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IMPORTANT: DUE TO COVID-19 (CORONAVIRUS), THE START DATE OF THIS PROGRAM HAS BEEN POSTPONED THREE WEEKS. PLEASE SEE THE NEW DATES BELOW, IN RED.
This year we are thrilled to announce the continuation of our S.T.E.A.M. program at a brand new location, Pomfret School in northeastern Connecticut! Enrollment will be limited, so sign up while you can! Our summer S.T.E.A.M. program began in the summer of 2019 at nearby Cheshire Academy, and was our first ever self-promoted program to integrate international and domestic American students! Across twelve days, students took elective courses in their areas of academic focus, and participated in weekend excursions to nearby cities and colleges. We are excited to continue this program in 2020, our biggest summer yet! |
2020 Fast Facts
Dates: 8/3/20-8/14/20 (Residential students check in 8/2, check out 8/15)
Anticipated Numbers: 35 Residential Students, 20 Day Students (55 Total)
Student-Staff Ratio: 8-10:1
Pricing: See Below
International-Domestic Student Ratio: 2-3
Student Age Range: 6th-10th Grade
Weekend Stops: Boston, Yale University, Mystic Seaport
Anticipated Numbers: 35 Residential Students, 20 Day Students (55 Total)
Student-Staff Ratio: 8-10:1
Pricing: See Below
International-Domestic Student Ratio: 2-3
Student Age Range: 6th-10th Grade
Weekend Stops: Boston, Yale University, Mystic Seaport
American Ambassador Scholarship
In recognition of their role in promoting Boston Roundtable's vision of promoting education on an international scale, we offer discounted early enrollment to domestic students in the form of our American Ambassador Scholarship. This scholarship gave many students the opportunity to attend our programs in 2019 and we are excited to bring it back for 2020!
Boston Roundtable originally began as an education organization supporting international students visiting and studying in the United states, and we hold great respect for all who contribute to that vision in their participation of our programs - American Ambassador is our way of saying thank you!
Boston Roundtable originally began as an education organization supporting international students visiting and studying in the United states, and we hold great respect for all who contribute to that vision in their participation of our programs - American Ambassador is our way of saying thank you!
Enrollment Options
Day Student
Day students arrive in the mornings and leave in the afternoon. During the day they take classes with residential students and receive the same certificates. Their tuition includes all weekday lunches and they also have the option to participate in the residential students' weekend activities for a small additional cost. This option is ideal for families living within commuting distance of Pomfret School.
10-Day Residential (No Weekend)
Ten-day residential students move in at the same time as the international and 12-day students, but go home for the weekend in the middle of the program. Their tuition includes all meals from 7/13-7/17 and 7/20-7/24, as well as dinner on 7/12 and breakfast on 7/25. They receive the same certificate and participate in the same weekday evening activities as the 12-day students. This option is ideal for families outside commuting distance but still seeking weekend flexibility.
12-Day Residential
12-Day residential students get the full Summer S.T.E.A.M. Camp experience from start to finish. Their tuition covers all expenses, including room and board across the full two weeks. This option is ideal for families outside of commuting distance who want the full experience of Summer S.T.E.A.M.
Day students arrive in the mornings and leave in the afternoon. During the day they take classes with residential students and receive the same certificates. Their tuition includes all weekday lunches and they also have the option to participate in the residential students' weekend activities for a small additional cost. This option is ideal for families living within commuting distance of Pomfret School.
10-Day Residential (No Weekend)
Ten-day residential students move in at the same time as the international and 12-day students, but go home for the weekend in the middle of the program. Their tuition includes all meals from 7/13-7/17 and 7/20-7/24, as well as dinner on 7/12 and breakfast on 7/25. They receive the same certificate and participate in the same weekday evening activities as the 12-day students. This option is ideal for families outside commuting distance but still seeking weekend flexibility.
12-Day Residential
12-Day residential students get the full Summer S.T.E.A.M. Camp experience from start to finish. Their tuition covers all expenses, including room and board across the full two weeks. This option is ideal for families outside of commuting distance who want the full experience of Summer S.T.E.A.M.
