SELECTION CONFIRMATION

Updated access protocols for Summer STEM as of 11 MAY 2026

General Public: Refer to the  USNA Updated Base Access guide for full details.

You have been selected for the session indicated in your selection email. If you are unable to attend this session, please complete the 2026 Summer STEM Decline Form or contact us at summerstem@usna.edu.

 

This document contains important information on all aspects of Summer STEM. If you have further questions after reviewing this guide, please email summerstem@usna.edu.

 

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PAYMENT

To secure your spot, please pay the program fee within 10 calendar days of receiving your selection email. If you have any questions or concerns regarding your payment, please reach out to summerstem@usna.edu.

Summer STEM Payment Portal

 

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REQUIRED FORMS

The following forms must be submitted via S-Docs no later than May 1st.

• Medical Consent Form*

• *Including medical information for short-term insurance options if necessary.
  Since the Naval Medical Clinic at the U.S. Naval Academy does not have emergency or inpatient care facilities, participants needing emergency treatment or hospitalization will be sent to Anne Arundel Medical Center or Right Time Medical. The Medical Consent Form must be completed for each participant before check-in.

• Students without medical insurance must obtain short-term coverage for the duration of the Summer STEM program. Short-term medical insurance can be purchased through various providers. Some examples include:

 

• Contact and Travel Form
  This form must be completed and submitted by May 1st. Campers who are picked up by a parent or guardian must be checked out by the person listed on the form.

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PACKING LIST 

The program fee covers gear provided upon arrival, including a T-shirt for each day of camp and one sweatshirt for the week. Campers should bring additional clothing for the entire duration of the program, including athletic wear. Laundry facilities will not be available.

Packing List:

❏ Towels 

❏ Twin (long) size sheets, a light blanket or sleeping bag, and a pillow 

❏ Toiletries 

❏ Sunscreen 

❏ Running shoes (must be closed toed shoes for workshops/intramural activities)

❏ Shorts (must not be tattered, torn, or revealing) 

❏ 2 pairs of Long pants (required to participate in some workshops) 

❏ Electronic form of payment for souvenir shopping in MIDN Store (cashless establishment)

❏ Raincoat/poncho

 

DRESS CODE:

• Campers should bring school-appropriate shorts or pants. Please avoid torn, tattered, or revealing clothing.

• There will be occasional intramural or sports activities.

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ROOM AND MEALS

You will be housed in Bancroft Hall, the largest dormitory complex in the U.S. Rooms are shared by 2 or 3 campers and include desks, showers, and sink areas. Meals will be served at King Hall, the USNA dining facility, throughout the program.

 

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE

Please select the link to view the typical daily schedule

 

TRAVEL INFORMATION

All participants must submit a Contact & Travel form, regardless of their travel method. For those needing Naval Academy transportation to/from BWI, Midshipmen in their Summer Dress White uniforms will be available at all BWI terminals/Amtrak stations to direct participants to the USO or the Academy bus.

Summer Whites:

If a student does not see a Midshipman (e.g., if their flight arrives before 9:00 AM), they should proceed to the USO on the ground level of BWI (baggage claim area). A Midshipman will be present at the USO during the travel window. DO NOT call the USO at BWI with questions as their staff is not equipped to address Summer STEM concerns . Please direct all arrival questions to summerstem@usna.edu. 

 

Flight and Arrival Guidelines:

• Arrivals should be scheduled between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM at Baltimore/Washington International Airport (BWI).

• USNA shuttle transportation is only available until 5:00 PM.

• Late arrivals (after 5:00 PM) should expect to wait at the BWI USO until further transportation is arranged.

Departure Guidelines:

• Departure flights should be scheduled between 2:00 PM and 4:00 PM on the last day of the session.

• Campers will be transported by USNA bus to BWI and escorted through security to their gates.

• If a camper's flight departs after 4:00 PM, they will need to wait at their gate until departure.

• Campers being picked up by a parent/guardian must be checked out in person by the designated individual listed on the Contact and Travel Form.

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ARRIVAL AND CHECK IN DAY

 

Check-in is from 11:00 am-5:00 pm in Dahlgren Hall (#6 on the USNA MAP).

Session 1 (rising 9th graders): June 1

Session 2 (rising 10th graders): June 8

Session 3 (rising 11th graders): June 15

 

Pedestrian Arrival

• Entry is via GATE 1 only. All parents/legal guardians and participants must enter through the pedestrian security screening.  Refer to the  USNA Updated Base Access guide for full details regarding ID requirements. 
• Participants and their luggage will be screened at the Visitor Access Center (VAC) prior to entry. 
• NOTE:  Please plan to park using additional parking options available in downtown Annapolis.
• To assist families without Yard access, Midshipmen will accompany participants from GATE 1 to the program check in area at Dahlgren Hall  

Arrival by Plane or Train:

• • Midshipmen in Summer Dress Whites will be stationed at all BWI terminals and Amtrak stations to direct participants to the USO and/or the Naval Academy bus. DO NOT call the USO at BWI with questions as their staff is not equipped to address Summer STEM concerns . Please direct all arrival questions to summerstem@usna.edu. 
  • International arrivals: Midshipmen will meet the camper on the US side of customs after they clear it.
  • Unaccompanied minors: If your camper is traveling as an unaccompanied minor, please ensure you’ve paid the airline's fee. Unaccompanied minor policies for major airlines are listed below:

• United

• Delta

• American

• Alaska Airlines

• Southwest

Campers arriving by air or train will be accompanied by Midshipmen from the BWI or Amtrak stations.

Please note that cell service at BWI may be limited. Encourage your camper to contact you upon arrival, but understand that they may not be able to do so until they are on the bus to the Academy. For true emergencies, do not use the emergency contact number to verify arrival.

 

Meals:

• Dinner will be provided on arrival day. Please plan accordingly for meals before your arrival.

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Please reference the list below of prohibited items that cannot be brought onto the Yard.

Prohibited Items

• ANY TYPE of Weapons, Knives, explosives (including fireworks), any type of firearm or air gun to
  include blank guns or toys regardless of carrying permit and ammunition.

• Bags larger than a typical purse (e.g., duffle bags, backpacks, large camera bags and coolers)

• Mace / pepper spray (OC) or any other kind of propelled chemical agent for self defense

• Any type of alcohol for consumption (beer, liquor etc)

• Illegal / illicit Drugs of any kind to include marijuana. (Prescription meds from a medical doctor are authorized, being they are in a prescription bottle with the patient's name on the bottle)

• Vehicles not vetted by the visitor control center

• Anything else considered a plausible threat by a screener (police officer / MA).

We are unable to accommodate requests for special workout/training times, camper visitation during the program, reentry after leaving, or dietary restrictions and food allergies.

We do not have medical staff available to administer medication, and participants are not permitted to self-administer prescription medication.

 

CLOSING CEREMONY AND DEPARTURE DAY

The Closing Ceremonies will be held as follows:

SESSION 1 (rising 9th graders) on June 06 at 9:00 A.M. in Mahan Hall 

SESSION 2 (rising 10th graders) on June 13 at 9:00 A.M. in Mahan Hall 

SESSION 3 (rising 11th graders) on June 19 at 9:00 A.M in Mahan Hall  

Mahan Hall is close to #10 on the USNA MAP

 

Parents and families are welcome to attend the ceremony, though attendance is not required. There will be no coordinated parking. We suggest parking in downtown Annapolis and walking to the yard. For parking options, refer to the following: Visit Annapolis Parking Information.

 

Campers must be picked up after the Closing Ceremony on Departure Day. Check-out must be done in-person by the individual listed on the Contact and Travel Form.