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▌ STEM · Ages 13–18

California State Summer School for Mathematics and Science (COSMOS) - UC Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz · $1,380/week

COSMOS at UC Santa Cruz offers high school students an intensive four-week residential program focused on STEM topics, including marine science, robotics, an...

▌ Editor's read The COSMOS program at UC Santa Cruz is a four-week residential summer program for talented high school students interested in STEM, as evidenced by its 'About' page and 'Program Overview'. It is operated by the University of California, Santa Cruz, making its owner type 'university'. The website mentions that 'all COSMOS staff are required to pass a background check' on its 'Safety & Supervision' page, indicating a commitment to safety. The program is highly selective, requiring a strong academic record and essays for admission. While not ACA accredited, its university affiliation suggests a high standard of academic and residential oversight. Google reviews for 'COSMOS UC Santa Cruz' are generally positive, with an average rating of 4.8 stars from 10 reviews, praising the challenging curriculum and engaging instructors. Social media handles found are @ucsc_cosmos on Instagram and UCSC.COSMOS on Facebook, providing additional avenues for engagement and information.
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Who thrives here Ages 13–18

California State Summer School for Mathematics and Science (COSMOS) - UC Santa Cruz serves high-school campers, which means the program is competing against summer jobs, college visits, internships, and residential overnight options. The case for a day camp at this age is usually a CIT (counselor-in-training) track, deep specialization in stem, or a portfolio item parents and kids both value. Programs that don't articulate one of those three usually lose this age band by 9th grade.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Overnight camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
Not listed
Operator
University program
Staff-to-camper ratio
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Details

  • Category: STEM
  • Ages: 13–18
  • Address: 1156 High St, Santa Cruz, CA 95064
  • Cost notes: USD

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about California State Summer School for Mathematics and Science (COSMOS) - UC Santa Cruz

What ages does California State Summer School for Mathematics and Science (COSMOS) - UC Santa Cruz accept?
California State Summer School for Mathematics and Science (COSMOS) - UC Santa Cruz is open to children ages 13–18. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
How much does California State Summer School for Mathematics and Science (COSMOS) - UC Santa Cruz cost?
California State Summer School for Mathematics and Science (COSMOS) - UC Santa Cruz publishes $1,380/week for the standard session. USD Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
Who runs California State Summer School for Mathematics and Science (COSMOS) - UC Santa Cruz?
California State Summer School for Mathematics and Science (COSMOS) - UC Santa Cruz is operated by a university program. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does California State Summer School for Mathematics and Science (COSMOS) - UC Santa Cruz provide lunch?
California State Summer School for Mathematics and Science (COSMOS) - UC Santa Cruz does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.

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