Boston Leadership Institute

Boston Leadership Institute offers one-week programs for middle school students and teens, including hands-on STEM topics and live remote STEM programs with hands-on projects and interactive learning. It also offers three-week research programs in science, engineering and tech, medicine, and business, with topics such as astrophysics, biological research, chemistry research, forensic science, marine biology, neuroscience research, robotics, aerodynamics, mechanics, and entrepreneurship.

Programs

• One-Week Programs — middle school students and teens · Hands-on, fast-paced STEM topics; described as a fun and flexible way to explore different fields.
• Pre-HS Programs — middle school students · One-week programs for middle school students to explore advanced STEM topics through hands-on, engaging projects.
• Three-Week Programs — students entering 8th grade through entering college · Three-week research programs for high-achieving students seeking in-depth study and meaningful research experience.
• Edge Programs — students · One-week programs in subjects like math, science, and AP courses.
• Remote Programs — high-achieving students · Live remote STEM programs with hands-on projects and interactive learning.
• Science — high school students · Three-week research programs in science topics including astrophysics, biological research, chemistry research, forensic science, marine biology, and neuroscience research.
• Engineering / Tech — high school students · Programs in robotics, aerodynamics, mechanics, and more.
• Medicine — pre-med track students · Three-week competitive admissions research programs with hands-on lab work.
• Business — young entrepreneurs and students who see business school in their future · Entrepreneurship and business programs introducing students to the inside workings of a start-up.

At a glance

• Ages: 13–18 years old

About the provider

Boston Leadership Institute has been offering programs since 2011. Its mission statement is “Award-Winning Summer STEM Programs for Teens.” Its credentials and awards include Top 50 Fastest Growing Companies in New England, 2025, The Boston Globe; BioSTEM Award, 2018, J&J; Top Summer Science Program, 2011–Present, ThoughtCo.com; Top Robotics Program, 2017, RoboLoco; Best Medicine Program, 2018, ParentMap; #1 Marine Bio, 2022, ThomasNet, Xometry; Top Summer Programs, 2023, collegematchpoint.com; and Best Computer Science, 2023, collegetransitions.com.

Students seeking to attend a three-week program must apply and be accepted by the admissions team. Three-week programs are for students entering 8th grade through entering college. Remote programs are live and recorded and use shipped laboratory kits.

Last updated September 1, 2026.