Choose your track

Pick the problem
you'll solve.

2 Tracks · Summer '26
Community food bank with produce and supplies ready for distribution
Track 01
FOOD INSECURITY

Closing the meal gap.

Partner with food banks and school nutrition programs. Map distribution networks, shadow operations, and prototype interventions that get more food to more families.

Focus areas

Field researchLogisticsPolicy
Residential neighbourhood with apartment buildings
Track 02
HOUSING & SHELTER

Finding people a home.

Work alongside shelters and housing advocates. Interview residents, study local zoning, and design solutions that increase access to stable housing in your community.

Focus areas

InterviewsUrbanismAdvocacy
What to expect

Program details.

Duration

6 weeks

Schedule

Mon–Fri · 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Cohort Size

Max 20 students

Grades

6–12

Program Fee

$800 · Early Bird $650

Outcome

Certificate of Completion

In-Person Collaboration — Mon, Wed & Fri

Hands-on workshops, team collaboration, data analysis, coding, mapping, and project development.

Remote & Field Research — Tue & Thu

Community-based field research, interviews, observational studies, and neighborhood data collection.

Six weeks, one project

What your six weeks
look like.

Week 01Onboarding & Track Selection

Meet your cohort, choose your impact track, and meet the partner org you'll be serving.

Week 02Field Research

Stakeholder interviews, site visits, and listening deeply to the community you're designing for.

Week 03Solution Design

Synthesize research into a problem statement and prototype your first real solution.

Week 04Build Sprint I

Execute your plan. Mentors check in daily. First feedback from the partner org.

Week 05Build Sprint II & Reviews

Refine based on feedback. Mid-program mentor reviews sharpen the final deliverable.

Week 06Stakeholder Showcase

Present your work to community leaders and hand off your project. Families are welcome.

Showcase day is open to families — Week 6

What you walk away with

Skills that
last.

Every student leaves with a certificate, a portfolio piece, and a toolkit of real-world skills that set them apart for college and beyond.

Design Thinking & Problem Framing
Community Research & Field Interviews
Data Synthesis & Insight Generation
Prototyping & Iteration
Public Speaking & Storytelling
Stakeholder Presentations
Collaborative Teamwork
Social Impact Measurement
Limited spots available

Ready to make
your mark?

Summer 2026 applications are open. Spots are limited — apply today to secure your place.

Full scholarships available · No financial barrier