Apply Now: Summer Camp for Neurodivergent Students

DO-IT's seventh annual summer program for neurodivergent learners is accepting applications through March 31. The camp will take place August 10-14 on the UW Seattle campus. During the Neuroscience for Neurodiverse Learners (NNL) camp, high school students will learn about the interdisciplinary field of neuroscience as they explore assistive technology, prepare for college, and work on academic skills. Examples of topics explored in previous years include how the brain functions, the portrayal of neuroscience in television and movies, the challenges that neuroscientists are trying to solve, and how students can lean into their unique strengths that may help them succeed with their academic goals. 

Recently, the peer-reviewed Journal of Postsecondary Education and Disability accepted an article about what we’ve learned along the way, including tips on how others can replicate elements of the program. The article, called “Increasing College Readiness for Neurodivergent Students by Promoting STEM and Self-Advocacy” is expected in Spring 2026. For more information about lessons learned and helpful resources related to experiences of neurodivergent learners, visit the NNL website. 

The NNL program is a partnership between DO-IT and the UW Center for Neurotechnology. Originally funding came from the National Science Foundation. Current programming comes from the State of Washington and individual donors such as Tracey and Jim Dunlap (in memory of Carl James Dunlap), and Donna and Sam Porritt-Bromage. 

To continue this program beyond 2026, we rely on our generous community and supporters like you. To contribute, visit our online donations page.