Pre-College Summer Enrichment Program

• Develop a business model.
• Conduct product market research.
• Design a product prototype and pitch presentation.

Build your own startup from the ground up. Startup Entrepreneurship empowers high school students to transform bold ideas into real-world solutions. This collaborative course introduces students to the Lean Startup methodology, design thinking, and customer discovery as they explore the fundamentals of launching a venture. 
Through hands-on project work and mentorship, students will develop business models, conduct market research, and deliver final pitch presentations—while building leadership skills that enhance college readiness and future career success.

• Dates: June 15–26, 2026
• Modality: Commuter (Silicon Valley)
• Cost: $2,500
• Instructor: Yuliya Monastyrska

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• Gain hands-on experience in microbiology and genomics.
• Develop essential lab and data skills.
• Discover your own unique phage.

Dive into the world of ‘phage hunting’, a hands-on experience where you’ll discover, analyze, and decode the DNA of real viruses that infect bacteria.

Introduction to hypothesis-driven laboratory research. Students isolate a unique bacteriophage and characterize its structure and genome.

• Dates: June 15–26, 2026
• Modality: Commuter (Silicon Valley)
• Cost: $2,500
• Instructor: Michael Doody

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• Explore the foundations of artificial intelligence.
• Practice coding on real research applications.
• Gain technical skills for college success.

This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the design, development, and responsible use of modern artificial intelligence models, with a particular focus on large language models (LLMs). Students will learn the core concepts and technologies underlying these systems, including their layered architectures, in-context learning, prompt engineering, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), and fine-tuning. Through hands-on activities, students will build a simple language model, experiment with creating functional AI tools, and critically analyze them for ethical, alignment, and explainability challenges.

• Dates: June 29 – July 17, 2026
• Modality: Hybrid: 1 week online bootcamp + 2 weeks commuter (Silicon Valley)
• Cost: $3,750
• Instructor: Reza Habibi

Note: Curriculum has been updated to include experiential learning from the AI/Machine Learning summer program.

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• Learn the fundamentals of game design.
• Use collaborative development tools.
• Create small games that address real-world problems.

Through hands-on projects, and collaboration, you’ll design games that engage players and inspire change.

Video Game Design will focus on the art of game design, including critical elements such as storytelling, character development, plot construction, and the creation of engaging gameplay.

• Modality: Commuter (Silicon Valley)
• Cost: $2,500
• Instructor: Reza Habibi

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• Explore the foundations of artificial intelligence.
• Practice coding on real research applications.
• Gain technical skills for college success.

AI/Machine Learning empowers high school students to harness the power of data and innovation to explore real-world challenges. This immersive, mentor-guided course introduces students to foundational concepts in artificial intelligence and machine learning through Python-based instruction and hands-on project work. As they analyze data and build predictive models, students will gain practical experience with industry-standard tools—developing critical thinking, problem-solving, and technical skills that support college and career success in a rapidly evolving digital world.

• Modality: Hybrid: 1 week online bootcamp + 2 weeks commuter (Silicon Valley)
• Cost: $3,750
• Instructor: Judith Clymo, Ph.D.

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Where does healthcare begin and where might you fit in?

• Step into the world of medicine before college.
• Get hands-on experience, explore healthcare careers.
• Discover your future in medicine and health.

If you’re a motivated high school student curious about the vast field of medicine, this class is your introduction to the full healthcare system. From emergency response to hospital care and community health, you’ll discover how every role from EMTs and nurses to physicians and researchers contributes to keeping people healthy. Start with a case study and apply your insights to provide the best level of care.

Through interactive sessions, real-world simulations, and expert mentorship, you’ll gain the insight and confidence to begin charting your own path in medicine.

• Modality: Commuter (Silicon Valley)
• Cost: $2,500
• Instructor: Caison Warner

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