12 Online Summer Math Programs for Middle School Students
- Stephen Turban
- 12 hours ago
- 7 min read
If you’re a middle school student looking to level up your math skills, online summer math programs can be an affordable and effective option. These programs go beyond what you typically learn in school, offering advanced coursework, real-world math applications, and even insights into industries where math plays a key role.
You’ll get to sharpen your critical thinking and problem-solving abilities, and in some cases, pick up practical skills like coding or data science. Many programs also feature interactive activities, guest speakers from STEM fields, and group projects, giving you the chance to collaborate with other students and connect with professionals while exploring potential career paths.
We’ve rounded up 12 fully virtual, math-focused programs that take place during the summer, perfect for boosting your skills from anywhere in the world!
12 Online Summer Math Programs for Middle School Students
Cost: Varies depending on program type. Financial aid is available.
Application Deadline: Varying deadlines based on cohort. Spring (January), Summer (May), Fall (September), and Winter (November).
Program Dates: Multiple cohorts throughout the year, including summer (June - August), Fall (September - December), Winter (December - February), and Spring (March - June).
Eligibility: Students in grades 6–8 can apply
The Lumiere Junior Explorer Program is an eight-week online experience where you work individually with a mentor to investigate your academic interests and develop a project that matters to you. Your mentor will be a scholar from a leading research university such as Harvard, MIT, Stanford, Yale, Duke, or LSE. For the first four weeks, you’ll study four distinct topics that relate to your chosen track, gaining broad exposure and foundational understanding. The next two weeks are devoted to honing in on a single subject area that captures your interest, allowing for focused study and deeper exploration. During the final two weeks, you’ll spend time bringing your project to completion, with regular feedback and support from your mentor as you apply what you have learned. Throughout the process, you’ll build both subject expertise and practical research skills, finishing with a completed project under expert guidance. You can find the application form here.
Cost: Tuition fees vary; $15 application fee; financial aid is available; check out the website for more details.
Application Deadline: Applications are open year-round
Program Dates: Flexible dates; recommended enrollment length is 6 months; 4–8 hours per week
Eligibility: Successful completion of Grade 8 Mathematics, Pre-algebra, or equivalent; Students’ test scores typically reflect scores similar to those two grade levels above their current grade.
The Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth offers a range of options for middle and high school students, with a key feature being the flexibility of their self-paced coursework. One option, the Honors Algebra I course, covers concepts such as variables, expressions, and various types of functions, including linear, exponential, and quadratic, and examines how these ideas apply to real-world problems. The course combines structured lessons with opportunities for one-on-one meetings to provide extra guidance. As you move through the material, you’ll complete a variety of graded assignments that may include homework, tests, and projects, as well as a midterm and a final.
Location: Virtual
Application deadline: Rolling deadlines.
Program dates: 25 hours over 10 weeks (on weekends) during the spring cohort and 25 hours over 2 weeks (on weekdays) during the summer cohort.
Eligibility: Students in grades 6-8
If you’re interested in the intersection of math, AI, and computer science, this program’s for you! The AI Trailblazers program by Veritas AI is a virtual program that teaches middle school students the fundamentals of artificial intelligence and machine learning. Over 25 hours, you will learn the basics of Python as well as topics like data analysis, regression, image classification, neural networks, and AI ethics. Students learn through lectures and group sessions with a 5:1 student-to-mentor ratio. Previous student projects have included building a machine-learning model to classify music genres and creating a machine-learning algorithm to provide a custom list of educational resources based on selected specifications.
Cost: $470; $530 with books (for the Self-Paced classes).
Application Deadline: Rolling admissions
Program Dates: Courses are available year-round, including the summer (16 weeks per course); some courses are self-paced.
Eligibility: Students who have completed a Pre-Algebra course. To determine if you’re ready for the course, you can take the diagnostic pretest.
Art of Problem Solving (AoPS) gives you a range of math courses suited to different skill levels, and their Introduction to Algebra A class is especially suitable if you’re a middle school student eager to master the basics of algebra. Throughout this course, you’ll work through essential topics such as the rules of arithmetic, manipulating inequalities, using interval notation, and understanding joint proportion, along with several other foundational concepts. You have the flexibility to select how you’d like to learn: join a series of 16 interactive classes led by experienced instructors, or progress at your own speed by choosing the self-paced option.
Cost: $6,195 (Single Course), $18,580 (Part-Time), $30,970 (Full-Time). Financial aid assistance is available.
Application Deadline: Applications for the next cycle will open in the Fall
Program Dates: Varies based on course load
Eligibility: Students in grades 7 through 12.
