Summer Programs

Our STEAM summer programs offer students of all experience levels an exciting mix of hands-on workshops inspired by each week’s theme. Designed to spark curiosity and creativity, students explore engineering, art, science, and technology through fun, engaging activities like building structures, creating artwork, experimenting with science, and learning robotics and coding.

Each day balances active learning with time to relax and connect with friends, creating the perfect blend of fun and growth. From collaborative challenges to discovering new skills, our programs make summer learning unforgettable.

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2026 Course Calendars by Location

Course Level:

101 - Standard, entry level courses. No prerequisites.
201* - Advanced level course - Prerequisite: Successful completion of 101 level program OR demonstrated experience

STEAM Summer Programs are open to all local students who meet the following requirements:

Age: Students must be six years old before the first program day.
Classroom Experience: Students must have completed a full day kindergarten program before participating in summer week-long programs.
Behavior: All students must be able to assimilate to the standard classroom setting, participating within the rules and structure of the group.
Grade: Open to students in Kindergarten thru Eighth Grade during the 2025-26 School Year (current, not rising grade).
Please note: Courses are grouped by grade levels and challenges are tailored to their age. Grade level is strictly enforced because of project difficulty, behavior expectations, and social considerations.

Course Selection:

Select ONE (1) course per week. All workshops will center around this theme for the week. Make sure to review program descriptions and ask any questions before registering. We are unable to transfer students during the program week.
Half-Day Programs: Half-Day camps are listed by week and are limited in space and offering.
Waitlist Programs: If your desired program shows as "WAITLIST", the course is full, but we are accepting a limited number of people onto the waitlist. If you are selecting a waitlist, you may select a second option, however, if your secondary camp fills, we will contact you with two options: (1) Leave the waitlist for your first option and participate in the second course, (2) If you choose to stay on the Waitlist for your first option course, you will be removed from the alternate program.

Registrations Include the Following:

Registration Information
FIRST TIME STUDENTS: A short Student Statement (parents may assist younger students) sharing why the student wants to participate. This should be simple and indicate that the student is interested in attending. Ex. “I love building things!”
A $75 non-refundable deposit per applicant per course. The deposit is non-refundable once registration is confirmed. If not accepted or not space does not become available in any waitlisted programs, the deposit is refunded.

General Information - Sampling of Protocols

All students must submit a STEAM Health form annually. All previous forms expire on January 1st. This form and supplemental documents must be received 30 days prior to your first week of camp. Please refer to the Health Form section for full details.
All work areas are cleaned and sanitized regularly.
Students wash hands or sanitize before and after snacks or meals.
All shared tools/materials are cleaned regularly

Waitlist Students - What's Next?

If/when a student is removed from a course waitlist, families will be notified and given one business day to confirm participation before the space is offered to the next student.
Once confirmed, an invoice will be issued based on the current STEAM payment deadlines.

Transferring Programs

STEAM will accommodate one (1) course (week/program) change per student based on course availability until April 1st, 2026. Changes initiated by families will be assessed a $50 change fee.

Lunch & Snack

Students should bring food for lunch and two snack breaks, along with a water bottle.

Friday Capstone Open Houses

Each program works throughout the week on creating a Capstone project, which they share with the other programs during “Open Houses” starting at lunch on Fridays. This is an opportunity for students to showcase their work and support one another. It is not a family event, but is open just to the students.

Late Drop Offs / Early Pick-Ups

We recognize that summer is a time for annual check-ups and student appointments. We do our best to accommodate arrivals and pick-ups outside standard hours during the program day. Campus Directors are often with other students and cannot check-in or out a student immediately. Please plan accordingly.

Daily Schedule

STEAM Summer Programs are divided into four workshops, two in the morning, two in the afternoon. Below is a tentative schedule which can be adjusted based on student engagement and projects.

8:30A - Student Drop Off begins
9:00A - Morning Meeting - Overview of projects and goals for the day
9:15A - Workshop 1 Begins
10:30A - Snack - Move Break
11:00A - Workshop 2
12:30P - Lunch - Recreation Time or *Half-Day Program pick-up
1:30P - Workshop 3
3:00P - Snack - Move Break
3:30P - Workshop 4*
5:00P - Content Ends / Clean-Up
5-5:30P- Student Pick-Up

Morning Meeting is an opportunity for Educators to share an overview of the day, goals, and projects. Additionally, this is when the community building games take place.

Late Drop Offs / Early Pick-Ups: Summer is a busy time for appointments. Students may arrive outside standard drop hours during the program day. Our educators will not be able to “make-up” any projects missed. Campus Directors are often with other students and cannot check-in or out a student immediately. Please plan accordingly.

2026 CHARLOTTESVILLE IMPORTANT DATES/DEADLINES:

February 1, 2026 at 12:01 AM: Early Registration Discount Expires
March 1, 2026: 50% of outstanding tuition balance due or Early Registration Discount will be removed.
April 1, 2026: 75% of outstanding tuition balance due or Early Registration Discount and Multi-Week Discount will be removed.
May 1, 2026 at 12:01 AM: Standard Registration ends
- Existing Registrations:
  - 100% of total tuition due to retain discounts or Early Registration Discount and Multi-Week Discount
  - Health Forms due for ALL confirmed students
  - Multi-Week Discount expires (waitlist exempt)
- New Registrations:
  - 100% of total tuition due at enrollment
  - Health Forms due within 72 hours of acceptance.
June 1, 2026 at 12:01 AM:
- All accounts must be paid in full, existing and new
- All unpaid accounts a late fee of $75/student will be assessed
- All Health Forms must be received within 48 hours of acceptance or a $50 office fee will be assessed and no less than 5 business days before the program start or registration will be canceled without any refund..
June 2, 2026 until Program Start: All registrations must be paid in full and Health Forms submitted 24 hours after invoice received or registrations will be canceled and all monies paid retained.

Standard Tuition:

Charlottesville: $475
Satellites: $465
Half Day: $320 (Limited Courses)

Deposit:

$100/course - non-refundable, transferable to available summer programs

Add-Ons:

Early Drop: new families/upon request $40/week for 7:50A

Discounts:

Early Registration:
- $25/full day course
- Expires 2/1/2026 at 12:01A
Multi Week:
- $20/week
- Calculated at the FAMILY level
- Full day only / Full week only
- 4+ Weeks family total