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▌ Academic · Ages 14–17

UCSC Science Internship Program (SIP)

University of California, Santa Cruz · $531/week

The UCSC Science Internship Program (SIP) offers high school students an intensive, 8-week summer research experience with UCSC faculty mentors in STEM fields.

▌ Editor's read The UCSC Science Internship Program (SIP) website loads successfully and details an 8-week summer research program for high school students, established in 1989 by Dr. Matthew D. Springer. The program is owned and operated by the University of California, Santa Cruz, and offers both residential and commuter options, making it an overnight program. While not ACA accredited, which is typical for university-run academic programs, it provides a rigorous academic experience. Google reviews for 'UCSC Science Internship Program (SIP)' show a 4.8-star rating based on 29 reviews, with participants frequently praising the valuable research experience and mentorship. The website does not explicitly mention staff background checks or specific staff-to-student ratios. Social media handles were not readily found on the website.
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Since 199135+ years operating
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Who thrives here Ages 14–17

UCSC Science Internship Program (SIP) 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 academic, 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
1991 (35 years)
Operator
University program
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Academic
  • Ages: 14–17
  • Hours: 24-hour residential
  • Address: 1156 High Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95064, USA
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: The program fee is $4,250 for 8 weeks. Housing is an additional $7,350.

↗ What parents like

  • Intensive research experience
  • Work with UCSC faculty

↘ Watch for

  • Housing costs extra
  • Application fee required

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about UCSC Science Internship Program (SIP)

What ages does UCSC Science Internship Program (SIP) accept?
UCSC Science Internship Program (SIP) is open to children ages 14–17. 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 UCSC Science Internship Program (SIP) cost?
UCSC Science Internship Program (SIP) publishes $531/week for the standard session. The program fee is $4,250 for 8 weeks. Housing is an additional $7,350. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are UCSC Science Internship Program (SIP)'s hours?
UCSC Science Internship Program (SIP) runs 24-hour residential. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs UCSC Science Internship Program (SIP)?
UCSC Science Internship Program (SIP) is operated by a university program, with 35 years of operating history. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does UCSC Science Internship Program (SIP) provide lunch?
UCSC Science Internship Program (SIP) 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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