S88-SU26-WD-BLT-7-Innovation Makers

Program Description

Course Details: • Name: Innovation Makers • Date: August 10, 2026 – August 14, 2026 • Time: Weekdays, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM • Location: Burlington Classroom • Grades: G4+ • Prerequisite: None This immersive 5-day Innovation Maker Summer Program empowers students in Grade 4 and above to become creators, designers, and problem-solvers. Students select an Innovation Project and work through a professional engineering design process used by real-world engineers and product teams: Identify → Brainstorm → Research → Design → Make → Present. Throughout the week, students apply both hands-on making and AI-powered research tools to bring ideas from concept to prototype. Program projects integrate 3D design and 3D printing, laser cutting, AI research, AI agents, physical prototyping, demos, and basic websites to document and present their work. The program emphasizes creativity, critical thinking, collaboration, and clear communication. Maker Themes (examples): • Underwater Robotics Exploration • AI Learning Agents • Marble Run Design • Robotic Arm Engineering • AI Art & Generative Design Learning Outcomes: What Makes This Program Unique • Student-driven projects: Learners choose themes and define their own challenges. • Real engineering workflow: Emphasis on iteration, testing, and problem-solving. • Integrated AI + Making: Use AI responsibly for research, ideation, and automation. • Presentation & showcase: Students present prototypes and design decisions at the end of the week. Multi-Week Enrollment Content is not repeated each week. Students may enroll in multiple weeks to deepen, extend, or evolve their projects—moving from prototype to refinement, advanced features, or new applications. This Innovation Program is ideal for curious, motivated students who enjoy building, experimenting, and turning ideas into real-world solutions. Schedule of the Day: 8:55 am - Check-In 9:00 am - Icebreakers 9:30 am - Small-Group Learning 11:30 am - Recess 12:00 pm - Lunch 12:30 pm - Back to Work 3:00 pm - Outdoor Relax 3:30 pm - That’s a Wrap! 4:00 pm - Pick up