Summer program
The Lawrence Hall of Science Teen Research Programs
The Lawrence Hall of Science Teen Research Programs is a summer program run by The Lawrence Hall of Science in Berkeley, CA. Open to: grades 7 to 12.
- Who can join
- Grades 7 to 12
- Status
- Opens seasonally
- Season
- Summer
- Cost
- Not posted
About the program
Week-long summer research programs at UC Berkeley run by The Lawrence. Financial aid is offered.
Teens conduct research in a UC Berkeley lab on topics such as animal behavior, biomedical innovation, and coding nano-satellites, and receive a certificate of completion.
Key facts
- Run by
- The Lawrence Hall of Science
- Where
- Berkeley, CA
- Who can join
- Grades 7 to 12Students entering grades 7-9 or 10-12
- Commitment
- One-week sessions in June and July 2026; optional residential add-on for some sessions
- Applications
- Registration for Summer 2026 closed; check back in late fall for Summer 2027 (as posted when checked 2026-10-13; confirm availability)
- Cost
- Not posted
Making the most of it on a college application
- Stay long enough to take on more responsibility, such as a second year or training new volunteers.
- Keep a log of hours and a few specific moments. They become the activities list entry and, often, an essay.
- Pair it with something that shows the same interest from another side, such as a class, a competition, or a summer program.
Email me the Teen Research Programs details
A link to this page, with the age rule and application window, plus similar programs.
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| Opportunity | Where | Who can join | Commitment | When to apply |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California Academy of Sciences Careers in Science (CiS) Intern ProgramInternship · Museum or science center | San Francisco, CA | Grades 9 to 12 | 2 or 3 years through high school graduation; after school and Saturdays during the school year, weekdays in summer | Applications closed; check back in February 2027 (as posted when checked 2026-10-13; confirm availability) |
| Chabot Space & Science Center Galaxy ExplorersVolunteering · Museum or science center | Oakland, CA | Grades 10 to 12 | 2 floor shifts per month in the school year, 3 per month in summer, plus Inquiry Teams that meet 7 times per semester | Applications open February 1 to March 31 each year; decisions in early May (as posted when checked 2026-10-13; confirm availability) |
| Exploratorium High School Explainer ProgramInternship · Museum or science center | San Francisco, CA | Ages 15 to 18 | Entire school-year or summer session; more than 60 hours of training | School-year applications typically available in July; summer applications typically in March (as posted when checked 2026-10-13; confirm availability) |
| The Lawrence Hall of Science Teen Internship ProgramInternship · Museum or science center | Berkeley, CA | Grades 11 to 12 | Saturday workshops in May plus full-time summer placement, Monday-Friday 8:30 am-4:30 pm, June 1 to August 7, 2026 | Applications opened December 17, 2025 and closed January 15, 2026 (past window; confirm next cycle) |
| The Tech Interactive Teen Volunteer Program: Holiday HelpersVolunteering · Museum or science center | San Jose, CA | 14 and up | At least six shifts of 3-4 hours across November 21-29 and December 19 to January 3; one 3.5-hour orientation | Orientations November 14, November 21, or December 5, 2026 (as posted when checked 2026-10-13; confirm availability) |
| California Academy of Sciences Academy Naturalist Teen (ANT) VolunteerPausedVolunteering · Museum or science center | San Francisco, CA | Not posted | Not posted | Not posted |
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Frequently asked questions
How old do you have to be to join The Lawrence Hall of Science Teen Research Programs?
Grades 7 to 12. Students entering grades 7-9 or 10-12
How many hours does The Lawrence Hall of Science Teen Research Programs require?
One-week sessions in June and July 2026; optional residential add-on for some sessions
When does The Lawrence Hall of Science Teen Research Programs take applications?
Registration for Summer 2026 closed; check back in late fall for Summer 2027 (as posted when checked 2026-10-13; confirm availability)
Sources and method
Suggested attribution: Dewey Smart. “The Lawrence Hall of Science Teen Research Programs”. https://www.deweysmart.com/opportunities/lawrence-hall-of-science-teen-research-programs.
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