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The Summer Camp That Rewrites What Comes Next

Twelve weeks of coding, robotics, and engineering – taking capable children from exposure to mastery. Every child starts with a Competence Assessment and leaves with a Readiness Profile. Competence, confidence, and readiness guaranteed. The investment in your child’s trajectory you’ve been searching for.

Affordable Excellence for Every Family
Summer Series Investment Guide

Big Brainbox delivers award-winning summer STEM education at a price that reflects quality and value.

HALF-DAY

The Workshop Series

Starting at
$345 / week

Choice of 9 AM–12 PM or 1–4 PM · Mon–Fri

Award Winning Curriculum
Choice of Morning or Afternoon
3 Hours of Expert Instruction/ Session
1 Applied Workshop / Session
1 Core Competency / Session
6:1 Ratio with Experienced Teachers
STEM.org Accredited Curriculum

The Immersion Series

Starting at
$545 / week

Save $145 vs. two half-day sessions

9 AM–4 PM · Mon–Fri · Extended care available

Award Winning Curriculum
Full Day Immersion
6+ Hours of Expert Instruction / Per Day
2 Applied Workshops / Per Day
2 Core Competency / Per Day
6:1 Ratio with Experienced Teachers
STEM.org Accredited Curriculum

SINGLE DAY

The Custom Session

Starting at
$85 / session

Choice of Half Day or Full Day · Mon–Fri

Award Winning Curriculum
Choice of Morning or Afternoon or Full Day
3 Hours of Expert Instruction/ Session
1 or 2 Workshops
1 Core Competency
6:1 Ratio with Experienced Teachers
STEM.org Accredited Curriculum

If you are looking for Custom Pricing or Small Group Pricing ? Contact Us

Our Innovation Cohorts

Applied learning projects matched to each child’s curiosity, confidence, and ability – so they’re always challenged, never overwhelmed. Every cohort is grouped by age and level, building self-efficacy, resilience, and adaptability. Every placement starts with a Competence Assessment and ends with a personalized Readiness Profile.

Early Explorers

Grades K–2

Play-based discovery builds curiosity & lifelong learning, confidence, and foundational thinking skills. Every initiative begins here. Competence Assessment and Readiness Profile included.

Developing Innovators

Grades 3–5

Students develop collaboration, problem-solving skills, and responsible action by tackling real-world challenges and project-based learning. Competence Assessment and Readiness Profile included.

Future Engineers

Grades 6–8

Advanced learners develop engineering design, agency & reflection, and leadership, building the career path readiness that defines world-class thinkers. Competence Assessment and Readiness Profile included.

From Understanding to Building - Every Day

Great learning happens when students don’t just understand ideas, they apply them. Each day moves from concept to creation, building self-efficacy through hands-on making at every step. The Competence Assessment calibrates each child’s experience from day one. The Readiness Profile captures exactly what they built.

Discovery Lab

Students explore scientific concepts and mathematical thinking to understand the “why” behind ideas.

Applied Daily

Maker Sessions

Students apply their knowledge through building, designing, and solving real-world engineering problems.

Dynamic Schedule: Sessions rotate between morning and afternoon throughout the week. This ensures every student experiences the full range of Science, Math, Technology, and Engineering, regardless of attendance type, and builds a complete trajectory of applied skills.

Program Structure & Learning Outcomes

Full-Week Enrollment (Recommended): The program is designed as a cumulative learning experience where each day builds on the previous one. Students move through a complete “Discovery-to-Build” cycle, allowing them to develop deeper understanding and complete more advanced projects.

Partial-Week Participation: Shorter sessions provide flexibility and allow students to participate in individual projects. However, they represent a modular experience rather than the full structured curriculum, and students may not experience the complete learning progression.

Big Brainbox for an Exclusive Summer Projects Applied Learning Experience

At Big Brainbox, we go beyond traditional summer camps. Our Summer Break Applied Learning Camp prevents learning loss, builds academic confidence, and develops future-ready skills through our proven Fusion Learning Model – turning capable children into next gen leaders with purpose and direction.

Every child starts with a Competence Assessment and leaves with a personalized Readiness Profile – evidence-based, NGSS & CSTA aligned, and informed by OECD and WEF frameworks. Nationally accredited and a Best in Applied Education Award winner.

Not passive summer activities. Structured excellence that changes what your child believes is possible.

The Foundation of Every Big Brainbox Program

Our programs are built on three powerful pillars that help students grow intellectually, emotionally, and creatively.

Applied Learning

Students engage in hands-on, project-based learning with multi-sensory experiences that make concepts easier to understand and remember.

Integrated Skills

Students apply math, science, and logic to real-world areas like coding and robotics-while building leadership and thinking skills.