Pricing Schedule (U.S. Domestic Student)
Day Student |
10-Day Residential (No Weekend) |
12-Day Residential |
750 |
2000 |
2200 |
If registered by March 15 |
If registered by March 15 |
If registered by March 15 |
$850 if registered by May 1 |
$2200 if registered by May 1 |
$2400 if registered by May 1 |
$950 if registered by June 1 |
$2400 if registered by June 1 |
$2600 if registered by June 1 |
Meet Our Camp Director!
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Dylan Collins is the mastermind behind the S.T.E.A.M. Camp since its inception, and takes a hands-on approach to make sure every student and parent leaves with a positive experience! Dylan is in communication with our overseas stakeholders well before the start of the program and is in touch with the school long after the program ends to ensure all loose ends are tied up.
Dylan has over twenty years of experience working with both international and domestic students in both formal school and summer program settings. With Boston Roundtable he's also had the opportunity to travel to San Francisco and hone his skills working with Chinese scholars in our study programs. Prior to working at Boston Roundtable, he was the director of summer camp programs at Sacred Heart School in Kingston MA and has also taught abroad in Taiwan! |
A Peek Into Our Curriculum
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Core Curriculum
At Boston Roundtable’s Summer S.T.E.A.M. Camp, students have the opportunity to learn a variety of disciplines based on Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math. These hands-on, project-based activities, taught by professional staff and experts in their fields, are created to pique student curiosity. Courses include topics such as Forensic Science, Marine Biology, Aviation and Rocketry, Robotics, Creative Writing, Engineering, Finance, and Art! As students visit Ivy league Universities, they will leave with a greater understanding on their path of academics, as well as, a certificate of participation which can be used with college applications. They will also benefit from International connections, new friendships, and lasting memories. |
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Social Curriculum
Recreational and ‘team-based’ educational activities will take place on Pomfret's beautiful, historic campus. Residential students will dorm with a roommate, just like Pomfret students do during the school year! Each evening, special activities are prepared for students for social interactions, which is an integral part of our program. Beyond the classroom, we take advantage of the weekend period to venture out to fun-filled field trips to local attractions including, Mystic Seaport, CT, Boston and New York City. |
2020 Courses Sample
Below, take a look at some of the courses we're planning on offering for our 2020 year! This plan is tentative and subject to change.
Name |
Faculty |
Description |
Showtime |
Local College Staff |
In this introductory drama course, students will learn how to prepare, recite and perform. They will also learn public speaking, costume and makeup, stage crew work, and best of all, teamwork. Acting scholars from local universities staff this course and set the stage for a standing ovation performance |
Nice Shot! |
RISD Scholars |
Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) is a top ranking visual and digital art school by US News and World Report for many years. It offers a broad selection of courses in studio arts. Its scholars staff this film production and visual presentation course, which will teach students how to capture and present beautiful things – could be a person, an animal, an event, or a mind! |
Write it Out |
Pomfret School Faculty |
Do you like to write? If so, this workshop-based course is made for you. This is an inspiring program where students can study with literary expert faculty on how to hone their craft through constructive group and one-on-one sharing. During class students will use creative skills while learning how to improve writing prose and presentation. |
C.S.I. Pomfret |
Pomfret School Faculty |
In this course, we’ll learn how forensic science is really used to solved crimes! We’ll take a hands-on look at several of the basic techniques in forensic science, as well as the cutting-edge science behind forensic investigation beyond what’s seen on TV. By the end of the course, we’ll put together all the techniques and knowledge we’ve gained to find the right suspect in a crime story of our own! |
Yatta Anime! |
Pomfret School Faculty |
