Middle School Afterschool AI & Technology Fundamentals

  • Computers, Computer programming
TPI STEM Lab: 89 South St, Boston, MA 02111, USA
Zoom
Oct 27 2025
May 30 2026

Schedules

BLOCK 1: MON & SAT - FOUNDATIONS OF LIFE WITH LAB SESSION (10/27/2025-11/21/2025) Registration closed

$560 per block (MON & SAT $560.00 USD)
$560.00 USD
  • Mon4:30 - 5:30 pm
  • Sat9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Description

Monday, 4.30pm-5.30pm Virtual class + Saturday, 9am-12pm Hands-on Lab.

  • Week 1 (10/27/2025-10/31/2025): Introduction to Biology & Lab Safety
  • Week 2 (11/03/2025-11/07/2025): Cells - The Building Blocks of Life
  • Week 3 (11/10/2025-11/14/2025): DNA - The Code of Life
  • Week 4 (11/17/2025-11/21/2025): Scientific Method & Investigation Skills

 

Registration period

Registration for this schedule starts on 09/11/2025 and ends on 10/27/2025

Restrictions

Participants must currently be in grades 6 to 8.

BLOCK 1: MON & SUN - FOUNDATIONS OF LIFE WITH LAB SESSION (10/27/2025-11/21/2025) Registration closed

$560 per block
$560.00 USD
  • Mon4:30 - 5:30 pm
  • Sun9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Description

Monday, 4.30pm-5.30pm Virtual class with Sunday, 9am-12pm Hands-on Lab.

  • Week 1 (10/27/2025-10/31/2025): Introduction to Biology & Lab Safety
  • Week 2 (11/03/2025-11/07/2025): Cells - The Building Blocks of Life
  • Week 3 (11/10/2025-11/14/2025): DNA - The Code of Life
  • Week 4 (11/17/2025-11/21/2025): Scientific Method & Investigation Skills

 

Registration period

Registration for this schedule starts on 09/11/2025 and ends on 10/27/2025

Restrictions

Participants must currently be in grades 6 to 8.

BLOCK 1: WED & SUN - FOUNDATIONS OF LIFE WITH LAB SESSION (10/27/2025-11/21/2025) Registration closed

$560 per block
$560.00 USD
  • Wed4:30 - 5:30 pm
  • Sun9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Description

Wednesday, 4.30pm-5.30pm Virtual class with Sunday, 9am-12pm Hands-on Lab.

  • Week 1 (10/27/2025-10/31/2025): Introduction to Biology & Lab Safety
  • Week 2 (11/03/2025-11/07/2025): Cells - The Building Blocks of Life
  • Week 3 (11/10/2025-11/14/2025): DNA - The Code of Life
  • Week 4 (11/17/2025-11/21/2025): Scientific Method & Investigation Skills

 

Registration period

Registration for this schedule starts on 09/11/2025 and ends on 10/27/2025

Restrictions

Participants must currently be in grades 6 to 8.

BLOCK 1: WED & SAT - FOUNDATIONS OF LIFE WITH LAB SESSION (10/27/2025-11/21/2025) Registration closed

$560 per block
$560.00 USD
  • Wed4:30 - 5:30 pm
  • Sat9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Description

Wednesday, 4.30pm-5.30pm Virtual class with Saturday, 9am-12pm Hands-on Lab.

  • Week 1 (10/27/2025-10/31/2025): Introduction to Biology & Lab Safety
  • Week 2 (11/03/2025-11/07/2025): Cells - The Building Blocks of Life
  • Week 3 (11/10/2025-11/14/2025): DNA - The Code of Life
  • Week 4 (11/17/2025-11/21/2025): Scientific Method & Investigation Skills

 

Registration period

Registration for this schedule starts on 09/11/2025 and ends on 10/27/2025

Restrictions

Participants must currently be in grades 6 to 8.

BLOCK 2: WED & SAT - HEREDITY & CLASSIFICATION (12/01/2025-12/26/2025) Registration closed

$560 per block
$560.00 USD
  • Wed4:30 - 5:30 pm
  • Sat9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Description

Wednesday, 4.30pm-5.30pm Virtual class with Saturday, 9am-12pm Hands-on Lab.

