Looking for a summer learning experience

<p>Hi!</p>

<p>I am interested in math and physics. I live in Washington and I would like to know if there are any cheap programs i can get into? I have received a invitation from lead america however the cost is 3,000 without the traveling expenses and i doubt my parents would pay for that. Also i have no previous experience and i am just going there for the experience and perhaps i could take the experience and return for the 2009 summer and do something great. </p>

<p>Also i doubt i would do well with competitive programs because my grades are nothing to be amazed at because i have recently start focusing on school.
Thanks!</p>