain experience, and build your resume. Here is a list of top free or affordable summer programs in Texas that middle and high school students can apply for before the deadlines.

STARS – UT Southwestern Medical Center

Cost: Free
Eligibility: Current middle & high school students in Texas
Application Deadline: March 7, 2025
Dates:

• Middle School Science Camp: June 26 - July 2 (7th graders only)

• Biology: June 5 - June 13 (8th graders)

• Anatomy: June 5 - June 13 (10th & 11th graders)

• Biotechnology: June 24 - July 2 (11th & 12th graders)

• Chemistry: July 10 - July 18 (9th graders)

• Physics: July 10 - July 18 (10th graders)

Apply Here

UTD Virtual Coding Summer Camp

Apply Here

Texas A&M Aggie-STEM Summer Camp

Cost: $150 - $1500 (varies by program)
Eligibility: Middle & high school students
Application Deadline: April 28
Dates: Week long throughout June (varies)
Highlights: Hands-on STEM experiences, SAT prep, and mentorship from Texas A&M professors.

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Texas A&M Summer Educational Enrichment in Math

Cost: $150 Eligibility: 6-8th grade students
Application deadline: rolling admission
Date: July 14-25
Highlights: SEE Math Camp is a summer educational enrichment program geared for students who are gifted in mathematics and science, and allows them to build upon activities that they may have learned in school.

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Texas A&M Camp SOAR (Summer Opportunities in Aerospace Research)

Cost: $35 application fee
Eligibility: Rising high school juniors & seniors
Dates: June 2 - 6
Highlights: Hands-on aerospace projects and research facility tours.

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UT Austin Computer Science Summer Academies – Academy for All

Cost: Free
Eligibility: Rising juniors & seniors
Dates: Various sessions from June 6 - August 2
Topics: Robotics, Machine Learning, iOS App Development, and more.

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UT Austin Health Sciences Summer Camp

Cost: $500
Eligibility: 9th - 12th grade students
Application Deadline: April 30 (available after April 2)
Dates: June 16 - 20 / July 7 - 11

Apply Here

UT Austin High School Research Academy (HSRA)

Cost: $3500 (scholarships available)
Eligibility: 15 years or older by June 1, 2025
Dates: June 9 - July 16, 2025
Application Deadline: March 23, 2025

Apply Here

Bonus: Stanford Math Circle

Cost: $495 per quarter
Eligibility: Grades 1 - 12
Dates: Year-round sessions
Application: Join the waitlist Here

Take advantage of these amazing summer opportunities to grow, learn, and get ahead! If you have any questions or need help applying, feel free to reach out.

Best,
Dr. Eric Lee
(945)546-1546 [email protected]