APPLICATIONS OPEN for Neurodiversity Summer Camps at Stanford University
Our friends at the Stanford Neurodiversity Project are excited to offer two great programs for Summer 2026.
You can reach out to the team with questions at snp-reach@stanford.edu. They give acceptances out on a rolling basis and encourage early applications.
SNP-REACH
Dates:
Cohort #1: July 6 – July 17, 2026 (HYBRID)
Cohort #2: July 20 – July 31, 2026 (IN-PERSON)
About:
The Stanford Neurodiversity Project – Research, Education, and Advocacy Camp for High Schoolers (SNP-REACH) is a two-week summer camp for high school students.
At this camp, students have a variety of opportunities, which include learning more about neurodiversity advocacy, the strengths-based model, universal design principles, and more. Students can also hear from neurodivergent student advocates and collaborate on neurodiversity advocacy projects that they can continue beyond the program. Students conduct group projects of their choice using the design thinking approach. Needs-based scholarships are available by application. The financial aid application can be requested upon admission.
Students will join via Zoom or in person on Stanford’s campus from around the US and around the world. The remote setting allows students to listen carefully to educators, make use of closed captioning, and use preference of voice or the chat function to communicate, which fosters full engagement in group discussions. Leading lecturers, researchers, and clinicians from Stanford and around the country will present on different aspects of neurodiversity and allyship. Small group projects allow students to connect in a deeper, more active way. Both remote and in-person formats allow students to make new friends, expand their worldview, and continue the conversation beyond the camp.
Last summer, 140 high school students were selected from almost 400 applications, representing students from all over California, the United States, and beyond. After the camp, most students continue with their neurodiversity advocacy projects in their own high school. For details about SNP-REACH, including how to apply, please visit our website. We will give out acceptances on a rolling basis.
SNP-BRIDGE
Dates:
June 15 – June 26, 2026 (HYBRID)
About:
This year, the Stanford Neurodiversity Project is piloting Building Resources for Independent Development, Growth, & Empowerment (SNP-BRIDGE): a two-week summer program for college-bound and early college students to maximize their potential in college and engage in neurodiversity advocacy.
A student may be a good fit for SNP-BRIDGE if they are currently a:
- High school senior expecting to graduate in Spring 2026
- Gap year student expecting to start college in Fall 2026
- First year in college
- Second year in college
Both Remote and In-Person Student Experience Available (June 15 to 26, 2026). Please see our website for more details about SNP-BRIDGE, including how to apply.
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