Six Transformative Programs
Academic Excellence
Choose from our carefully designed academic programs that combine theoretical knowledge with practical, real-world applications.
Overview
At SCISS (SC International Summer School), academics are designed to be hands-on, structured, and inspiring. Students learn in the morning, build projects in the afternoon, and share their work in evening showcases—supported by caring residential staff and age-appropriate cohorts.
What this means for your child
Morning Academic Classes
Morning academic classes in their chosen track (Investment, Entrepreneurship, AI/Robotics, Leadership/Public Speaking, Music/Stage, Sports).
Applied Learning
Applied learning every day: projects, rehearsals, labs, and skill-building that culminate in a capstone showcase and certificate.
Balanced Experience
Balanced weeks with structured classes and curated excursions that connect learning to the wider world.
How Learning Works
Cohorts
Junior (G4–G7) and Senior (G8–G12) move at the right pace with the right tools and challenges.
Daily Rhythm
Academics in the morning → project studio/electives in the afternoon → community events in the evening.
Beyond the Classroom
University and cultural visits (e.g., Harvard & MIT & Brown full day; Yale half day) expand horizons.
Introduction to Core Courses
Students choose one primary academic track per session. Below are refined, prose overviews that blend the defining features of each course.
AI & Robotics
From Python programming to machine learning and deep learning, then opening the door to Transformers and large language models.
We connect concepts to daily life—autonomous driving, conversational AI, recommendation systems—and explore how robotics powers industry, healthcare, and scientific exploration.
Python Programming
Foundation in programming fundamentals
Machine Learning
Deep learning and neural networks
Transformers & LLMs
Large language models and AI applications
Robotics Integration
Real-world robotics applications
Path to Wall Street Impact Investment
Build financial fluency step by step: understanding markets and financial statements, practicing stock trading in a simulator.
Manage a diversified portfolio while tracking macroeconomic signals and industry research. The capstone experience is our $1M virtual investment competition and a polished stock pitch.
Market Analysis
Understanding financial markets and statements
Trading Simulator
Practice stock trading in real-time
Portfolio Management
Diversified portfolio tracking and management
Stock Pitch
Professional presentation and communication
Youth Innovation & Entrepreneurship (Teen Start-ups)
From mindset to model to market, this course blends business-model design with school–style design thinking.
Students test ideas through research and trend analysis, use modern AI tools (for example, ChatGPT/DeepSeek) to accelerate prototyping, and refine a story that investors can believe in.
Design Thinking
Business-model design and innovation
Market Research
Trend analysis and idea validation
AI Tools
ChatGPT/DeepSeek for prototyping
Investor Story
Compelling narratives for funding
Leadership · Arts · English · Stage
Confidence grows through daily public speaking and debate, targeted English writing support, and workshops on responsibility, communication, innovation, and teamwork.
Academic coaching can include math refreshers, SAT practice, or ESL. Creative work runs in parallel—visual arts and brand design in the studio, plus a music/theatre production.
Public Speaking
Daily practice and debate training
English Writing
Targeted support and academic coaching
Visual Arts
Brand design and creative studio work
Performance
Music/theatre production and showcase
Sports Intensive (e.g. Basketball focus)
Basketball anchors this track, with fundamentals, tactics, and live play layered over structured conditioning and sports-psychology habits.
Students train with a professional coaching team (including U.S. high-school/college players) and round out their week with multi-sport options—soccer, golf, dance, and more.
Basketball Focus
Fundamentals, tactics, and live play
Conditioning
Structured training and sports psychology
Professional Coaching
U.S. high-school/college players
Multi-Sport
Soccer, golf, dance, and more
Practice & Competitions
Across SCISS, learning leads to the real thing: AI & Robotics teams build and demo working prototypes; Investment students compete in a simulator-based stock challenge with a notional $1M fund; Entrepreneurship cohorts pitch ventures to a mentor panel; Leadership/Arts students step onto real stages for debates, exhibitions, and a final show; and Sports culminates in basketball games and skills challenges that celebrate progress.
AI & Robotics Competition
Build and demo working prototypes with real-world applications that showcase the power of artificial intelligence and robotics.
Students work in teams to create functional AI-powered robots that solve real problems. From autonomous navigation to computer vision applications, these prototypes demonstrate the practical impact of cutting-edge technology.
Prototype Development
Build functional AI-powered robots from concept to completion
Real-World Applications
Solve actual problems using computer vision and machine learning
Team Collaboration
Work with peers to combine diverse skills and perspectives
Competition Recognition
Compete for awards and recognition from industry experts
Investment Challenge
Compete in a simulator-based stock challenge with a notional $1M fund, making real-time investment decisions in a dynamic market environment.
Students manage a virtual portfolio, analyze market trends, and make strategic investment decisions. Track performance, adjust strategies, and compete against peers in this realistic trading simulation.
Market Analysis
Analyze financial data and market trends for informed decisions
Trading Simulation
Execute trades in real-time market conditions
Portfolio Tracking
Monitor performance and adjust investment strategies
Competition Rankings
Compete for top performance and recognition
Venture Pitch Competition
Present startup ideas to mentor panels and investors, refining your pitch through multiple rounds of feedback and competition.
