Catalyst
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Spots only
per session
Catalyst Summer Camp · June 2025 · Ages 6–13

Advanced
Projects.

Build something hard. Demo it.

A summer camp where kids build real projects on Scratch, Roblox Studio, or Claude Code — and present a technical demo on Friday. Five days. 30 hours. One project they're proud to ship.

When June 8–12 · June 22–26
Hours Mon–Fri · 9am to 3pm
Total 30 hrs of programming
Ratio 1 instructor per 5 kids
Robotics & AI Brain–Computer Interfaces Biotechnology Cooperative Competition Project-Based Learning Technical Demos Project Management Design Theory Leadership Design Thinking Scratch Roblox Studio Claude Code Robotics & AI Brain–Computer Interfaces Biotechnology Cooperative Competition Project-Based Learning Technical Demos Project Management Design Theory Leadership Design Thinking Scratch Roblox Studio Claude Code

The kids who build something hard at 10 are the ones who'll build something extraordinary at 25.

— The Catalyst pedagogy

Most camps teach kids to follow tutorials. We teach them to think like scientists, build like engineers, and compete like athletes.

Three things make
this different.

01

Real tools.
No training wheels.

Kids build on the same platforms professionals use — Scratch, Roblox Studio, and Claude Code with AI assistance. The ambition scales with their age and skill, but the tools are real.

02

A demo, not a
certificate.

Friday is demo day. Each kid presents their project to the room — what they built, why, and what was hard. Public speaking, technical fluency, and confidence in one stage.

03

Future tech
they can touch.

Daily talks on robotics & AI, brain–computer interfaces, and biotechnology — pitched at their age group. Not buzzwords. The actual fields they'll work in.

Five days from
idea to demo.

Day 01
Mon
Pick your project
  • Future tech kickoff
  • Brainstorm + scope
  • 1-min pitch round
Day 02
Tue
Plan + build
  • Talk: Robotics & AI
  • Project planning doc
  • Lab session 1
Day 03
Wed
Deep build day
  • Talk: BCI
  • Longest build block
  • Midpoint check-in
Day 04
Thu
Polish + prep
  • Talk: Biotech
  • Feature freeze at noon
  • Demo dry runs
Day 05
Fri
Demo day.
  • Final prep
  • Technical demos
  • Reflection + close

Project complexity
scales with age and skill.

01

ExplorerAges 6–8

Platform

Scratch
Block-based logic, games, animations

Demo expectation

Show it working. Explain one decision you made and why.

02

BuilderAges 9–11

Platform

Roblox Studio
Lua scripting, 3D worlds, mechanics

Demo expectation

What problem did you solve? What broke, and how did you fix it?

03

EngineerAges 12–13

Platform

Claude Code / Gemini
AI-assisted development, real code

Demo expectation

Walk through your architecture. Defend your technical choices.

Two sessions.
Fifteen spots each.

When they're gone, they're gone. Pick a week and lock it in.

Session 02
June 22–26
2025
Mon–Fri · 9am–3pm · 30 hrs
Regular
$495
per student
Members
$347
save 30%
Register · June 22–26
Bring your friends

The more kids,
the bigger the discount.

We reward referrals. Every 5 students registered as a group brings the price down for everyone — up to 40% off. Rally a squad. Build together. Save together.

Group size Discount Price / student Savings / student
1–5 students $495
6–10 students 8% off $455 $40
11–15 students 16% off $416 $79
16–20 students 24% off $376 $119
21–25 students 32% off $337 $158
26–30 students 40% off $297 $198
Discount applies to every student in the group Refer a friend, both of you save Email us with your group to lock in the rate

What parents
ask first.

My kid has never coded. Will they keep up? +

Yes. Projects are tiered by age and skill — younger kids start with Scratch (no prior coding needed), and instructors meet kids where they are. The goal isn't expertise, it's finishing something real and being able to talk about it.

What does my kid actually take home? +

A working project they built, the experience of demoing it publicly, and a way of thinking — break down a hard problem, plan a solution, ship it. They'll also have files and accounts they can keep building on after camp ends.

Why mix ages 6–13 in one camp? +

Mixed-age cohorts are intentional. Older kids mentor younger ones (which deepens their own understanding), and younger kids see what they can grow into. We keep the ratio at 1 instructor per 5 students so no one gets lost.

Are kids on screens all day? +

No. The day includes a daily talk, group ideation, planning, hands-on building, peer demos, and reflection. Screen time is purposeful — they're building, not consuming. There are also breaks, lunch, and discussion time.

What about lunch and breaks? +

A full hour for lunch (12–1pm) plus shorter breaks throughout the day. Bring your own lunch — we provide snacks and water. Drop-off is at 9am, pickup at 3pm.

How do I get the member discount? +

Current Catalyst members get 30% off automatically — just register through your member account on Luma. Not a member yet? Reach out to us and we'll send you the member rate code.

Can I attend the demo on Friday? +

Yes — and we strongly encourage it. Friday demo day at 10:30am is open to family. Watching your kid present their own technical work is genuinely something else.

Fifteen spots.
Two weeks.

When the spots are gone, they're gone. Lock in a week before they fill.