Stanford’s Online Middle School presents a range of rigorous math courses aimed at intellectually curious middle schoolers who want academic challenge and personalized instruction. You can choose from classes such as Honors Prealgebra, Honors Beginning Algebra, Computational Thinking and Computer Science, or high school-level courses if you qualify. The program is designed to allow you to tailor your course load, enabling you to enroll in a single class, attend part-time, or pursue a full-time schedule, depending on your goals and availability. To make sure you are placed in the classes that are the best fit, you’ll take a placement test and then partner with an Academic Advisor who will help you select courses that suit your current level and long-term goals.
Cost: Free
Application Deadline: Rolling Admissions
Program Dates: June 10 – 14
Eligibility: Rising 9th graders or middle schoolers above the age of 14
The Illinois Institute of Technology offers an online camp that immerses you in key areas of mathematics, including proofs, number theory, counting, and probability. Over a week, you’ll participate in five online sessions, each lasting two hours, allowing you to thoroughly explore both essential mathematical principles and their applications to real-world scenarios. The camp moves beyond just theory by involving practical problems related to current issues, such as creating better web search techniques or studying the first black hole image at our galaxy’s core.
Cost: $1,275 – $1,575 per session
Application Deadline: May 27
Program Dates: Session 1: June 9 – 27 | Session 2: June 30 – July 18 | Session 3: July 21 – August 8
Eligibility: Middle and high school students who can pass the admission test
AwesomeMath immerses you in advanced problem-solving approaches tied to math contests like AMC and AIME, with each session featuring focused lecture blocks, collaborative problem sets, and live discussions led by expert instructors. The curriculum is designed to sharpen both your conceptual understanding and competition readiness, providing exposure to challenging math topics and strategies that aren’t typically taught in school. You’ll benefit from structured group classes, frequent peer interaction, and the chance to build long-lasting connections with other talented students and faculty.
Cost: Free
Application Deadline: March 20
Program Dates: Summer Course: July 7 – July 25 + Fall Semester Meetings (weekly commitment): August 27 – December 10
Eligibility: Students entering grades 6 or 7 who belong to low-income backgrounds and reside and attend school in the U.S.
This program provides a highly supportive and selective environment for students who wish to explore applied mathematics with real-world relevance, such as cryptography and personal finance. Live online summer sessions with Stanford instructors are paired with ongoing small-group mentorship during the fall, helping you develop confidence, analytical skills, and a sense of belonging in math. The network of participants and mentors fosters connections that last well beyond the summer, offering academic encouragement and guidance throughout the year.
Cost: Starts at $60/month
Application Deadline: Rolling
Program Dates: Various sessions from June – August
Eligibility: Grades K–12 (middle schoolers included)
Outschool offers a wide marketplace of camp experiences, ranging from algebra boot camps to “escape room”– themed math adventures and creative, game-based learning. Its diverse course selection allows you to choose topics that excite you, such as logic puzzles, core skills, or preparations for the upcoming math curriculum. Small online groups foster active participation and create ample opportunities to engage with instructors and peers.
Cost: $299.99
Application Deadline: Rolling
Program Dates: Various sessions from June – August
Eligibility: Grades 1–8
The University of South Florida’s virtual bridge program helps reinforce key math concepts and prepares you for the next school year through interactive, instructor-led sessions. The program focuses on building understanding and fluency by providing real-time support and regular assessments to monitor progress. Its lessons are crafted to keep learners engaged and motivated, fostering both academic development and a positive attitude toward math learning.
Cost: $75
Application Deadline: Rolling
Program Dates: June 16 – 20
Eligibility: Grades 4–6; camps for grades up to 8 (e.g., Python, Fractals)
MSU’s camp offers hands-on, visually driven math exploration, where you tackle topics such as fractals, Python programming, or mathematical patterns found in nature. The daily online sessions feature games, experiments, and creative math challenges designed to spark curiosity and a deep appreciation for mathematical concepts. Collaborative problem-solving and friendly competitions add to the camp’s inclusive, high-energy community feel.
Cost: Free
Application Deadline: Not specified (early application is recommended; program typically fills)
Program Dates: June 30 – July 31
Eligibility: Incoming 6th, 7th, and 8th graders
This five-week, fully online program is designed for middle school students who want to get ahead and strengthen their math skills over the summer. With a curriculum aligned to the Maryland College and Career Math Standards, you’ll participate in interactive digital experiences that focus on active engagement and real-world application. Each morning session includes live instruction, group work, and opportunities to practice new skills, helping you prepare for topics you’ll encounter in your next school year. The program is structured to foster collaboration among peers and direct access to educators, providing support and feedback throughout the course.
Stephen is one of the founders of Lumiere and a Harvard College graduate. He founded Lumiere as a PhD student at Harvard Business School. Lumiere is a selective research program where students work 1-1 with a research mentor to develop an independent research paper.
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