Students develop compelling business ideas, create pitch decks, and present to panels of successful entrepreneurs, VCs, and industry experts. Receive actionable feedback and compete for recognition and potential funding opportunities.
Business Development
Create viable business models and market strategies
Pitch Deck Creation
Design compelling presentations for investors
Public Speaking
Develop confidence in presenting to professional audiences
Networking
Connect with successful entrepreneurs and investors
Stage Performance Showcase
Step onto real stages for debates, exhibitions, and final performances that showcase your leadership, artistic, and communication skills.
Students participate in public debates, art exhibitions, and theatrical performances. From persuasive speaking to creative expression, these showcases provide real-world experience in public presentation and artistic performance.
Public Speaking
Develop confidence in debates and presentations
Art Exhibitions
Showcase creative work in professional gallery spaces
Theatrical Performance
Perform in full productions with professional staging
Audience Engagement
Connect with real audiences and receive live feedback
Sports Competition
Basketball games and skills challenges that celebrate progress, teamwork, and athletic achievement in a competitive yet supportive environment.
Students participate in organized basketball games, skills competitions, and multi-sport challenges. These competitions emphasize teamwork, sportsmanship, and personal improvement while celebrating athletic achievement.
Basketball Games
Organized games and tournaments with professional coaching
Skills Challenges
Individual and team skills competitions
Team Building
Develop teamwork and leadership through sports
Recognition
Awards and recognition for outstanding performance
Assessment & Portfolio
Capstones: stock-pitch presentations, startup pitches, public talks, performances, or robotics challenges.
Certificate of Completion
Every student receives a SCISS/YEFA Certificate of Completion
Awards & Showcases
Celebrate growth and achievement with recognition awards
Completion & Alumni Support
Every student finishes with a SCISS/YEFA Certificate of Completion, and select honors—such as Best Investment Team, Best Venture Pitch, or Best Stage Performance—recognize outstanding work. Certificates and awards strengthen future applications to selective universities and competitive internships.
SCISS/YEFA Certificate
Official completion certificate for every student
Select Honors
Best Investment Team, Best Venture Pitch, Best Stage Performance
University Applications
Strengthen applications to selective universities and internships
Alumni Community
Join SCISS Summer Camp Alumni network for ongoing support
Post-Camp Guidance
5 hours of complimentary mentor guidance on competitions
Competition Prep
Topic selection, solution design, and presentation coaching
Faculty & Mentors
Courses are led by industry professionals and expert educators—from Wall Street professionals (10+ years) and startup mentors/VCs to CEOs/GMs to university professors in AI/ML—who teach by doing and bringing real-world insights to the classroom.
Wall Street Professionals
10+ years experience in finance and investment
Startup Mentors & VCs
Venture capitalists and successful entrepreneurs
CEOs & GMs
Executive leadership and business strategy experts
University Professors
AI/ML researchers and academic specialists
Beyond the Classroom
Evenings and weekends feature social events (movies, game nights, talent shows), sports, and themed activities that build community and confidence. Signature trips include Harvard & MIT, Brown and Yale.
Social Events
Movies, game nights, talent shows, and themed activities
Signature Trips
Harvard & MIT, Brown and Yale university visits
Session Schedules
| Time | Sunday 6/29/2025 | Monday 6/30/2025 | Tuesday 7/1/2025 | Wednesday 7/2/2025 | Thursday 7/3/2025 | Friday 7/4/2025 | Saturday 7/5/2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09:00–10:10 AM | - | Camp Opening Ceremony Angelene Huang SCA President Anthony Lorenzano TD Bank Tony Zhou HedgeFund MD | S2: Financial Market Fundamentals | S3: Macro Economics Sectors & Industries | S4: Bottom-up Equity Research & Top-down Equity Research | S5: Financial Statement | - |
| 10:10–10:30 AM | - | Class Break | Class Break | Class Break | Class Break | Class Break | - |
| 10:30–12:00 AM | - | S1: Money Talk Overview | S2: Financial Market Fundamentals | S3: Macro Economics Sectors & Industries | S4: Bottom-up Equity Research & Top-down Equity Research | S5: Financial Statement | Boston Trip: Harvard University, MIT, etc. City Tour |
| 01:00–02:30 PM | - | Setup Million dollar Stock Competition | Stock trading and Market watch / Art Workshop | Stock Trading and Market Watch / Art Workshop | AI Application Class | AI Application Class | - |
| 02:30–05:30 PM | - | Option 1: Groceries @ Target Option 2: Basketball Camp 3:00–4:00PM | Option 1: Rowing 3:00–5:00PM Option 2: Basketball Camp 3:00–4:00PM | Option 1: Springfield Museums 2:30–5:00PM Option 2: Golf 2:30–5:00PM | Kung Fu Workshop 3:00–4:00PM | Team Activities / Group Project Option 2: Basketball Camp 3:00–4:00PM | - |
| 07:30–09:00 PM | 1. Icebreak activities 2. Student meeting (Summer camp rules, Cell Phone Policy) | Movie Night: Homless to Harvard | Guest Speaker: Impact Investment Satya S. Tripathi CEO of Global Alliance Former United Nation Sec General | College Application Overview and Experience Sharing by our Interns | Baseball Game: Westfield Starfires 6:30–9PM | Star Spangled Springfield (Fireworks @ 9:30PM) | Movie Night: Big Shorts |
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