Junior STEM
Why do boats float? What plants and animals exist alongside us on the Charles River? Juniors with a passion for learning about environmental science, local ecosystems, wind physics, and engineering can choose from a variety of STEM classes. Come learn about science and technology in the heart of Boston.
Classes
Students explore the science that keeps boats afloat and moving, learning about buoyancy, forces, and wind. Through hands-on challenges, they design and build boats, test them in water, and refine their designs based on performance.
Using microscopes, students investigate local water samples to discover microscopic life, including cyanobacteria. They learn basic lab techniques, practice observation skills, and connect water quality to environmental and ecosystem health.
Students grow their own plants while experimenting with different environmental conditions. By observing changes over time, they learn about plant life cycles, photosynthesis, and how to build an experiment.
RoboSub at CBI connects teamwork, engineering, and technical skills into a unique challenge. Students will build and control remotely operated submersibles to complete various tasks. Experts from the robotics field will share their experience in industry and work alongside the students as they perfect their submersibles.
Junior Research Team
The Junior Research Team is a small, selective opportunity for curious CBI juniors who want to explore real-world science alongside their summer sailing. Participants design and carry out an independent or partner research project—often connected to environmental or citizen science—collecting real data about the water, weather, and ecosystems around CBI. No prior research experience is required, just curiosity, responsibility, and a willingness to commit to a project over the summer.
