+ The Middle School Summer Program (11 - 14 yr olds) will run at the NuVu Innovation School in Cambridge located at 450 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA in the heart of Central Square and a block east from the red line Central Sq T stop.+ The High School Summer Program (15 - 18 yr olds) will run at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology located at 77 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA on the 4th floor, in the Department of Architecture studio and shop spaces.
There are no pre-requisite skills necessary for our summer program. There is a broad range of studios for both Middle School and High School students at the NuVu Summer Program. Each studio ensures that students are exposed to exciting topics, exploration questions, and technical skills. Students can choose studios based on their interests, and the skills they wish to learn and master.
Multi-Session DiscountTwo Sessions: $275 total discountThree Sessions: $475 total discountSibling Discount$75 discount will be applied to each student registration for two or more students in a family.Returning Student Discount$100 discount will be applied to each returning student registration.MIT faculty and employee discount$400 discount is offered for students of parents who currently work at MIT.The MIT discount cannot be combined with special holiday discounts.
Through online registration, a deposit of $200 is paid via credit card. Credit cards are accepted for deposits only.The final payment is paid by check. Checks should be mailed to:NuVu450 Massachusetts AvenueCambridge, MA 02139Final payments must be made by check and received within 30 days of registration. Deposits are non-refundable.
We strive to make our program as accessible as possible and provide financial aid on a sliding scale and on a rolling basis.Contact us at summer@nuvustudio.org and ask for our financial aid application.
The Middle School program is open to the ages of 11-13, including rising 6th graders.The High School program is open to the ages of 14-18, including rising 9th graders.
NuVu’s students are young people eager to build new things, use technology, and work in a team of makers. They are curious to learn and ready to experiment with iterative and critical thinking. Because of the diversity of personalities and interests of NuVu participants, almost all of our students will find their niche in one or more of the Studios.
Personal attention is not the exception but the rule at NuVu. Each student is part of a Studio and the staff-to-student ratio is approximately 1-to-6. The NuVu Summer Team of Coaches and Summer Program Director are directly responsible for addressing the needs of each student. Staff are accessible and always checking in with students to ensure that everyone is engaged, learning, and invested in their work. Our summer program is unique because of the easy access students have to our staff.
+ Laptop*+ Unlined sketchbook and writing utensils (pencils or pens).+ Water bottle+ Packed lunch for the middle school studentsNuVu will supply typical and specialty materials, equipment, tools, and supplies needed by students in each Studio.*Chromebooks and tablets are not robust enough for the software used by our students
Students should dress in comfortable attire that can also withstand some hands-on work. Due to the nature of prototyping and the use of materials and fabrication tools, students must wear protective footwear (no open-toed sandals).
Daily lunch is provided for students enrolled in both the middle school and high school programs. We ask you to fill out information about food allergies or dietary restrictions in our registration form.
Parents should contact the Summer Program Director through NuVu’s Main Office via email (summer@nuvustudio.org) or phone (617-945-7716).
