West Point Summer STEM Program Update

The Summer STEM Program held at the United States Military Academy at the beginning of each June will not be held this year, but we remain enthusiastic about supporting students’ curiosity and growth in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

We encourage students and families to use this summer as an opportunity to explore the wide range of Department of Defense (DoD) STEM programs available nationwide. These experiences offer exciting, hands-on ways for students to discover new STEM interests, build skills, and connect learning to real-world applications. Families can find a variety of engaging programs, resources, and events by visiting the DoD STEM website.

We appreciate your continued interest in the West Point Summer STEM Program and your commitment to STEM education. We hope students will take advantage of these opportunities to keep learning, exploring, and imagining what’s possible.

Thank you for your understanding and support.

2026 West Point Summer STEM Program FAQs

Please find the answers to some frequently asked questions from past workshops. We will continue to update this page with pertinent information as needed. 

Schedule

• The workshop for students currently in 6th and 7th grade will be 1-5 June 2026.
• The workshop for students currently in 8th and 9th grade will be 8-12 June 2026.
• Parents/Guardians will drop off students at West Point on Monday afternoon and will pick them up on Friday morning after the Closing Ceremony.
• Students will participate in hands-on STEM activities on a variety of STEM topics, which change year to year based on faculty expertise. Some activities held in the past include soldiering circuits, robotics, egg drop competition, fuel cell cars, mechanical circuits, fish biodiversity, water chemistry, data analytics, and bridge building.
• We understand that some schools are still in session at the beginning of June. We hold the workshop at this time because of cadet, faculty, and facilities availability. We do offer a STEM program, Lainis STEMinar, for local students later in the summer. See website for additional information.

Application

• The application will be open from 5 January 2026 through 15 February 2026.
• After the application window closes, all applications will be reviewed and notification emails sent NLT 20 March 2026.

Cost

• Thanks to generous donations, there is no cost for tuition, room, and board. Families will need to get their students to and from West Point. 

Meals

• All participants will eat in the Mess Hall for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. We also offer a small snack in the afternoon.
• There are limited options for students with special dietary needs.