Unlocking Strengths

We identify individual strengths and help students turn them into real-world skills and confident capabilities.

Recognized Globally for Excellence

Award-Winning Education You Can Trust

Ready to Invest In Summer Competencies ?

Every program is built on project-based learning, small group engagement, and structured skill progression - aligned to NGSS, CSTA, OECD, and WEF frameworks - so your child stays ahead academically while building the career path readiness, resilience & adaptability, and self-efficacy that define success in life. Every child receives a Competence Assessment at the start and a Readiness Profile at the end - so you see exactly what your investment built.

Tailored Learning by Age Group

Our Summer STEM Camp is designed to meet students exactly where they are. Each age group receives the right balance of challenge, creativity, and hands-on learning to build real skills and real confidence.

Grades K–2: Little Innovators

Young learners grow through play, creativity, and guided hands-on making. Competence Assessment ensures the right fit from day one. Readiness Profile captures their foundational growth.

Building & Construction

Early hands-on making and problem-solving skills.

Creative Coding

Algorithmic thinking and basic logic through visual coding.

Science Discovery

Fun experiments that ignite curiosity & lifelong learning.

STEM Games

Interactive games that build focus and teamwork.

Grades 3–5: Building Strong Foundations

Students tackle structured projects that build creative thinking, systems modeling, and experimental design. Competence Assessment identifies where each child can grow most. Readiness Profile documents competencies mastered and the ones ahead.

Coding & Programming

Learn Scratch, beginner Python, and game basics.

Robotics

Build and program robots to solve challenges.

Engineering Design

Design, test, and improve creative solutions.

Applied Sciences

Hands-on experiments in chemistry and physics.

Grades 6–8: Advanced STEM Skills

Older students take on challenges that build leadership, resilience & adaptability, and technical confidence. Competence Assessment calibrates challenge level precisely. Readiness Profile documents career path competencies built across the summer.

Advanced Coding

Develop apps and projects using real programming languages.

Advanced Robotics

Create complex robots using sensors and automation.

Engineering Challenges

Solve real-world problems through testing and design.

Research Projects

Complete guided projects that prepare students for future STEM success.

Recognised for Excellence - And Every Result Is Measured to Prove It

Big Brainbox is a nationally recognised leader in applied learning. Every child is assessed at entry and leaves with a personalised Readiness Profile – measurable, documented growth mapped to NGSS, CSTA, OECD, and WEF standards. No guesswork. No generic certificates.

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Choose Big Brainbox for a summer with a start point, an end point, and a clear record of everything built in between.

Camp Details

Built for your child's summer Investment

Half-day and full-day options with the flexibility real families need.

Dates

May 25 – Aug 14

12 consecutive weeks · Frisco, TX

Grade Groups

K–2 · 3–5 · 6–8

Ages 5–8 · Ages 8–11 · Ages 11–14

Curriculum

12 Competencies

Weekly new competency aligned with NGSS, CSTA, OECD.

Sibling Discount

10% Off

Applied automatically for families enrolling more than one child

9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Half-Day · Morning · Skills Workshop Series

1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Half-Day · Afternoon · Skills Workshop Series

The Neuro Academy

Neurodiversity is a design feature Not a deficit

Big Brainbox’s Neuro Academy is built specifically for students with ADHD, ASD, dyslexia, and twice-exceptional profiles. Every camp session is designed to meet neurodivergent learners where they are – and take them further than standard programs allow.

Testimonials and Social Proof

See why families trust Big Brainbox for their child’s STEM summer camp experience.

"Big Brainbox transformed our child’s summer. Instead of screen time, she was building robots, coding games, and learning real-world skills. This camp truly prepares kids for the future."

Sarah M.

Parent of 3rd grader

"We were searching for the best STEM summer camp near us, and Big Brainbox exceeded expectations. The curriculum is advanced, organized, and genuinely fun. We’ve already enrolled for next year!"

Michael T.

Parent of 7th grader

"Small class sizes made all the difference. My son received personalized attention and completed projects he was so proud of. The structure and professionalism of this STEM camp are unmatched."

Jennifer L.

Parent of 5th grader

"This is not just a summer camp — it’s real learning. The instructors are knowledgeable, patient, and truly inspiring. My daughter now talks about becoming an engineer! Worth every penny."

David K.

Parent of 8th grader

Everything You Need to Know Before You Register

Everything you need to know about our Summer Break STEM Camp

What is a summer camp?

A summer camp is a structured programme where children explore science, coding, engineering, mathematics, and technology through hands-on projects during school holidays. At Big Brainbox, every session builds a measurable competency – from algorithmic thinking to systems modeling – that transfers into the classroom and onto a meaningful career path. Every child receives a Competence Assessment at the start and a Readiness Profile at the end.

