A selective pre-college summer experience in Boston designed to build confidence, leadership, and real-world thinking skills before college.
The Boston Leadership & Innovation Program for Teens is a two-week immersive summer experience designed for high school students ages 14–17.
Students live on a university campus in Boston and participate in an academic program focused on leadership, innovation, communication, and entrepreneurship.
Boston is one of the most dynamic academic cities in the world, home to leading universities, research institutions, and innovation hubs.
The program places students in this inspiring environment to encourage curiosity, ambition, and independent thinking.
High school is a formative time when students develop identity, independence, and intellectual curiosity.
Yet traditional education often leaves little room to practice leadership, communication, and real-world problem solving.
This program bridges that gap by combining academic learning with experiential projects and exposure to real innovation ecosystems.
Students build confidence expressing ideas, collaborating with peers, and presenting in front of groups.
Participants learn how to analyze problems, evaluate options, and make thoughtful decisions.
Students explore how ideas evolve into real products, services, or businesses.
Students develop the ability to communicate ideas clearly and confidently.
Experiencing Boston’s academic ecosystem encourages students to think bigger about their future.
Teams present their business concepts to mentors and peers in a real pitch environment.
Throughout the program students work in teams to develop a business concept.
This project allows students to apply the leadership, critical thinking, and entrepreneurship skills they learn during the program.
At the end of the experience, each team presents their concept during the Final Innovation Challenge.
Students present their ideas to mentors and peers, building confidence in communication, teamwork, and structured thinking.
Students experience a balanced schedule that combines academic learning, exploration, and project development.
Participants will:
Live on a college campus
Participate in leadership and innovation classes and workshops
Develop a team-based business project
Visit Harvard and MIT campuses (including MIT Lab)
Explore Boston’s academic and innovation ecosystem
Present their final project at the closing ceremony
Make new friends and have fun
By the end of the program students will:
Speak with greater confidence
Demonstrate stronger leadership and teamwork skills
Develop critical thinking abilities
Gain experience presenting ideas publicly
Feel more prepared for high school and future college pathways
Grow their network
Boston, Massachusetts
Two Weeks
High School Students (14–17)
University Campus Residence (at Bentley University Campus)
Issued Upon Completion
land portion with lodging
land portion without lodging
drop off & pick up each day
Give your child a summer experience that builds confidence, leadership, and vision for the future.
Apply now or schedule a call with our team to learn more about the Boston Leadership & Innovation Program for Teens.