Futurise Summer Learning Lab

Human Skills in an AI World

School teaches what to learn.

We teach students how to learn.

A Different Kind of Summer Learning Experience

Created by classroom teachers Julia Ewart and Rachel Lugo, Futurise Summer Learning Lab was designed for curious, creative, and differently-wired learners who are ready to explore one important question:

What skills will humans need most in a world shaped by AI?

Throughout the week, students will engage in hands-on projects, collaboration, discussion, and reflection while building the skills that matter most in a rapidly changing world.

This is not a traditional academic camp.

Students will work together to solve real-world challenges, use AI as a thinking tool, and learn more about how they focus, problem-solve, collaborate, and grow.

What Students Will Build

Students will develop:

  • Executive functioning skills

  • Critical thinking

  • Collaboration and communication

  • Problem-solving strategies

  • Self-awareness and independence

  • Confidence as learners

By the end of the week, students won’t just leave with a final project — they’ll leave with a deeper understanding of themselves as learners.

What the Week Includes

Future Skills Workshops

Interactive mini-lessons exploring AI, critical thinking, collaboration, adaptability, and communication.

Project Studio

Students will work in teams to tackle meaningful, real-world challenges.

Learn Yourself Lab

Daily reflection and coaching focused on executive functioning, metacognition, and learning strategies.

Friday Family Showcase

Families are invited to see what students created and what they discovered about themselves as learners.

Personalized Learner Profile

Each student will receive a summary of observed strengths, learning strategies, and growth insights from the week.

Program Details

📅 August 10–14, 2026
🕘 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
👥 Rising 5th - 8th Graders
💲 Founding Cohort Tuition: $695
📍 Bethesda Area (exact location TBD)

Enrollment is intentionally limited to 12 students to create a highly personalized experience.

Why We Created This

As classroom teachers, we see incredible students disengage when learning lacks authenticity, purpose, and flexibility.

We believe students thrive when they:

  • Understand how they learn

  • Have meaningful choice and autonomy

  • Work on authentic challenges

  • Learn in community

  • Build structured independence

Futurise Summer Learning Lab provides the kind of learning experiences we believe students truly need.

Join the Founding Cohort

To express interest or learn more, please email:

info@futurise-edu.com

We will follow up with additional program details and next steps.

  • "This sounds amazing!"

    —Parent