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Summer STEM Program Skill Development · 2026
Cohort 01 · Ages 12–17
Applications open · Limited seats
Ages 12 – 17

Build
what you imagine.

A summer program where students design, prototype, and ship real projects — coding, CAD, robotics, electronics, and AI — using the same tools innovators use today.

01Hands-on engineering challengesReal problems, real prototypes — no lectures.
02Small cohorts, 1:6 mentor ratioPersonal guidance through every build.
03Portfolio-ready outputsDocumented projects students can show.
Hands
on /
Heads
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Cohort 01 · Now Enrolling
Focus → Coding CAD & 3D Printing Electronics Robotics Product Design Engineering Thinking AI-Assisted Creation
SSP-26 / Program Overview · Page 02 of 02 STEM Skill Development · Ages 12–17
01Program
Philosophy

Students learn through building — not lectures, not memorization.

Every week is structured around a hands-on engineering or design challenge that simulates a real innovation workflow: define the problem, sketch the system, prototype the parts, test, and ship. Mentors guide; students drive.

02Focus Areas

  • Coding — Python, JavaScript, micro-controller programming
  • CAD & 3D printing — Tinkercad, Fusion 360, build-test-revise
  • Programmable electronics & sensors
  • Robotics — mechanical build, control logic, autonomy
  • Product design & physical prototyping
  • Engineering thinking — systems, constraints, iteration
  • AI-assisted creation — using modern tools to design and ship faster

03Tools & Platforms

Tinkercad CAD
Arduino µC
micro:bit µC
LEGO SPIKE ROBOTICS
3D Printers FAB
Laser Cutters FAB
Fusion 360 CAD
AI Prototyping SOFTWARE

04Student Project Examples

Showcase project
01Smart devices
02Sensor systems
03Interactive products
04Robotics challenges
05AI-assisted prototypes
06Branding & packaging

05Core Outcomes

Students will —

  1. Develop technical STEM skills across hardware and software.
  2. Build confidence working with modern, professional-grade tools.
  3. Strengthen problem-solving and engineering thinking.
  4. Create portfolio-ready projects to show schools and programs.
  5. Gain exposure to emerging technologies and innovation pathways.