  • Week 5 (12/01/2025-12/05/2025): How Traits are Passed Down
  • Week 6 (12/08/2025-12/12/2025): Classification - Organizing Life
  • Week 7 (12/15/2025-12/19/2025): Plants - Producers of Life
  • Week 8 (12/22/2025-12/26/2025): Plant Reproduction & Growth

Registration period

Registration for this schedule starts on 09/11/2025 and ends on 10/27/2025

Restrictions

Participants must currently be in grades 6 to 8.

BLOCK 2: WED & SUN - HEREDITY & CLASSIFICATION (12/01/2025-12/26/2025)

$560 per block
$560.00 USD
  • Wed4:30 - 5:30 pm
  • Sun9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Description

Wednesday, 4.30pm-5.30pm Virtual class with Sunday, 9am-12pm Hands-on Lab.

  • Week 5 (12/01/2025-12/05/2025): How Traits are Passed Down
  • Week 6 (12/08/2025-12/12/2025): Classification - Organizing Life
  • Week 7 (12/15/2025-12/19/2025): Plants - Producers of Life
  • Week 8 (12/22/2025-12/26/2025): Plant Reproduction & Growth

 

Registration period

Registration for this schedule starts on 09/09/2025 and ends on 11/17/2025

Restrictions

Participants must currently be in grades 6 to 8.

BLOCK 2: MON & SUN - HEREDITY & CLASSIFICATION (12/01/2025-12/26/2025)

$560 per block
$560.00 USD
  • Mon4:30 - 5:30 pm
  • Sun9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Description

Wednesday, 4.30pm-5.30pm Virtual class with Sunday, 9am-12pm Hands-on Lab.

  • Week 5 (12/01/2025-12/05/2025): How Traits are Passed Down
  • Week 6 (12/08/2025-12/12/2025): Classification - Organizing Life
  • Week 7 (12/15/2025-12/19/2025): Plants - Producers of Life
  • Week 8 (12/22/2025-12/26/2025): Plant Reproduction & Growth

 

Registration period

Registration for this schedule starts on 09/09/2025 and ends on 11/17/2025

Restrictions

Participants must currently be in grades 6 to 8.

BLOCK 2: MON & SAT - HEREDITY & CLASSIFICATION (12/01/2025-12/26/2025)

$560 per block
$560.00 USD
  • Mon4:30 - 5:30 pm
  • Sat9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Description

Wednesday, 4.30pm-5.30pm Virtual class with Saturday, 9am-12pm Hands-on Lab.

  • Week 5 (12/01/2025-12/05/2025): How Traits are Passed Down
  • Week 6 (12/08/2025-12/12/2025): Classification - Organizing Life
  • Week 7 (12/15/2025-12/19/2025): Plants - Producers of Life
  • Week 8 (12/22/2025-12/26/2025): Plant Reproduction & Growth

 

Registration period

Registration for this schedule starts on 09/09/2025 and ends on 11/17/2025

Restrictions

Participants must currently be in grades 6 to 8.

BLOCK 3: MON & SAT - ORGANISMS & MICROLIFE (01/13/2026-02/07/2026)

$560 per block
$560.00 USD
  • Mon4:30 - 5:30 pm
  • Sat9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Description

Wednesday, 4.30pm-5.30pm Virtual class with Saturday, 9am-12pm Hands-on Lab.

  • Week 9 (01/13/2026-01/17/2026): Animals - Consumers in Nature
  • Week 10 (01/20/2026-01/24/2026): Microorganisms - The Invisible World
  • Week 11 (01/27/2026-01/31/2026): Ecosystems - Living Together
  • Week 12 (02/03/2026-02/07/2026): Symbiosis & Population Dynamics

 

Registration period

Registration for this schedule starts on 09/09/2025 and ends on 01/12/2026

Restrictions

Participants must currently be in grades 6 to 8.

