Other than summer programs....

<p>Is there a science museum in your town/city? That is a great place to volunteer.</p>

<p>Also, here is a pretty awesome thread on how to get a summer research position at a local college:
<a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/summer-programs/1063234-how-apply-independent-research-internships.html?highlight=research[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/summer-programs/1063234-how-apply-independent-research-internships.html?highlight=research&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;