In Build-It-Bosses, kids design and build houses, towns, and tiny businesses using blocks, boxes, and LEGO. Students create floor plans, explore city zoning through play, and work in teams to bring their ideas to life. Along the way, they learn how building connects to real careers like architect, builder, city planner, and interior designer, while practicing business skills such as planning, budgeting (“block budgets”), and designing for customer needs. A hands-on course for kids who love to build, plan, and create.

In Fashion, Merch & Design Entrepreneurs, students step into the world of fashion and creative business. Kids explore clothing and accessory design, create custom merchandise like stickers, simple apparel, and totes, and learn how products go from idea to must-have item. Students dive into fashion marketing, styling mini photoshoots, and exploring trend forecasting—figuring out what’s popular and why. Along the way, they’re introduced to careers such as fashion designer, merch manager, and illustrator, while learning business concepts like branding, profit margins, limited drops, and understanding demand. This course builds creativity, confidence, and entrepreneurial thinking—perfect for kids who love style, art, and expressing themselves through design.

This hands-on summer course invites kids to explore insects, decomposers, and soil health through fun, outdoor activities. Students investigate worms, beetles, and fungi, create mini compost bottles, build simple bug hotels, and play insect-inspired movement games. Along the way, children learn about the cultural importance of insects in African and Indigenous traditions while building curiosity, creativity, and a deeper connection to the natural world.

In Community Impact Start Up, students become changemakers by exploring how businesses can solve real community challenges. Kids learn to identify problems in their community and design service-based ventures that help people in meaningful ways. Students practice working with partners and stakeholders, communicating their ideas clearly, and building a strong mission. Along the way, they discover careers such as nonprofit leader, social entrepreneur, and public service professional, while learning business skills like mission statements, measuring impact, and understanding grants. This course builds empathy, leadership, and problem-solving—perfect for kids who want to make a difference.

In Pet & Animal Helper, kids explore animal care through imaginative play and hands-on activities. Students set up pretend grooming, training, and vet stations, and create craft pet toys and treats. They learn about caring careers like veterinarian, groomer, pet-shop owner, and zookeeper, while practicing simple business skills by providing helpful services and earning “paw points.” A playful, empathy-building course for kids who love animals and helping others.

This summer, kids will plant herbs and culturally significant crops, learn about BIPOC urban farmers, create garden markers, and taste fresh herbs while building sensory and plant-care skills. Along the way, they’ll explore how community gardens support culture, connection, and food justice.

In Innovation Olympics, students work in teams to tackle daily innovation challenges in engineering, design, and business. Kids collaborate, solve problems in real time, and pitch their ideas just like real-world leaders. They explore careers such as engineer, CEO, and product manager, while building skills in leadership, teamwork, deadlines, and presentations. The week wraps up with the exciting Entrepreneur Games, featuring awards for creativity, teamwork, prototypes, and pitches. A fast-paced course for kids who love challenges, competition, and big ideas.

In Super Service Stars, kids run pretend service businesses—like cleaning crews, helper squads, and fix-it teams—while solving community problems with kindness and creativity. They explore careers like teacher, nurse, firefighter, and entrepreneur, and learn how businesses help people and communities. A hands-on course for kids who love helping and making a difference.

This summer, students will explore the outdoors through art, storytelling, and creative expression. Kids will build land art sculptures inspired by BIPOC eco-artists, create “story stones” using paints made from plants and soil, and make textured collages from leaves, bark, and grasses. Through nature sound mapping and cultural stories about creativity, children will connect with the natural world, develop observation skills, and express themselves in unique, hands-on ways—turning summer days into imaginative outdoor adventures.

Are you ready to dive into the sweet and magical world of Willy Wonka? Let’s bring Willy Wonka's chocolate factory to life! Each child will have the chance to design and build their very own chocolate room scene using frosting and a wide variety of sweets. From lollipops to gummy bears, the possibilities are endless! *Please pack a nut free snack and drink for your child.