Based out of Silicon Valley
In our Summer program, students build sustainable tech apps designed to viably reduce carbon emissions from key industries like AI, transportation, and energy.
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With a diverse background in tech, education, and energy decarbonization, our team designs exceptional project-based learning experiences that are guaranteed to further students’ interest in engineering.
While projects are our main stream of learning, our curriculum includes activities and discussions that give students the “big picture” view of Earth’s ecosystem, as well as what it needs from humanity to thrive.
Our instructional approach is highly personalized, pushing students to be their absolute best, at their own pace (plus, we simply love what we do).
Summer 2025 Program Details
Rising 7th-9th graders
Our summer program lasts 4 weeks, with morning sessions and afternoon sessions. There are 4 sessions to choose from:
June 16 - July 11, 2025 (no class on Juneteenth or July 4)
Monday - Friday, 8am - 12pm
June 16 - July 11, 2025 (no class on Juneteenth or July 4)
Monday - Friday, 1pm - 5pm
July 14 - August 8, 2025,
Monday - Friday, 8am - 12pm
July 14 - August 8, 2025,
Monday - Friday, 1pm - 5pm
BASIS Independent Silicon Valley Upper School in San Jose.
1290 Parkmoor Ave, San Jose, CA 95126.
$2150 Early Bird discount (register by January 31, 2025)
$2450 regular price
$2250 Early Bird discount (register by January 31, 2025)
$2550 regular price.
Summer 2025 FAQs
No prior coding experience is required for our summer program. Our curriculum is designed to provide students with a strong foundation in app development and AI so they can pursue future opportunities in high school and beyond. With a purely "learning by doing" approach, our program brings all students to the same level of mastery through hands-on project building, regardless of prior experience.
Registration takes only a few minutes. Please fill out the brief form at the top of the site secure your spot.
A minimum tuition deposit of $500 is required at time of registration to secure your spot. The remaining tuition amount will be invoiced to your email and must be paid by March 1, 2025.
Yes, students make individual apps during the program, while also collaborating with others to design, code, and test them. The apps are theirs to show off to friends and family, and can also serve as a personal portfolio for private high school admissions as well as garnering access to future opportunities in high school and beyond.
There is no application process. The program is open to any rising 7th-9th grade student. Seats are filled on a first-come first-serve basis.
All cancellations before May 1, 2025 will receive a 100% tuition refund. Cancellations between May 1 - June 1, 2025 will receive a 50% partial refund. Cancellations after June 1, 2025 will receive a 50% partial refund in the form of credit that can be applied to a future program.
Students are required to bring their laptop everyday, as well as a charger (recommended). Everything else -- including additional learning materials, merch, and snacks -- will be provided.
Yes, our program for 7th-9th grade students will be offered during Fall 2025. Details will be announced in mid-2025. To get updates from us regarding future programs, leave your info below.