How much does summer camp cost?

Big Brainbox summer camp starts at $345/week for the Half-Day Workshop Series and $545/week for the Full-Day Immersion Series. Extended care is available. A 10% sibling discount applies automatically at checkout. Every enrolment includes a Competence Assessment and Readiness Profile at no additional cost.

What age is summer camp for?

Our summer camp serves students in grades K–8 (ages 5–14), across three cohorts: Discovery Builders (K–2), Applied Thinkers (3–5), and Systems Operators (6–8). Each group follows its own curriculum track. Cohort placement is guided by each child’s Competence Assessment.

What do kids actually do at summer camp?

Each week, students explore a different applied learning discipline – coding, robotics, applied science, engineering, mathematics, or AI tools – through a Discovery Lab and a Maker Session. Every day moves from concept to creation. Progress across all 12 competencies is documented in each child’s Readiness Profile.

Is summer camp worth the investment?

Families consistently report measurable improvements in academic confidence, self-efficacy, and school-year readiness. The Competence Assessment ensures every child starts on the right trajectory. The Readiness Profile gives every family a clear, evidence-based record of what was built and what comes next.

What is the Competence Assessment?

The Competence Assessment is a structured evaluation completed before your child’s first session. It identifies their current strengths, thinking styles, and learning gaps across our key competencies – ensuring the right cohort placement and establishing the baseline against which their Readiness Profile is measured.

What is the Readiness Profile?

The Readiness Profile is a personalised document delivered to every family at programme completion. It records each competency built, the measurable progress made from the Competence Assessment baseline, and clear recommended next steps on your child’s career path. This is not a participation certificate – it is a structured map of where your child is and what they’re ready for next.

Do you offer summer camp for kids with ADHD or autism?

Yes. Big Brainbox’s Neuro Academy is built for neurodivergent learners – ADHD, ASD, dyslexia, and twice-exceptional profiles. Sessions are structured, sensory-considerate, and delivered in small groups with executive function support. A Competence Assessment and Readiness Profile are included for every Neuro Academy student.

Is there a half-day summer camp option?

Yes. The Half-Day Workshop Series runs 9 AM–12 PM or 1–4 PM, Monday through Friday, starting at $345/week. Early check-in from 8:30 AM and late check-out to 6:00 PM are available. Each session targets one applied learning competency. Competence Assessment and Readiness Profile are included.

Can I enroll for just one week of summer camp?

Absolutely. Enrolment is flexible – book any single week or any combination from the 12-week schedule (May 25 – August 14). Each week is a self-contained Discovery-to-Build cycle. Students return home with a real project, a real skill, and a Readiness Profile regardless of how many weeks they attend.

What is the student-to-instructor ratio?

We cap enrolment at a maximum of 6 students per instructor. This ensures every child receives genuine individual attention, meaningful feedback, and the self-efficacy that comes from being truly seen and supported. It also ensures Competence Assessment observations and Readiness Profile documentation are accurate and personal.

What makes Big Brainbox different from other summer camps?

Most summer camps are activity-based. Big Brainbox is competency-based and career-path informed. Every child begins with a Competence Assessment and leaves with a Readiness Profile. Every week builds one measurable skill aligned with NGSS, CSTA, OECD, and WEF standards. Students leave measurably more capable, more confident, and further along their trajectory. That’s the distinction.

The Progress Doesn't Stop in Summer

Summer is the beginning
not the complete experience

The competency your child builds across 12 weeks doesn’t expire when the school year starts. Every child begins with a Competence Assessment and leaves with a Readiness Profile – built to travel with them into our year-round pathways, into school, and beyond. Next-gen leaders are built over time, not in a single summer.

Pathway 01

The Advanced Afterschool

1For capable, under-challenged students ready to operate beyond grade-level curriculum all year round. Competency-mapped, leadership-focused, and built for the career path ahead. Your child’s Readiness Profile from Summer Camp informs their Afterschool placement from day one.

Pathway 02

The Neuro Academy

For neurodivergent learners – ADHD, ASD, dyslexia, twice-exceptional. Resilience & adaptability and self-efficacy are design principles here, not afterthoughts. Neurodiversity is a feature. Your child’s Readiness Profile ensures a seamless transition into continued, calibrated support.

Pathway 03

The Honors Homeschool

For families seeking rigorous, credentialed full-school alternatives – a world-class trajectory built around your child’s purpose. Cognia accreditation in progress. Your child’s Readiness Profile provides the foundation for a personalised Honors Homeschool plan.

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