PROGRAMME PROFILE
At a glance
- Associated institution
- Washington University in St. Louis
- Destination
- United States
- Format & duration
- Varies by activity · Varies by session
- Age / stage
- See eligibility
- Type
- Enrichment camp
- Information year
- 2027
Sources checked: 2026-11-11 · Facts and editorial guidance are labelled separately
Learning and approach
- The published day begins with 9 a.m. drop-off, a 9:45–11 leadership workshop and 11:15–12:30 team challenges. Students bring lunch, join exploration activities at 1:15–2:30 and leave at 3. Museum visits are included.
Eligibility and international applicants
Eligibility is limited to current sixth- or seventh-graders from the St. Louis area, entering grade 7 or 8 in 2027–28. The programme is commuter-based and staffed throughout the day.
Dates and costs
Schedule
Dates: Middle School Summer Challenge is offered from July 5-9, 2027.
Costs
The $585 fee for 2027 includes activities, snacks and course materials. Participants bring their own lunch. Need-based assistance is available.
Official source ↗PROVIDER INFORMATION
Details from the provider
Eligibility
- Eligibility is limited to current sixth- or seventh-graders from the St. Louis area, entering grade 7 or 8 in 2027–28. The programme is commuter-based and staffed throughout the day. Official source ↗
Application materials
- The form requires a current grade report, a teacher recommender's contact details, a signed parental waiver and a short essay on curiosity and learning goals. Returning participants are excused from the teacher recommendation. Official source ↗
Session dates
- Dates: Middle School Summer Challenge is offered from July 5-9, 2027. Official source ↗
Fees and inclusions
- The $585 fee for 2027 includes activities, snacks and course materials. Participants bring their own lunch. Need-based assistance is available. Official source ↗
- The 2027 program fee for Middle School Summer Challenge is $585. Official source ↗
Grades and credit
- Middle School Summer Challenge is a noncredit program. Official source ↗
Academic programme
- The published day begins with 9 a.m. drop-off, a 9:45–11 leadership workshop and 11:15–12:30 team challenges. Students bring lunch, join exploration activities at 1:15–2:30 and leave at 3. Museum visits are included. Official source ↗
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Fit and preparation
Choose a specific session. Look at daily activities, how feedback works and what you would like to complete by the end.
Official sources and verification
- Official source 1 ↗precollege.wustl.edu
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