BLOCK 3: MON & SUN - ORGANISMS & MICROLIFE (01/13/2026-02/07/2026)

$560 per block
$560.00 USD
  • Mon4:30 - 5:30 pm
  • Sun9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Description

Wednesday, 4.30pm-5.30pm Virtual class with Sunday, 9am-12pm Hands-on Lab.

  • Week 9 (01/13/2026-01/17/2026): Animals - Consumers in Nature
  • Week 10 (01/20/2026-01/24/2026): Microorganisms - The Invisible World
  • Week 11 (01/27/2026-01/31/2026): Ecosystems - Living Together
  • Week 12 (02/03/2026-02/07/2026): Symbiosis & Population Dynamics

 

Registration period

Registration for this schedule starts on 09/09/2025 and ends on 01/12/2026

Restrictions

Participants must currently be in grades 6 to 8.

BLOCK 3: WED & SAT - ORGANISMS & MICROLIFE (01/13/2026-02/07/2026)

$560 per block
$560.00 USD
  • Wed4:30 - 5:30 pm
  • Sat9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Description

Wednesday, 4.30pm-5.30pm Virtual class with Saturday, 9am-12pm Hands-on Lab.

  • Week 9 (01/13/2026-01/17/2026): Animals - Consumers in Nature
  • Week 10 (01/20/2026-01/24/2026): Microorganisms - The Invisible World
  • Week 11 (01/27/2026-01/31/2026): Ecosystems - Living Together
  • Week 12 (02/03/2026-02/07/2026): Symbiosis & Population Dynamics

 

Registration period

Registration for this schedule starts on 09/09/2025 and ends on 01/12/2026

Restrictions

Participants must currently be in grades 6 to 8.

BLOCK 3: WED & SUN - ORGANISMS & MICROLIFE (01/13/2026-02/07/2026)

$560 per block
$560.00 USD
  • Wed4:30 - 5:30 pm
  • Sun9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Description

Wednesday, 4.30pm-5.30pm Virtual class with Sunday, 9am-12pm Hands-on Lab.

  • Week 9 (01/13/2026-01/17/2026): Animals - Consumers in Nature
  • Week 10 (01/20/2026-01/24/2026): Microorganisms - The Invisible World
  • Week 11 (01/27/2026-01/31/2026): Ecosystems - Living Together
  • Week 12 (02/03/2026-02/07/2026): Symbiosis & Population Dynamics

 

Registration period

Registration for this schedule starts on 09/09/2025 and ends on 01/12/2026

Restrictions

Participants must currently be in grades 6 to 8.

BLOCK 4: WED & SUN - ENERGY & ADAPTATIONS (02/10/2026-03/07/2026)

$560 per block
$560.00 USD
  • Wed4:30 - 5:30 pm
  • Sun9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Description

Wednesday, 4.30pm-5.30pm Virtual class with Sunday, 9am-12pm Hands-on Lab.

  • Week 13 (02/10/2026-02/14/2026): Energy Flow in Nature
  • Week 14 (02/17/2026-02/21/2026): Adaptations - Surviving in Nature
  • Week 15 (02/24/2026-02/28/2026): Human Body Systems - How We Work
  • Week 16 (03/03/2026-03/07/2026): Nutrition and Digestion

Registration period

Registration for this schedule starts on 09/09/2025 and ends on 02/02/2026

Restrictions

Participants must currently be in grades 6 to 8.

BLOCK 4: WED & SUN - ENERGY & ADAPTATIONS (02/10/2026-03/07/2026)

$560 per block
$560.00 USD
  • Wed4:30 - 5:30 pm
  • Sun9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Description

Wednesday, 4.30pm-5.30pm Virtual class with Sunday, 9am-12pm Hands-on Lab.

  • Week 13 (02/10/2026-02/14/2026): Energy Flow in Nature
  • Week 14 (02/17/2026-02/21/2026): Adaptations - Surviving in Nature
  • Week 15 (02/24/2026-02/28/2026): Human Body Systems - How We Work
  • Week 16 (03/03/2026-03/07/2026): Nutrition and Digestion

Registration period

Registration for this schedule starts on 09/09/2025 and ends on 02/02/2026

Restrictions

Participants must currently be in grades 6 to 8.

