Formative Minds

Nurturing young minds today for a brighter, innovative tomorrow.

Formative Minds’ bootcamps and courses are designed to provide a dynamic and engaging experience through interactive activities and a focus on continuous learning. Each bootcamp is unique, offering fresh topics and approaches that can be enjoyed independently. In contrast, our weekly courses are structured to build upon each other, allowing students to deepen their understanding over time. Run entirely by passionate high school students who founded this nonprofit, Formative Minds creates an inspiring and accessible environment for learners of all backgrounds in elementary and middle school.

Our Bootcamps

  • Explore the world of coding and game design with our dynamic bootcamps, tailored for learners of all levels. Dive into Java and technology for software development, unleash creativity with Scratch and game design fundamentals, or delve into data science to uncover insights from data analysis. Each program offers hands-on projects and engaging lessons to build real-world skills in programming and technology.

  • Our high school mentorship bootcamps, led by high school students, are designed to support both students and parents in navigating the transition to high school. We cover key topics such as balancing academics and extracurriculars, understanding the AP system, selecting courses based on rigor, and exploring summer opportunities. Gain valuable insights and practical strategies to tackle the challenges and experiences of high school life confidently.

Our Courses

  • Step into the world of coding with this interactive experience. Participants learn core programming concepts like variables, loops, conditionals, and functions through hands-on projects, games, and creative challenges. Build problem-solving skills and unleash creativity while gaining a strong foundation in one of the world’s most popular programming languages.

  • Participants discover the building blocks of mathematics by exploring topics like variables, expressions, equations, factors, and fractions. Through hands-on lessons, games, and real-world problem solving, they strengthen foundational math skills and build the confidence needed to tackle more advanced concepts with clarity and enthusiasm.

  • From shapes and angles to area, perimeter, and volume, this course introduces the essential concepts of geometry in a clear and accessible way. Students develop spatial reasoning and critical thinking through visual activities, real-world examples, and hands-on problem solving. Along the way, they build a strong foundation to support future success in math.

  • Explore the dynamic world of business, economics, and finance in this engaging course. Participants delve into topics like the stock market, personal finance, entrepreneurship, and the history of money through interactive lessons, activities, and real-world simulations. Build essential skills and gain insights to confidently navigate the world of business and financial decision-making.