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 01 — Onboarding & Track Selection

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

Week 02 — Field Research

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

Week 03 — Solution Design

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

Week 04 — Build Sprint I

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

Week 05 — Build Sprint II & Reviews

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

Week 06 — Stakeholder 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