Whether your child is an aspiring coder, app developer, web designer, or robotics engineer, they'll build valuable STEM skills, explore a prestigious campus, use the latest industry-standard software and hardware, make new friends, and experience local culture firsthand.
Google. Facebook. Epic Games. Warner Brothers - the students from these programs are going on to land dream jobs at the world’s most iconic companies. Along the way, many will attend top colleges, launch their own startups, and found game-changing nonprofits. The Summer Tech Program student outcomes are extraordinary and are unmatched by any other program in the industry.
So, this summer, give your child a taste of collegiate life and a competitive edge for their future in tech. The top universities on the planet—Stanford, HKU, Cambridge & Imperial College-UK, National University of Singapore, Harvard, MIT—have trusted and hosted these programs for over 20 years, inspiring students to dream BIG.
Choose from campuses in major metropolitan areas including Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Washington, Boston, New York, Hong Kong, London, Seoul, Taipei, and many more. Students can attend a minimum of one week or stay for multiple weeks (weekends optional). In our residential programs, your child will stay right in the campus dorms and eat in the dining halls!
Highlights
50 innovative courses in 150 top campuses across the world. All skill levels welcome.
From coding and game development to robotics and design, you'll build in-demand skills and innovate like a pro with industry-standard tech tools.
CODING
- Train AI bots to perform tasks
- Build cyber-security skills sought by the NASA
- Discover visual programming & machine learning
- Learn algorithms & develop game engines
GAME DEVELOPMENT
- Design Fortnite-inspired levels
- Create worlds with Unreal and Minecraft
- Monetize your own Roblox game
- Create a virtual reality world with Unity and Oculus
ROBOTICS
- Build an Amazon Alexa–powered laptop
- Engineer a self-driving robot with VEX
- Discover AI and computer vision powered by Arduino
DESIGN
- 3D print your own invention
- Create a viral YouTube series
- Design 3D models with Maya
- Capture photos and edit with Photoshop
The YOLA Promise
YOLA will tie in with the best-in-class youth travel and education providers that follow rigorous safety and health standards.
YOLA will promote only those travel and education programs that are committed to the highest environmental, fair trade and human rights standards.
YOLA will create ethical experiences designed to have maximum, long-term impact on the communities we partner with.
YOLA and its partners are committed to travel to locations where tourists rarely go, buy goods from locally-owned businesses, and respect local cultures and customs. Our programs provide direct support for education, infrastructure development, conservation, and other community projects.
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