JAX Summer Student Program
A competitive summer research program for high school and undergraduate students interested in biomedical sciences.
▌ Editor's read The JAX Summer Student Program is an intensive, tuition-free biomedical research program for high school and undergraduate students, hosted by The Jackson Laboratory in Bar Harbor, Maine. The program is offered in two tracks: a 10-week undergraduate program and an 8-week high school program, both providing hands-on research experience and mentorship. The Jackson Laboratory is a nonprofit biomedical research institution, indicating a university/research institution ownership model. While specific staff-to-student ratios are not published, the program emphasizes close mentorship. The website does not mention ACA accreditation or state licensing for summer camps, as it is primarily an educational research program. Google reviews for 'The Jackson Laboratory' (the parent institution) show a 4.6-star rating from over 300 reviews, with many praising the research environment and opportunities. Social media handles found are @jaxlab on Instagram and 'jaxlab' on Facebook, which are for the parent institution.
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University programRun by an academic institution
Who thrives here Ages 16–20
JAX Summer Student Program 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
- Not listed
Details
- Category: STEM
- Ages: 16–20
- Address: 600 Main St, Bar Harbor, ME 04609, USA
- Phone: 207-288-6000
- Email: [email protected]
Logistics
- Lunch provided: Yes
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Planning guides
Editorial checklists to use before you compare JAX Summer Student Program with other camps.
- How to choose a summer camp · Use the decision checklist before you compare finalists.
- STEM summer camps guide · Compare projects, staff fit, and age-readiness signals.
- Summer camp safety and accreditation · Review licensing, supervision, and accreditation signals.
Camps near here
Same city, with age-overlapping options first. Other camps to consider alongside JAX Summer Student Program.
- Jackson Laboratory Summer Student Program · The Jackson Laboratory · Ages 16–18