MIT will be running its popular MIT Splash program for high school students November 21 and 22 on MIT’s campus in Cambridge, MA. This annual program is similar to MIT Spark, a program for middle school students that runs each spring. My daughter and her friends have attended the Spark program the past two years and have enjoyed taking a variety of classes ranging from STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) to performing arts and the humanities.
This unique program is great for curious students who want to learn more about a field they are already familiar with and for students who want to explore new topics like building your own website, exploring the chemistry of cooking, or making your own rocket. To get an idea of the range of classes, take a look at this year’s catalog. There really is something for everyone!
As a parent, I love that my daughter can take classes taught by MIT students on MIT’s campus over the course of a weekend (all for $40). My friends and I drop our daughters off at the campus in the morning and pick them up at the end of the day. My daughter and her friends like having the freedom to spend time on a college campus, taking classes based on their interests.
The program is well-attended and classes do fill up. If your child is interested in participating, visit the MIT Splash page to register and sign up for classes. MIT runs a lottery, so while your child might not get every class they request, there will be an opportunity to add and drop classes after the schedule is issued.
Here are the important details:
Register online from now until October 31 for the two-day program (Saturday, November 21 and Sunday, November 22, 2015)
Participants: 9th-12th-grade students
Location: MIT campus (Cambridge, MA)
Cost: $40 for the entire weekend of classes (generous financial aid is available)
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