STEM Program
Be innovative
Who is this programme for?
Explore ideas, experiment with materials, and build your own devices in the CATS Innovation Lab on campus.
At CATS Academy, the city of Boston will be an extension of your classroom. You will meet local artisans, engineers, scientists and entrepreneurs to enhance your learning. This program will inspire you to apply your knowledge of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math.
What will you achieve?
You will:
- learn how science, technology, engineering and mathematics work in the real world
- build teamwork and project management skills
- learn how to build and program electronics and apply your knowledge by completing a Wearable Technology project
- learn how to use open-source technology to develop and practise coding skills.
Timetable
Get a taste of STEM education in the United States. Enjoy a range of creative projects to solve real-life problems such as Do-It-Yourself Electronics, Wearable Technology, and the study of Projectile Motion.
Below is an overview of the fantastic activities you will take part in during the STEM summer program. You can also read more about the individual activities here
Week 1
Day |
Time |
Activity |
Monday |
8:30-12:00 |
Welcome/Get-to-know-you & Bridge Introduction |
1:30-4:00 |
Bridge Building Time |
Tuesday |
8:30-12:00 |
Bridge Testing & Reflection |
1:30-4:00 |
Creative Problem Solving: Learn & Plan |
Wednesday |
8:30-10:00 |
Logic Puzzles/Brain Teasers |
1:00-2:00 |
Marine Biological Laboratory Tour Group #1 (10 Students) |
2:00-3:00 |
Marine Biological Laboratory Tour #2 (10 Students) |
Thursday |
8:30-10:00 |
Creative Problem Solving: Plan, Deliver |
10:00-12:00 |
Creative Problem Solving: Deliver & Reflect |
1:30-4:00 |
Ocean Documentary - Blue Planet/Coral Reefs |
Friday |
8:30 and on |
Logic Puzzles/Brain Teasers/Open Discussion |
11:45 - 1:00 |
Harvard Tour |
1:00 and on |
Free Time in Cambridge/Harvard COOP |
Saturday |
Full day of trips and excursions
|
Sunday |
Full day of trips and excursions |
Read more about the activities
Week 2
Day |
Time |
Activity |
Monday |
8:30-12:00 |
Projectile Motion lab: Learn, Build |
1:30-4:00 |
Projectile Motion lab: FIRE! |
Tuesday |
8:30 and on |
Logic Puzzles/Brain Teasers |
11:45-12:45 |
MIT Tour |
1:00 and on |
Free time near MIT |
Wednesday |
8:30-12:00 |
DIY Electronics Intro |
1:30-4:00 |
DIY Electronics Build |
Thursday |
8:30-10:00 |
DIY Electronics Build |
10:00-12:00 |
More building! |
1:30-4:00 |
DIY Electronics presentation |
Friday |
8:30 and on |
Logic Puzzles/Brain Teasers/Open Discussion |
10:00 and on |
New England Aquarium |
3:00-4:00 |
Codzilla! |
Saturday |
Full day of trips and excursions |
Sunday |
Full day of trips and excursions |
Read more about the activities
Week 3
Day |
Time |
Activity |
Monday |
8:30-12:00 |
Welcome/Get-to-know-you & Bridge Introduction |
1:30-4:00 |
Bridge Building Time |
Tuesday |
8:30-10:00 |
Bridge Testing & Reflection |
10:00-12:00 |
Creative Problem Solving: Learn & Plan |
1:30-4:00 |
Creative Problem Solving: Questions & Plan |
Wednesday |
8:30-10:00 |
Logic Puzzles/Brain Teasers |
11:30 and on |
Harvard Scavenger Hunt |
1:00 and on |
Free time near Harvard |
Thursday |
8:30-10:00 |
Creative Problem Solving: Plan, Deliver |
10:00-12:00 |
Creative Problem Solving: Deliver & Reflect |
1:30-4:00 |
Ocean Documentary - Blue Planet/Coral Reefs |
Friday |
8:30 and on |
Logic Puzzles/Brain Teasers/Open Discussion |
11:30 - 1:30 |
Activity in Woods Hole |
2:00 and on |
Marine Biological Laboratory Tour |
Saturday |
Full day of trips and excursions |
Sunday |
Full day of trips and excursions |
Read more about the activities
Week 4
Day |
Time |
Activity |
Monday |
8:30-12:00 |
Projectile Motion lab: Learn, Build |
1:30-4:00 |
Projectile Motion lab build |
Tuesday |
8:30 and on |
Projectile Motion lab - fire! |
11:00-1:00 |
MIT Tour |
1:00 and on |
Free time near MIT |
Wednesday |
8:30-12:00 |
DIY Electronics Intro |
1:30-4:00 |
DIY Electronics Build |
Thursday |
8:30-10:00 |
DIY Electronics Build |
10:00-12:00 |
More building! |
1:30-4:00 |
DIY Electronics presentation |
Friday |
8:30 and on |
Logic Puzzles/Brain Teasers/Open Discussion |
10:00-2:00 |
Museum of Science |
2:00-3:00 |
IMAX Film |
Saturday |
Full day of trips and excursions |
Sunday |
Full day of trips and excursions |
Read more about the activities
*Timetables are subject to change. We reserve the right to change these schedules with out prior notice.
Quick facts
Age |
14-17 |
Language level requirements |
TOEFL 40+ or equivalent |
Average class size |
14 |
Availability |
CATS Boston |