BLOCK 4: WED & SAT - ENERGY & ADAPTATIONS (02/10/2026-03/07/2026)

$560 per block
$560.00 USD
  • Wed4:30 - 5:30 pm
  • Sat9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Description

Wednesday, 4.30pm-5.30pm Virtual class with Saturday, 9am-12pm Hands-on Lab.

  • Week 13 (02/10/2026-02/14/2026): Energy Flow in Nature
  • Week 14 (02/17/2026-02/21/2026): Adaptations - Surviving in Nature
  • Week 15 (02/24/2026-02/28/2026): Human Body Systems - How We Work
  • Week 16 (03/03/2026-03/07/2026): Nutrition and Digestion

Registration period

Registration for this schedule starts on 09/09/2025 and ends on 02/02/2026

Restrictions

Participants must currently be in grades 6 to 8.

BLOCK 4: MON & SAT - ENERGY & ADAPTATIONS (02/10/2026-03/07/2026)

$560 per block
$560.00 USD
  • Mon4:30 - 5:30 pm
  • Sat9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Description

Monday, 4.30pm-5.30pm Virtual class with Saturday, 9am-12pm Hands-on Lab.

  • Week 13 (02/10/2026-02/14/2026): Energy Flow in Nature
  • Week 14 (02/17/2026-02/21/2026): Adaptations - Surviving in Nature
  • Week 15 (02/24/2026-02/28/2026): Human Body Systems - How We Work
  • Week 16 (03/03/2026-03/07/2026): Nutrition and Digestion

Registration period

Registration for this schedule starts on 09/09/2025 and ends on 02/02/2026

Restrictions

Participants must currently be in grades 6 to 8.

BLOCK 4: MON & SUN - ENERGY & ADAPTATIONS (02/10/2026-03/07/2026)

$560 per block
$560.00 USD
  • Mon4:30 - 5:30 pm
  • Sun9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Description

Monday, 4.30pm-5.30pm Virtual class with Sunday, 9am-12pm Hands-on Lab.

  • Week 13 (02/10/2026-02/14/2026): Energy Flow in Nature
  • Week 14 (02/17/2026-02/21/2026): Adaptations - Surviving in Nature
  • Week 15 (02/24/2026-02/28/2026): Human Body Systems - How We Work
  • Week 16 (03/03/2026-03/07/2026): Nutrition and Digestion

Registration period

Registration for this schedule starts on 09/09/2025 and ends on 02/02/2026

Restrictions

Participants must currently be in grades 6 to 8.

BLOCK 5: MON & SUN - REPRODUCTION & LIFE CYCLES (03/10/2026-04/04/2026)

$560 per block
$560.00 USD
  • Mon4:30 - 5:30 pm
  • Sun9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Description

Monday, 4.30pm-5.30pm Virtual class with Sunday, 9am-12pm Hands-on Lab.

  • Week 17 (03/10/2026-03/14/2026): Reproduction and Life Cycles
  • Week 18 (03/17/2026-03/21/2026): Environmental Changes and Responses
  • Week 19 (03/24/2026-03/28/2026): Biodiversity - The Variety of Life
  • Week 20 (03/31/2026-04/04/2026): Evolution - Life Changes Over Time

Registration period

Registration for this schedule starts on 09/11/2025 and ends on 02/24/2026

Restrictions

Participants must currently be in grades 6 to 8.

BLOCK 5: MON & SAT - REPRODUCTION & LIFE CYCLES (03/10/2026-04/04/2026)

$560 per block
$560.00 USD
  • Mon4:30 - 5:30 pm
  • Sat9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Description

Monday, 4.30pm-5.30pm Virtual class with Saturday, 9am-12pm Hands-on Lab.

  • Week 17 (03/10/2026-03/14/2026): Reproduction and Life Cycles
  • Week 18 (03/17/2026-03/21/2026): Environmental Changes and Responses
  • Week 19 (03/24/2026-03/28/2026): Biodiversity - The Variety of Life
  • Week 20 (03/31/2026-04/04/2026): Evolution - Life Changes Over Time

Registration period

Registration for this schedule starts on 09/11/2025 and ends on 02/24/2026

Restrictions

Participants must currently be in grades 6 to 8.

