Blacks-In Summer Academy: Building Pride, Power & Purpose
What Students Experience
Reading, Math, Innovation Lab, and Reflection come together in every session to help students learn, build, and grow.
Built for Grades K–5
K–1: Confidence, early reading, simple math, creativity
2–3: Problem-solving, teamwork, invention, real-world math
4–5: Leadership, research, prototypes, presentations
The Innovation Lab
Students identify problems, draw solutions, build prototypes, test ideas, and present like young innovators.
7-Week Learning Path
- Identity & Pride
- Problem Solvers
- STEM Innovators
- Community Impact
- Entrepreneurship
- Creativity & Design
- Future Careers
- Showcase
Program Impact
Students leave with stronger academic skills, confidence, cultural pride, leadership mindset, and the belief that they can create solutions.
