Summer 2025: Sustainable App Development

In our Sustainable App Development program, rising 7th-10th graders will build sustainable tech apps designed to viably reduce carbon emissions from key industries like AI, transportation, and energy.

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100% project-based

With a diverse background in tech, education, and energy decarbonization, our team designs exceptional project-based learning experiences that are guaranteed to further students’ interest in engineering.

Expertly designed curriculum

While projects are our main stream of learning, our curriculum includes activities and discussions that give students the “big picture” view of Earth’s ecosystem, as well as what it needs from humanity to thrive.

8:1 student-teacher ratio

Our instructional approach is highly personalized, pushing students to be their absolute best, at their own pace (plus, we simply love what we do).

Summer 2025 Program Details

Grade level

Rising 7th-10th graders

Dates

This is a 3-week, full-day program.

Session 1:

June 16 - July 3, 2025 (no class on Juneteenth or July 4)
Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm

Session 2:

July 7 - 25, 2025
Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm

Seats are highly limited.

Location

BASIS Independent Silicon Valley Upper School in San Jose.

Address

1290 Parkmoor Ave, San Jose, CA 95126.

Tuition

Session 1:

$2150 Early Bird discount (register by January 29, 2025)
$2450 regular price

Session 2:

$2250 Early Bird discount (register by January 29, 2025)
$2550 regular price.

Summer 2025 FAQs

Do students need prior knowledge or experience in coding?

No prior coding experience is required. Our curriculum is designed to provide students with a strong foundation in app development and AI so they can pursue future opportunities in high school and beyond. With a purely "learning by doing" approach, our program brings all students to the same level of mastery through hands-on app development, regardless of prior experience.

How do I register?

Registration takes only a few minutes. Please fill out the brief form at the top of the site secure your spot.

How do I submit tuition?

A minimum tuition deposit of $500 is required at time of registration to secure your spot. The remaining tuition amount will be invoiced to your email and must be paid by March 1, 2025.

Do students make their apps individually?

Yes, students make individual apps during the program, while also collaborating with others to design, code, and test them. The apps are theirs to show off to friends and family, and students can continue adding new features during high school to showcase them on their high school resume.

Is there an application process for the program?

There is no application process. The program is open to any rising 7th-9th grade student. Seats are filled on a first-come first-serve basis.

What is the cancellation policy?

All cancellations before May 1, 2025 will receive a 100% tuition refund. Cancellations between May 1 - June 1, 2025 will receive a 50% partial refund. Cancellations after June 1, 2025 will receive a 50% partial refund in the form of credit that can be applied to a future program.

What do students need to bring?

Students are required to bring their laptop and charger, and a packed lunch. Additional learning materials, merch, and snacks will be provided. Lunch will not be provided.

Is the program offered during the school year?

It is currently undecided if our Sustainable App Development program will be offered during the school year. To get updates from us regarding future programs, leave your info below.