Kakatte koi yo! Students in this course will study the increasingly popular Japanese art of anime comics, including the essential techniques for successful visual storytelling. Subjects like composition, panel layout, timing, and reference will be covered. Assignments throughout the course will result in a number of sequential pages to use as a personal portfolio. |
Aviation and Rocketry |
Boston Roundtable Science Staff |
How do we get off the ground? In this course, students will come to understand the basic principles of flight and the various purposes for which we use aircrafts. Once we have some basic ideas, we’ll use our gained knowledge of aerospace engineering to modify gliders to improve our capability for a set task, such as performance of aerial maneuvers or maximization of gliding distance. |
Robotics |
Boston Roundtable Science Staff |
Let’s build a working robot! In this course, Campers use creative problem-solving skills as they learn how to program robots to respond to their environment and solve tasks using the NXT-G programming language and kits such as LEGO Mindstorms TM NXT platform. In this program, campers will create a robot and program it to drive through a variety of exciting obstacle course. No prior experience is required. |
Foundations of Entrepreneurship |
Pomfret School Faculty |
This course curriculum will focus on the Entrepreneur aspects of all kinds of methodology, leadership, and new venture creation with social and economic value. Students, working in teams, will develop new business ventures and build out a business plan. |
Marine Biology |
Pomfret School Faculty |
Ever wonder what lurks below the sea? In this course we will learn aspects of life in the sea and the environment on which it depends. This includes marine plants, animals and other organisms in deep oceans, shallow seas and the laboratory. Lastly, we will discuss the many different careers that marine biology has to offer. |
Sample Schedule
Below, find an example of what a session schedule looks like. Days begin at approximately 9am, while the day student portion of the camp day ends at approximately 3:15 PM.
Day |
Morning |
Afternoon |
Evening |
Day 1 (Mon) |
Morning Gathering Icebreakers |
Icebreakers cont. and First Excursion |
Athletics |
Day 2 (Tues) |
Week 1 Classes Begin |
Guest Speaker |
Athletics |
Day 3 (Wed) |
Morning Class |
Afternoon Class |
Speech and Debate Ice-Cream Social (Day Students Invited) |
Day 4 (Thurs) |
Morning Class |
Afternoon Class |
Athletics Trivia Night |
Day 5 (Fri) |
Off Campus Activity |
Activity cont. |
Karaoke Night |
Day 6 (Sat) |
Weekend Excursion: Boston |
Excursion cont. |
Return to Pomfret |
Day 7 (Sun) |
Weekend Excursion: Yale University |
Excursion cont. |
Return to Pomfret |
Day 8 (Mon) |
Week 2 Classes Begin |
Afternoon Class |
Scavenger Hunt |
Day 9 (Tues) |
Morning Class |
Class |
Open Gym Trivia Night |
Day 10 (Wed) |
Morning Class |
Afternoon Class |
Open Gym |
Day 11 (Thurs) |
Morning Class |
Afternoon Class |
Presentation Preparation |
Day 12 (Fri) |
Morning Class |
Final Presentation |
Closing Ceremony (Day Students Invited) |
About Pomfret School
Founded in 1894, Pomfret is an independent, coeducational, college preparatory boarding and day school located in Pomfret, Connecticut. Today, the school serves 350 students in grades 9 through 12, hailing from 23 states and 23 countries. Set on a stunning 500-acre hilltop in Northeastern Connecticut, the campus is less than an hour from Boston, Hartford, and Providence, and only 3 hours from New York City.
Pomfret is ranked on Niche as the 5th Best Boarding High School in the state of Connecticut and the 31st Best in the United States. Recent college matriculations include Brown University, Columbia University, Cornell University, and more!
Visit Pomfret's website here!
Pomfret is ranked on Niche as the 5th Best Boarding High School in the state of Connecticut and the 31st Best in the United States. Recent college matriculations include Brown University, Columbia University, Cornell University, and more!
Visit Pomfret's website here!
Summer 2019 Camp Fast Facts and Highlights
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Time: 7/22-8/2
Cumulative Student Count: 35 (1:9 Student-Teacher Ratio) Student Age Range: 6th-12th Grade Program Stops: Boston, Yale University, Mystic Seaport Countries Represented: China, Japan, Mongolia, India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Russia, Ghana, Niger, Portugal, Poland, Romania, and more! |
2019 Photos
Domestic Student Registration:
Please Note: This registration is for domestic US students only. International families and agencies wishing to enroll may contact us directly to learn more.