University of Pennsylvania
High School Summer Programs
Build, Design, and Discover in Philadelphia, PA
Live and learn in a city that blends rich history with a drive to shape the future.
Programs, Dates, & Tuition
TryEngineering Summer Institute is a hands-on pre-college STEM program for high school students. Participants will attend classes in University of Pennsylvania classrooms, live in supervised campus dorms, and enjoy meals through campus dining—offering a safe, immersive preview of college life.
Engineering
$4,395
Session Dates
July 19 – July 27
July 30 – Aug 7
Trips & Tours
Go beyond the classroom at the University of Pennsylvania:
- Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst
- Naval Surface Warfare Center Philadelphia
- Simeone Foundation Automotive Museum
- Penn Engineering
- Historic Downtown Philadelphia
Give your teen a hands-on engineering summer.
The TryEngineering Summer Institute offers STEM programs for high school students with real engineering projects, robotics, aerospace, AI, and more at top universities. Explore our engineering summer programs and secure a spot today.