BLOCK 5: WED & SAT - REPRODUCTION & LIFE CYCLES (03/10/2026-04/04/2026)

$560 per block
$560.00 USD
  • Wed4:30 - 5:30 pm
  • Sat9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Description

Wednesday, 4.30pm-5.30pm Virtual class with Saturday, 9am-12pm Hands-on Lab.

  • Week 17 (03/10/2026-03/14/2026): Reproduction and Life Cycles
  • Week 18 (03/17/2026-03/21/2026): Environmental Changes and Responses
  • Week 19 (03/24/2026-03/28/2026): Biodiversity - The Variety of Life
  • Week 20 (03/31/2026-04/04/2026): Evolution - Life Changes Over Time

Registration period

Registration for this schedule starts on 09/11/2025 and ends on 02/24/2026

Restrictions

Participants must currently be in grades 6 to 8.

BLOCK 5: WED & SUN - REPRODUCTION & LIFE CYCLES (03/10/2026-04/04/2026)

$560 per block
$560.00 USD
  • Wed4:30 - 5:30 pm
  • Sun9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Description

Wednesday, 4.30pm-5.30pm Virtual class with Sunday, 9am-12pm Hands-on Lab.

  • Week 17 (03/10/2026-03/14/2026): Reproduction and Life Cycles
  • Week 18 (03/17/2026-03/21/2026): Environmental Changes and Responses
  • Week 19 (03/24/2026-03/28/2026): Biodiversity - The Variety of Life
  • Week 20 (03/31/2026-04/04/2026): Evolution - Life Changes Over Time

Registration period

Registration for this schedule starts on 09/11/2025 and ends on 02/24/2026

Restrictions

Participants must currently be in grades 6 to 8.

BLOCK 6: WED & SUN - BIOTECHNOLOGY & HEALTH (04/07/2026-05/02/2026)

$560 per block
$560.00 USD
  • Wed4:30 - 5:30 pm
  • Sun9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Description

Wednesday, 4.30pm-5.30pm Virtual class with Sunday, 9am-12pm Hands-on Lab.

  • Week 21 (04/07/2026-04/11/2026): Biotechnology - Using Biology to Help Humans
  • Week 22 (04/14/2026-04/18/2026): Human Health and Disease
  • Week 23 (04/21/2026-04/25/2026): Data Collection and Analysis
  • Week 24 (04/28/2026-05/02/2026): Environmental Science & Conservation

Registration period

Registration for this schedule starts on 09/11/2025 and ends on 03/16/2026

Restrictions

Participants must currently be in grades 6 to 8.

BLOCK 6: WED & SAT - BIOTECHNOLOGY & HEALTH (04/07/2026-05/02/2026)

$560 per block
$560.00 USD
  • Wed4:30 - 5:30 pm
  • Sat9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Description

Wednesday, 4.30pm-5.30pm Virtual class with Saturday, 9am-12pm Hands-on Lab.

  • Week 21 (04/07/2026-04/11/2026): Biotechnology - Using Biology to Help Humans
  • Week 22 (04/14/2026-04/18/2026): Human Health and Disease
  • Week 23 (04/21/2026-04/25/2026): Data Collection and Analysis
  • Week 24 (04/28/2026-05/02/2026): Environmental Science & Conservation

Registration period

Registration for this schedule starts on 09/11/2025 and ends on 03/16/2026

Restrictions

Participants must currently be in grades 6 to 8.

BLOCK 6: MON & SAT - BIOTECHNOLOGY & HEALTH (04/07/2026-05/02/2026)

$560 per block
$560.00 USD
  • Mon4:30 - 5:30 pm
  • Sat9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Description

Monday, 4.30pm-5.30pm Virtual class with Saturday, 9am-12pm Hands-on Lab.

