Teen Programs
Connecticut Science Center
Program overview
Middle and high school teens interested in STEM careers, leadership development, hands-on science, and exploring college and career pathways.
Eligibility
Teen Innovation applicants must complete one full session of the Science Center’s Investigate! program or be part of the Teen Advisory Council for one full school year. No prerequisites are stated for the other programs. · Teen Innovation primarily serves youth from under-resourced communities in Connecticut.
Key details
- Organization
- Connecticut Science Center
- Type
- STEM teen programs
- Location
- Hartford, CT
- Eligible grades
- 6th-12th grades
- Cost
- Varies by program: Teen Innovation, Teen Advisory Council, and Investigate! are free; Teen Science Cafe is $2,000 for 8 sessions plus an optional/recommended $500 event budget; Investigate! Career Academy Series is $325 per program plus travel.
- Time commitment
- Varies: Teen Innovation is six weeks over the summer; Teen Advisory Council involves structured meetings over one full school year; Teen Science Cafe and Career Academy sessions are 45-60 minutes each.
- Application status
- Teen Advisory Council applications for 2025-2026 are now available; application status for other programs is not specified.
How to apply
Apply on the program's own site. Details here were read from that page and can change — confirm them there before applying.