The Jackson Laboratory Summer Student Program (Farmington)
A competitive research program for high school and undergraduate students interested in biomedical sciences.
▌ Editor's read The JAX Summer Student Program is hosted by The Jackson Laboratory, a non-profit biomedical research institution. The program is designed for high school and undergraduate students interested in biomedical research, offering a tuition-free, paid experience with a stipend. Participants engage in a 10-week program, working on independent research projects under the guidance of a mentor. The program includes workshops, seminars, and a final symposium where students present their findings. While not a traditional summer camp, it provides a structured educational and residential experience. The Jackson Laboratory has a Google review rating of 4.3 stars from 127 reviews, with many praising its research environment and opportunities. The program is not accredited by the ACA, which is typical for university-based research programs rather than recreational camps. The website mentions that students are housed in dormitories at the University of Connecticut Health Center, indicating an overnight program structure.
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University programRun by an academic institution
Who thrives here Ages 16–20
The Jackson Laboratory Summer Student Program (Farmington) 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
- Operator
- University program
Details
- Category: STEM
- Ages: 16–20
- Address: The Jackson Laboratory, 600 Main St, Farmington, CT 06032, USA
- Phone: 860-837-6000
- Email: [email protected]
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: indoor
Planning guides
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