Program Overview

Design · Technology · Global Leadership

Red Deer Global Academy is proud to present the 2026 MIT Summer Innovation Program, an elite two-week academic experience hosted on the MIT campus in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Designed for students aged 14–18, this immersive program integrates design thinking, science, technology, and creative problem-solving in a rigorous, studio-based environment.

This program is delivered by Red Deer Global Academy, in collaboration with our Boston-based academic partner, Mars Pathway, which provides on-site instructional resources and access to local innovation networks.

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• Dates: July 19 – August 1, 2026

• Location: MIT Campus, Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA

• Ages: 14–18

• Class Size: Small cohorts with a 1:10 instructor-to-student ratio

• Teaching Model: Project-Based Learning (PBL) & studio workshops

• Instructional Team: Educators, designers, and coaches from MIT, Harvard, RISD, and leading U.S. institutions

Students learn and collaborate with both U.S. domestic and international peers, gaining exposure to diverse perspectives while developing independence, leadership, and academic confidence.

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What Students Will Gain

• Hands-on, real-world skills in design, engineering, coding, robotics, and creative technologies

• Interdisciplinary learning combining AI, engineering, visual arts, and cultural inquiry

• Personalized mentorship with extensive one-on-one academic guidance

• A strong project-based portfolio, including design documentation and demos

• Final project presentation on MIT campus

• Certificate of Completion and academic recommendation letter

• Enhanced competitiveness for top global university admissions 

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Featured Studios & Academic Tracks

Students may participate in cutting-edge studios such as:

• Future Couture

  Fashion technology, wearable electronics, 3D printing, laser cutting, and intelligent textiles

• Creative Coding

  Generative art and interactive design using p5.js and creative programming

• Bot V Bot (Robotics Studio)

  Design and build a combat robot using CAD, mechanical engineering, electronics, and 3D printing

Each studio emphasizes creativity, innovation, teamwork, and applied problem-solving.

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Beyond the Classroom

The program includes curated academic and cultural experiences in the Boston area, such as:

• Visiting AI startups in Kendall Square

• Academic exploration at Harvard University

• Walking Boston’s historic Freedom Trail

These experiences broaden students’ global perspectives and deepen their understanding of innovation ecosystems.

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Housing & Program Fee

• Program Fee: USD $8,500

Includes:

• Two-week academic program and all professional materials

• Safe, double-occupancy dormitory housing

• Three meals daily

• Local transportation and cultural activities

• Airport pickup and drop-off services

Does Not Include:

• International airfare

• Travel insurance

• Personal expenses

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Admission Requirements

• Ages 14–18

• Applicants must meet a minimum score of TOEFL 90, IELTS 6.5, or an equivalent qualification.

• U.S. admissions interview as part of the application process