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The Advent School: Design at Advent

The program uniquely blends hands-on design and engineering projects with daily explorations of Boston, connecting learning to real-world environments and inspiring future STEM innovators.

🔥 Elementary 🕒 2-week Day Camp In-person All skill levels 💰 $1,250–$1,350/session

About this camp

Design at Advent offers dynamic STEM programs for children ages 5–12, focusing on hands-on engineering and design thinking. Across various immersive themes, children engage in building, experimenting, and creating to develop problem-solving skills and confidence. The curriculum emphasizes the design process, from imagining and sketching to building, testing, and refining ideas. Campers utilize recycled materials and learn proper tool usage. A key component of the program involves engaging field trips throughout Boston to museums, science centers, local parks, and innovative community spaces, connecting classroom learning to real-world environments and challenges. These excursions also provide opportunities to meet experts in STEM fields, offering firsthand insights into potential careers. The program culminates in a Design Expo where children share their creations and prototypes with friends and family.

What a typical day looks like

Each day, designers and faculty explore Boston, play games, and gather inspiration, with programming running from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Best suited for

This camp is ideal for curious minds aged 5-12 who enjoy hands-on projects, creative problem-solving, and exploring how STEM concepts apply to the world around them.

What you'll learn

Engineering Design Thinking Problem Solving Prototyping Tool Use STEM Careers Urban Exploration

Location

99 West Cedar Street, Boston, MA 02108

Sponsored · Research Ignited

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