Location: Jackson Walnut Park School (200 Jackson Rd, Newton, MA 02458)
Dates: July 7–18, 2025 (Weekdays only)
Times: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM daily
Lunch: 11:30 AM – 12:00 PM (Students bring their own)
Students: Upcoming 5th & 6th graders
Classes: 2 parallel groups (8–12 students each)
Field Trips:
Week 1: Harvard Museum of Natural History (Enhances Living Systems and Microscopic World days)
Week 2: MIT Museum (Reinforces Forces & Motion and Creative Machines concepts)
Fee: $1,200 per student (Includes all museum tickets, transportation, and program supplies)
9:00-9:45 Morning Lesson
9:45-10:30 Lab/Experiment
10:30-10:45 Snack + Break
10:45-11:30 STEM Project
11:30-12:00 Lunch - Students bring their own
12:00-1:00 Afternoon Lesson
1:00-1:45 STEM Projects
1:45-2:00 Daily Recap & Cleanup
9:00-9:15 Student Arrival
9:15-9:45 Bus to Museum
9:45-12:00 Guided Trip in the Museum
12:00-12:15 Travel to Lunch Spot
12:15-1:15 Lunch + Outdoor Activity
1:15-1:45 Bus Back to School
1:45-2:00 Post-Trip Reflection
All-Inclusive STEM Experience – 50+ hours of expert-led STEM immersion.
Small Class Sizes for Personalized Learning – Hands-on experiments in biology, chemistry, and physics.
Real-World Science & Engineering Adventures – Campers explore fossils at Harvard, tackle engineering challenges at MIT, and participate in exciting experiments—bringing STEM to life beyond the classroom.
Skills for the Future – Builds critical thinking, teamwork, and problem-solving abilities—key skills for academic success and future STEM careers.
Convenient & Supervised – Held on campus at Jackson Walnut Park School with fully supervised field trips. Just pack a lunch—we handle the rest!
Limited Availability – Only 24 total spots (12 per class). Save $100 when you register by June 15 - don't miss out!
Career: Wildlife Biologist
Experiments:
Owl pellet dissection
Water pH testing in different ecosystems
Project: Build a self-sustaining terrarium
Career: Microbiologist
Experiments:
Swab & culture bacteria from surfaces
DNA extraction from bananas
Project: Create "microbe art" with agar plates
Career: Chemical Engineer
Experiments:
Elephant toothpaste (catalyst demo)
Baking soda/vinegar rockets
Project: Design the slowest-bubbling lava lamp
Career: Materials Scientist
Experiments:
Test conductivity of household items
Make non-Newtonian oobleck
Project: Engineer earthquake-proof structures (Jell-O "ground")
Career: Aerospace Engineer
Experiments:
Paper airplane aerodynamics
Balloon rocket races
Project: Egg-drop challenge with recyclables
Career: Solar Energy Technician
Experiments:
Lemon battery circuits
Wind turbine blade efficiency
Project: Build solar ovens to melt s’mores
Career: Civil Engineer
Experiments:
Test bridge materials (paper vs. straws)
Soil erosion simulation
Project: Popsicle stick bridge contest
Career: Robotics Engineer
Experiments:
Domino chain reactions
Pulley system lifts
Project: Rube Goldberg machine
High Enrollment (24 Students/12 per class) - $28,800 Revenue
Instruction (2 teachers + 2 TAs) $6,000 (2,000/teacher + 1,000/TA)
Coordinator $5,500 (2000 fee + 1000 transport + 2500 hotel/Residence Inn Boston Watertown)
Lab Materials $1,000
Field Trips (x2) $1,500
Snacks $600
Total Costs $14,600
Profit $14,200 49% margin
Low Enrollment (16 Students/8 per class) - $19,200 Revenue
Instruction (2 teachers) $4,000 ($2,000/teacher, no TAs)
Coordinator $5,500 (2,000 fee + 1000 transport + 2500 hotel)
Lab Materials $800
Field Trips (x2) $1,200
Snacks $400
Total Costs $11,900
Profit $7,300 38% margin