Introducing the Summit Innovation Lab: Boise's New Learning Center

Say hello to the brand-new Summit Innovation Lab, the coolest new learning center in town! This place is all about helping our kids fall in love with learning. With a focus on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) and literacy, this new space is helping give our local community the tools and confidence to explore, innovate, and excel.

Summit Innovation Lab was founded by local mom, Jenny Hoban, who has an extensive background in both STEM and literacy education. Her desire to start up a learning center comes from a passion for providing high-quality, interactive, and systematic instruction in both STEM and reading to our community.

As the tech space continues to grow, there will be a need for more educated young adults to continue to develop the innovation pipeline. Hoban hopes to inspire young children interested in technology and help them develop lifelong learning skills through their summer camps, after-school programs, daytime programs for preschoolers and homeschoolers, birthday parties, and special events. Summit Innovation Lab makes learning fun and exciting while helping students unlock their full potential.

What They Offer

Summit Innovation Lab uses the engineering design process to teach coding, science, engineering, and robotics, all while fostering critical thinking and problem-solving skills. They believe that every child has the potential to innovate and solve problems. With their hands-on programs, they’re breaking down barriers to STEM education and building up confidence, creativity, and a lifelong love of learning.

Youth Summer Day Camps for 2024 – Enrolling Now!

Summer might be winding down, but there’s still time to catch one of Summit Innovation Lab’s awesome summer camps! Check out these fun options and use code BWKFLASH25 for $25 off!

Introduction to Minecraft: Create an Epic Campground

July 29-August 2, 2024
Ages 7-12
Description: Join our Minecraft camp for an immersive experience! Your coder will learn to think creatively, practice critical thinking skills, solve problems, and collaborate in a fun, interactive environment. This week your child will design an epic summer camp ground!

Engineering Camp: Planes

July 29-August 2, 2024
Ages 8+
Description: Young aviators learn about aerodynamics, design, build, and test their own gliders and paper airplanes while exploring the history and future of flight. There will also be a guest appearances by local a pilot.

Cricut Workshop: Cricut 101 – Maker Camp

July 29-August 2, 2024
Ages 9+
Description: Cricut 101 Maker Camp offers an exciting journey into the world of crafting for makers 9-13 years old. Explore endless possibilities with cutting-edge technology, learn design techniques, and unleash your creativity through hands-on projects. From personalized gifts to DIY decorations, join us for an unforgettable experience in crafting and innovation!

Coding Kids

August 5-9, 2024
Ages 5+
Description: In our Kids Who Code camp, participants are introduced to the world of coding through both unplugged and computer-based lessons. They will learn basic coding terminology and skills that they will use when building projects in Scratch.

Kids Stem Camp

August 5-9, 2024
Ages 5+
Description: At Kids STEM Camp, participants will explore Lego Robotics, Coding, 3D printing, and Engineering. Engage in STEM and become a tech trailblazer.

After-School Programming

Turn your child’s after-school hours into a time for enriching and fun learning experiences! Summit Innovation Lab offers a variety of after-school programs that spark curiosity, foster innovation, and build essential future skills. From science and engineering to coding and creative arts, there’s something to challenge and inspire every young mind.

Preschool Programming

Summit Innovation Lab believes that even the youngest learners have a place at the Learning Center. Their pre-school curriculum promotes both curiosity and exploration in young children giving them the opportunity to be able to think critically, solve problems and use evidence to base their thoughts.

Classes integrate these core values throughout the sessions:

Explore objects, materials and events.
Make observations and ask questions
Engage in investigations
Learn how to compare, classify, sort and order materials and data
Record observations through words, pictures, charts and graphs
Use a variety of tools to extend observations
Identify patterns and relationships
Work collaboratively with others
Share and discuss ideas and listen to new perspectives

Day Time Classes for Elementary and Middle School

Day time engineering, robotics and coding classes will be offered starting in August 2024. Check their website for more information, coming soon!

STEM Birthday Parties

Want to throw the coolest birthday party ever? Summit Innovation Lab has you covered with themed STEM birthday parties that are both fun and educational. It’s a great way to celebrate your child’s special day with some awesome science and tech activities!

Spend Days Off of School in the Lab

Got a day off school? Spend it at the Lab! Summit Innovation Lab offers events designed to spark curiosity and learning through interactive, hands-on activities. From science experiments and engineering challenges to creative crafting sessions, there’s something for every interest and age group.

Tutoring

Need some extra help with reading? Summit Innovation Lab offers reading support for struggling readers and those with reading disabilities. Using the systematic and sequential Wilson Reading System®, their tutors provide a multi-sensory and individualized approach to reading instruction, helping students catch up to their peers with explicit instruction in phonemic awareness, phonics, decoding, and more.

So, if you’re looking for a place where critical thinkers of all ages can dive into the world of STEM and literacy, check out the Summit Innovation Lab. It’s time to explore, innovate, and excel this summer and beyond!