Give your child a summer
they'll actually be proud of.
The AStar Summer Innovation Series is a 3-week program where students design apps, build businesses, and create original work, presenting it live at our in-person exhibition fair in August.
Why AStar
Not just another summer program.
Most programs teach kids about things. We give them the tools, the mentorship, and the stage to actually make something and prove it to the world.
Your child walks away with
A finished product, not a certificate
By the end of their week, every student has something real to show: a working app prototype, a business pitch deck, or a portfolio piece. Not a worksheet. Not a quiz score. Something they built.
Your child walks away with
Attention, not just access
Small group sizes mean your child isn't lost in a crowd. Their instructor knows their project, their pace, and their potential. Every student gets the kind of guidance that actually moves them forward. Students are grouped by grade and experience level, so the work is always appropriately challenging.
Your child walks away with
The confidence to present their ideas
The program ends with a live audience, not a Zoom call. Students present their work at our in-person exhibition fair, building the kind of real-world confidence that no classroom test can give them.
Program tracks
Three paths. One unforgettable summer.
Each track runs for one week. Stack the weeks and save more with every track you add.
Tech Studio
From $237 · save with 2 or 3 weeks
Your child won't just learn about technology. They'll use it to solve a real problem. By Friday, they'll have a working app prototype and the confidence to explain how it works to anyone in the room.
- Design thinking & problem-solving
- A clickable, shareable app prototype
- Product pitch at the exhibition fair
Startup Studio
From $237 · save with 2 or 3 weeks
Entrepreneurship is one of the most valuable skills a young person can develop, and it cannot be learned from a textbook. Students build a real business concept, price it, brand it, and pitch it to a live audience.
- Branding, pricing & market thinking
- A complete business concept & pitch deck
- Live pitch at the exhibition fair
Creative Studio
From $237 · save with 2 or 3 weeks
Creative confidence is a skill that pays dividends for life. Students choose their medium (writing, illustration, or mixed media) and develop a finished, portfolio-ready piece they'll be genuinely proud to display.
- Story writing, poetry, or visual art
- A finished, portfolio-ready piece
- Public display at the exhibition fair
Pick your week(s)
Choose one track or stack all three for the full summer experience
Join live online sessions
2.5 hours/day with a small group and a dedicated mentor
Present at the fair
Showcase finished work live at our Aug 8 exhibition fair
The grand finale
Three weeks of work.
One day to shine.
The program doesn't end with a quiz or a report card. It ends with a real audience. On Saturday, August 8, students take the stage at our live Exhibition Fair in Calgary, Alberta, demoing their apps, pitching their businesses, and displaying their creative work in front of the people who matter most to them.
The event runs for approximately 2.5 hours in the afternoon and is free and open to all family and friends. For most kids, it's the first time they've ever presented something they built entirely from scratch. That moment of pride, nerves and applause is something they carry long after summer ends.
Venue to be confirmed. Registered families will be notified by July 1.
View on Eventbrite ↗App demos
Tech Studio students walk guests through their prototype, explaining the problem they solved and how they solved it.
Business pitches
Startup Studio students deliver a live pitch covering their business idea, brand and pricing, to an audience of parents and peers.
Creative displays
Creative Studio students exhibit their finished work, including stories, illustrations and portfolios, in a gallery-style showcase.
Pricing
Invest in a summer they'll never forget.
The more weeks your child attends, the more they build and the more you save. All packages include daily live sessions, small group mentorship, and a spot at the August 8 exhibition fair.
1 week
A focused introduction to one track
Early bird price · regular $279
- Daily 2.5 hr live sessions
- Small group mentorship
- Exhibition fair entry
- Certificate of completion
2 weeks Best value
Two tracks, twice the skills
Early bird price · regular $558
- Daily 2.5 hr live sessions
- Small group mentorship
- Exhibition fair entry
- 2 certificates of completion
3 weeks
The full summer experience
Early bird price · regular $837
- Daily 2.5 hr live sessions
- Small group mentorship
- Exhibition fair entry
- 3 certificates of completion
Siblings discount
Enrol a second child and save 10% on their registration. Applies to any package, any week.
Spots are limited
We keep group sizes small by design. Once a track fills, it's closed. Early registration is the only guarantee.
Cancellation policy: Full refund available up to 21 days before your track's start date. After that, registrations are non-refundable but transferable to another student.
Your child's mentors
Real people. Real experience.
Real investment in your child.
Our instructors aren't just subject-matter experts. They're people who genuinely enjoy working with young learners and know how to make complex ideas click.
David O.
Startup StudioDavid is an entrepreneur and ecosystem builder passionate about creating opportunities where they do not yet exist. His entrepreneurial journey began at the University of Toronto Scarborough, where he co-founded the Entrepreneurship Association to connect students with funding, mentorship, and real opportunities. He is passionate about empowering the next generation of entrepreneurs through innovation, leadership, and community impact.
Peter A.
Tech StudioPeter graduated with a Bachelor of Computer Information Systems from Mount Royal University and has hands-on teaching experience through Black Boys Code, where he taught coding and mathematics to kids. He believes everyone has a different learning style and adapts his teaching approach based on each student's needs. Whether a student has never written a line of code or is already curious about how apps are built, Peter knows how to meet them where they are and move them forward.
Vlada D.
Creative StudioVlada is an experienced K–12 mentor and art school graduate who creates supportive environments where students feel free to express themselves and try new things. She loves encouraging creativity through drawing, storytelling, and visual expression, and brings both genuine warmth and creative depth to the Creative Studio. What excites her most is watching students grow in confidence when they feel supported enough to share their unique perspectives and ideas.
What families are saying
Trusted by families across Canada & US for over a decade.
The Summer Innovation Series is new, but AStar Learning is not. These are families who have seen firsthand what happens when their child learns with us.
FAQ
Questions parents actually ask.
All sessions are live. Students join in real time with their instructor and group. There are no pre-recorded videos. Recordings may be shared with registered families for review purposes.
All sessions run on Mountain Time (MT). Sessions are 2.5 hours/day and exact daily start times will be confirmed with registered families before the program begins. Students can join from anywhere in the world.
We understand that life happens. If your child misses a session, their instructor will provide a summary of what was covered and any catch-up materials needed to stay on track with their project.
A laptop or desktop computer with a stable internet connection is recommended. A tablet can work but may limit some activities. All tools used in the program are free and browser-based with no software purchases required. A full tech checklist will be sent upon registration.
Absolutely. All three tracks are designed for students with no prior experience. Instructors meet every student where they are and build from there.
Yes, and we encourage it. Each week is a different track, so students who do all three walk away with an app prototype, a business pitch, and a creative portfolio. Multi-week pricing saves you up to $126.
Yes. Every student receives a certificate of completion for each week they attend, presented at or after the August 8 exhibition fair.
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