MasterClass
Space Exploration
Have you ever looked up at the stars and wondered how far away they were? Have you ever thought about what it would be like to be in space? This STEAM study of astronomy incorporates history, art, science, mathematics, and engineering of human interaction within the limitless universe. In this class, students will move from Earth through the solar system to our galaxy and beyond.
Students will participate in activities exploring the solar system's scale, moon systems, properties of stars, asteroids, and meteors. Students will read stories and determine scientific explanations of those stories. Students will explore topics including the composition of the Earth and the atmosphere, the relationships between the Earth, Moon, and Sun, the differences between the inner and outer planets, stars, constellations, and living and learning about space. Students will participate in inquiry regularly as they research different aspects of the topic and present their findings in class.
When is the program?
July 1 to July 12 or July 15 to July 26 (Monday to Friday, 8:30AM-3:20PM)
Whom does the program serve? Current G3-4
Language: English (Students need to submit a standardized test report,like CogAT, SCAT, SSAT, ISEE, Iowa, MAP, etc.)
Rocket Lab
It’s time to blast off! Design, build, and launch different kinds of rockets in this hands-on course! students will build the balloon rocket to explore the law of air thermodynamics, use foam board to build rockets and continue to debug the design model to achieve optimal emission effect. Students will launch the rockets with egg contained and ensure its safe landing. At the same time, students will learn to design and annotate their own “engineering notebook” to record their rocket designs and launch progress, as well as a thinking map that shows the progression from the idea, to design, to model, and finally, to the launch pad. Another focus of the course is the technology involved in rocket separation, electronic circuits, photographic tracking, and delayed deployment of aerospace. Meanwhile, students will work collaboratively to produce a wonderful video to record the complete process of rocket production, installation, launch, and landing.
When is the program?
July 1 to July 12 or July 15 to July 26 (Monday to Friday, 8:30AM-3:20PM)
Whom does the program serve? Current G4-5
Language: English. (Students need to submit a standardized test report,like CogAT, SCAT, SSAT, ISEE, Iowa, MAP, etc.)
Communication: From Creativity to Innovation — Keystone Summer Creative Camp
In an era of information explosion, the skyrocketing of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has profoundly impacted the way of learning and knowledge acquisition. Knowledge, no longer the most precious resource, recognizes that human creativity and imagination are eternally irreplaceable by AI, and that creativity is the defining competitive strength and the most valuable asset. Keystone, in partnership with "Pure Planet," will bring a brainstorming extravaganza to our youth in the summer of 2024, where industry masters and top creative professionals are invited to share their frontline experiences, stories, and insights themed "What is it? How is it born? World Stories, Boundlessness, Expressions ". Our young innovators are poised for a remarkable journey to broaden their creative vistas and unlock their imaginative prowess through a series of unparalleled activities, immersive case studies, hands-on practice, as well as team collaboration, embarking them on an enlightenment journey in the field of creativity, aligning our future stars of creativity! The aspiring creatives will forge meaningful connections with their mentors to delve into the myriad of avenues leading into the vanguard of the creative industry.
When is the program?
July 8 to July 12 or July 15 to July 19 or July 22 to July 26 (Monday to Friday, 8:30AM-3:20PM)
Whom does the program serve? Current G6-10
Language: Chinese
Genetics
Students in the Genetics course will investigate scientific concepts related to genetic inheritance including the molecular structure of DNA and RNA, the process of DNA replication, how DNA is packaged into chromosomes which contain hundreds of different genes, and the way in which genetic traits are passed through generations. Students will get the chance to complete the internationally renowned science project: Bio EYES.
In this project, students get the opportunity to conduct their own genetic experiment with zebrafish, just like a real biomedical scientist. Students will develop skills in inquiry, making predictions, collecting detailed data and observations, and utilize evidence to make inferences and draw conclusions. The Bio EYES program uses zebrafish in its program because zebrafish reproduce rapidly, have hundreds of eggs which are transparent, and they develop very fast. This means students can observe the development of the zebrafish embryos under a microscope in detail, including their beating heart and blood flow. Students will investigate the zebrafish development and apply their knowledge of genetics to discover the inheritance of genes in zebrafish.
When is the program? July 1 to July 12, or July 15 to July 26, Monday to Friday, 8:30AM-3:20PM
Whom does the program serve? Current G6-7
Language: English. ( (Students need to submit a standardized test report,like CogAT, SCAT, SSAT, ISEE, Iowa, MAP, etc.)
WeChat Mini-program Development for Real World Problem-Solving
Top-tier US universities place great emphasis on the contributions middle and high school students have made to their families, schools or the larger communities. Software products serve as the optimal medium to amplify such contributions. In this course, we will instruct students to develop a simple WeChat mini-program from scratch, taking them to experience the full process of software development.
The course content covers front-end and back-end development technologies such as HTML, JavaScript, databases and file storage. Upon completion of this course, students will have acquired preliminary skills in developing mobile products, enabling them to build more complicated WeChat mini-programs that address real-world problems. Such products allow students to make social contributions to their families, schools, or the larger communities and achieve corresponding social impact. The course content is developed by a team of CS Ph.D. scholars from CMU and Stanford.
When is the program?
July 8 to July 19, Monday to Friday, 8:30AM-11:30AM or 12:30PM-3:30PM
Whom does the program serve? Current G8-11
Language: Bilingual
Artificial Intelligence and Research Basics
In the new AI era led by GPT-like large language models, the trend of "CS + X" interdisciplinary studies has emerged in US universities, where various research projects across disciplines require the use of artificial intelligence technology for data processing and analysis. In line with this trend, this course covers topics including Python basics, machine learning fundamentals, deep learning basics and the standard research process via 10 days of intensive training with rich foundational content as well as hands-on projects.
Additionally, the instructors will teach students to use the globally recognized professional paper formatting system LaTeX, and instruct them in using ChatGPT to assist programming and research. Upon completion of this course, students will have acquired preliminary skills to independently explore and complete more complicated "CS + X" interdisciplinary projects. The course content is developed by a team of CS Ph.D. scholars from CMU and Stanford.
When is the program?
July 8 to July 19, Monday to Friday, 8:30AM-11:30AM or 12:30PM-3:30PM
Whom does the program serve? Current G6-9
Language: Bilingual
Ivy Global Scholars
Ivy Global Scholars (IGS) empowers young high school students globally through exploratory experiences with Ivy League institutions, enhancing their competitiveness among peers. The Ivy Global Scholars Summer Program prepares high school students for college, fostering student agency and leadership, bridging cultures, and equipping them for academic, cultural, and social success as future college students. We believe in providing students with the tools they need to excel and stand out as future leaders in a competitive academic landscape. This program helps students not only understand the academic rigor of Ivy League schools but also have access to valuable resources and networks that can shape their future academic and professional endeavors. The highlight of this program is that it includes not only 8 days in the summer but Followed by a year-long mentorship by Ivy instructors (two sessions/semester).Students who complete the program will get a certificate and for the great performers, they will be able to get recommendation letters from those Ivy instructors.
IGS will have their own admission process, if you want to apply for this program, please click here.
When is the program? July 7 to July 14, 8:30-15:20
Whom does the program serve? G8-11
Language: English (students need to provide a standardized English test, like SSAT, MAP, TOFEL, SAT, etc.)