Silicon Valley Innovation & Tech Camp — Stanford & Bay Area

This 12-day Silicon Valley Innovation & Tech Camp offers students a premium academic and STEM experience across three top U.S. institutions and five world-leading tech companies. Blending robotics, coding, entrepreneurship, and STEM exploration with iconic California landmarks, the program is designed for young innovators who dream in technology, creativity, and impact.

Academic Excellence — 3 Top Institutions

Students gain firsthand exposure to leading U.S. education through:

Stanford University – Join a “Robotics” or “Computer Programming” course and experience campus life through an immersive residential program.‍
UC Berkeley — Haas School of Business – Young MBA experience: learn strategy, innovation, and leadership directly from business educators.
California Crosspoint Academy (U.S. Blue Ribbon School) – Attend authentic STEM and NVIDIA Deep Learning Lab AI classes with American students.

Outstanding participants may receive certificates, recommendation letters from Stanford professors, and recognition for academic field study and community service.

Tech Immersion — 5 Global High-Tech Leaders

Explore the heart of Silicon Valley with exclusive behind-the-scenes visits to:

Google Headquarters
Apple Park Visitor Center
Intel Museum
Plug and Play Tech Center (world’s #1 tech incubator)
Zuckerberg’s historic startup house (Geek House)

Students learn how real-world innovation, venture capital, and product design shape the technologies of tomorrow.

STEM, Nature & Urban Culture Explorations

Seven hands-on STEM and cultural experiences bring learning to life:

Science & Engineering: Exploratorium, The Tech Interactive, Golden Gate Bridge STEM challenge, USS Hornet aircraft carrier
Nature & Ecology: California redwood ecosystems, Mangrove National Forest Park, Santa Cruz Beach STEM & sports day
Urban Culture: Fisherman’s Wharf, Lombard Street, iconic San Francisco neighborhoods and landmarks

These activities connect natural sciences, engineering, and urban life, encouraging curiosity, creativity, and problem-solving.

Two Thematic Study Tracks

Students choose one of two in-depth tracks:

Course 1: Robotics (Ages 10–12, Grades 6–8)

Using the VEX robotics platform, students:

Build and program robots from scratch
Learn about mechanics, circuits, sensors, speed & torque
Complete terrain, transportation, and robotics sports challenges
Follow the full engineering design process: brainstorm, build, test, improve

Course 2: Computer Programming (Ages 13–17, Grades 9–12)

Students dive into core programming languages:

Python – algorithms, loops, conditionals, debugging, creative projects
C++ & Java – data types, control structures, OOP, data structures & algorithms
Options for Java Programming 1 & 2, with Git/GitHub and Eclipse IDE

Afternoon and evening enrichment activities include workshops, experiments, guest speakers, and visits to science venues.

Accommodation, Dining & Transport

Week 1:
- San José State University Dorms (2 students per room, supervised, boys/girls separated)
- International-style dining plus classic U.S. experiences (IN-N-OUT, seafood chowder in bread bowls, etc.)
- Transport by yellow school buses or chartered coaches
Week 2:
- Stanford University Dormitories
- Meals in Stanford dining halls
- Sample day includes lab sessions, recreation, evening courses, and campus activities

Eligibility & Requirements

Ages: 10–12 (Grades 6–8) & 13–17 (Grades 9–12)
Language: Basic English listening, speaking, reading, and writing

Approx. TOEFL 70 or IELTS 5 (or equivalent level