@skieurope – I run an academic department and have a lab so I am hoping that we can match any opportunity that may come his way. Maybe even get one of his friends involved. Conducting real research and presenting scientific findings at national meetings is a great experience for a high school student. Unless, of course, that student is more interested in Art History. In that case, I may need to ask a favor from a friend of a friend.
Anyway, that was the deal we made when he decided to apply to boarding school. Summers will be at home with us. This last summer worked out great for him on campus.