  • Week 21 (04/07/2026-04/11/2026): Biotechnology - Using Biology to Help Humans
  • Week 22 (04/14/2026-04/18/2026): Human Health and Disease
  • Week 23 (04/21/2026-04/25/2026): Data Collection and Analysis
  • Week 24 (04/28/2026-05/02/2026): Environmental Science & Conservation

Registration period

Registration for this schedule starts on 09/11/2025 and ends on 03/16/2026

Restrictions

Participants must currently be in grades 6 to 8.

BLOCK 6: MON & SUN - BIOTECHNOLOGY & HEALTH (04/07/2026-05/02/2026)

$560 per block
$560.00 USD
  • Mon4:30 - 5:30 pm
  • Sun9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Description

Monday, 4.30pm-5.30pm Virtual class with Sunday, 9am-12pm Hands-on Lab.

  • Week 21 (04/07/2026-04/11/2026): Biotechnology - Using Biology to Help Humans
  • Week 22 (04/14/2026-04/18/2026): Human Health and Disease
  • Week 23 (04/21/2026-04/25/2026): Data Collection and Analysis
  • Week 24 (04/28/2026-05/02/2026): Environmental Science & Conservation

Registration period

Registration for this schedule starts on 09/11/2025 and ends on 03/16/2026

Restrictions

Participants must currently be in grades 6 to 8.

BLOCK 7: MON & SUN - FINAL PROJECTS & PRESENTATIONS (05/05/2026-05/30/2026)

$560 per block
$560.00 USD
  • Mon4:30 - 5:30 pm
  • Sun9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Description

Monday, 4.30pm-5.30pm Virtual class with Sunday, 9am-12pm Hands-on Lab.

  • Week 25 (05/05/2026-05/09/2026): Final Project Planning
  • Week 26 (05/12/2026-05/16/2026): Final Project Implementation Phase 1
  • Week 27 (05/19/2026-05/23/2026): Final Project Implementation Phase 2
  • Week 28 (05/26/2026-05/30/2026): Presentations and Course Reflection

Registration period

Registration for this schedule starts on 09/11/2025 and ends on 04/20/2026

Restrictions

Participants must currently be in grades 6 to 8.

BLOCK 7: MON & SAT - FINAL PROJECTS & PRESENTATIONS (05/05/2026-05/30/2026)

$560 per block
$560.00 USD
  • Mon4:30 - 5:30 pm
  • Sat9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Description

Monday, 4.30pm-5.30pm Virtual class with Saturday, 9am-12pm Hands-on Lab.

  • Week 25 (05/05/2026-05/09/2026): Final Project Planning
  • Week 26 (05/12/2026-05/16/2026): Final Project Implementation Phase 1
  • Week 27 (05/19/2026-05/23/2026): Final Project Implementation Phase 2
  • Week 28 (05/26/2026-05/30/2026): Presentations and Course Reflection

Registration period

Registration for this schedule starts on 09/11/2025 and ends on 04/20/2026

Restrictions

Participants must currently be in grades 6 to 8.

BLOCK 7: WED & SAT - FINAL PROJECTS & PRESENTATIONS (05/05/2026-05/30/2026)

$560 per block
$560.00 USD
  • Wed4:30 - 5:30 pm
  • Sat9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Description

Wednesday, 4.30pm-5.30pm Virtual class with Saturday, 9am-12pm Hands-on Lab.

  • Week 25 (05/05/2026-05/09/2026): Final Project Planning
  • Week 26 (05/12/2026-05/16/2026): Final Project Implementation Phase 1
  • Week 27 (05/19/2026-05/23/2026): Final Project Implementation Phase 2
  • Week 28 (05/26/2026-05/30/2026): Presentations and Course Reflection

Registration period

Registration for this schedule starts on 09/11/2025 and ends on 04/20/2026

Restrictions

Participants must currently be in grades 6 to 8.

BLOCK 7: WED & SUN - FINAL PROJECTS & PRESENTATIONS (05/05/2026-05/30/2026)

$560 per block
$560.00 USD
  • Wed4:30 - 5:30 pm
  • Sun9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Description

Wednesday, 4.30pm-5.30pm Virtual class with Sunday, 9am-12pm Hands-on Lab.

  • Week 25 (05/05/2026-05/09/2026): Final Project Planning
  • Week 26 (05/12/2026-05/16/2026): Final Project Implementation Phase 1
  • Week 27 (05/19/2026-05/23/2026): Final Project Implementation Phase 2
  • Week 28 (05/26/2026-05/30/2026): Presentations and Course Reflection

Registration period

Registration for this schedule starts on 09/11/2025 and ends on 04/20/2026

Restrictions

Participants must currently be in grades 6 to 8.

In-person location

TPI STEM Lab: 89 South St, Boston, MA 02111, USA

Online location

Zoom

Description

 

The school-year program is divided into two semesters: September
through March and April through May. This program is hybrid, with a one
hour Zoom session afterschool each week and a two-hour hands-on Saturday session
at The Pathway Initiative’s STEM Innovation Lab in Downtown Boston.
Students will develop strong STEM content understanding through sessions
on health and medicine, technology, engineering, robotics, coding, 3D
modeling, design, and more.

Fall Semester: October - March


BLOCK 1: DIGITAL DISCOVERY & SAFE EXPLORATION
Week 1 (10/27/2025-10/31/2025): What is AI? Introduction to Technology
Week 2 (11/03/2025-11/07/2025): Digital Citizenship & Online Safety
Week 3 (11/10/2025-11/14/2025): Introduction to Visual Programming
Week 4 (11/17/2025-11/21/2025): Computer Systems & How Technology Works
BLOCK 2: COMPUTATIONAL THINKING & DATA FUNDAMENTALS
Week 5 (12/01/2025-12/05/2025): Problem Solving with Technology 
Week 6 (12/08/2025-12/12/2025): Data and Information
Week 7 (12/15/2025-12/19/2025): Introduction to Robotics
Week 8 (12/22/2025-12/26/2025): Internet & Networks
BLOCK 3: MACHINE LEARNING ADVENTURES
Week 9 (01/13/2026-01/17/2026): How Computers Learn - Machine Learning Basics
Week 10 (01/20/2026-01/24/2026): Image Recognition and Computer Vision
Week 11 (01/27/2026-01/31/2026): Voice and Language Technology
Week 12 (02/03/2026-02/07/2026): Artificial Intelligence in Action
BLOCK 4: SMART SYSTEMS & CREATIVE CODING
Week 13 (02/10/2026-02/14/2026): Smart Robots and Automation
Week 14 (02/17/2026-02/21/2026): Games and AI
Week 15 (02/24/2026-02/28/2026): AI Helpers in Daily Life
Week 16 (03/03/2026-03/07/2026): Creative Technology & Digital Art

Spring Semester: March - May

BLOCK 5: DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP & TECH ETHICS

Week 17 (03/10/2026-03/14/2026): Technology and Society

Week 18 (03/17/2026-03/21/2026): Fair and Unfair AI

Week 19 (03/24/2026-03/28/2026): Privacy and Personal Information

Week 20 (03/31/2026-04/04/2026): Digital Media Literacy

BLOCK 6: CAREER EXPLORATION & ADVANCED PROJECTS

Week 21 (04/07/2026-04/11/2026): Technology Jobs and Careers

Week 22 (04/14/2026-04/18/2026): Advanced Programming Projects

Week 23 (04/21/2026-04/25/2026): Communication and Presentation Skills

Week 24 (04/28/2026-05/02/2026): Collaborative Technology Projects

BLOCK 7: INNOVATION & FUTURE THINKING

Week 25 (05/05/2026-05/09/2026): Future Technology

Week 26 (05/12/2026-05/16/2026): Final Project Planning

Week 27 (05/19/2026-05/23/2026): Final Project Creation

Week 28 (05/26/2026-05/30/2026): Presentations and Reflection

Weekly Schedule:

Virtual class: 
Monday or Wednesday from 4.30pm-5.30pm 
1hour sessions

Hands-on Tech:

Saturday or Sunday 12.30pm-2.30pm Location: TPI STEM Lab, 89 South St. LL00, Boston, MA 02111

Express Registration