Youth Innovation Program at Lasell University

Lasell University's pre-college programs allow our middle and high school students to explore their creativity, expand their thinking and build the important life skills to give them what they need to succeed in life. Lasell offers this program in the summer, fall & spring. Sign up for the summer session now.

Sneaker Stuff - How Shoes Go From Brief to Box

Do you love sneakers and shoes? Ever wonder how shoe innovators come up with their designs and bring their vision to life? Regardless of whether you're a sneakerhead, a collector, an athlete, or just interested in fashion or footwear, this course is for you. Take this 4-week course and learn from Senior Footwear Innovator about the design and development process and to best position yourself to break into the footwear industry.

COST: $175

Note: This course is not included in the 3-course bundle discount.

COURSE TIMES

• TBA

College Credits: 1.5

I NSTRUCTOR

Elizabeth Brock-Jones is currently a Kids Innovation Director at Nike, where she’s worked for the past 9 years. During that time, she’s worked with Sportswear, Special Projects, Global Express Lane and Fuel teams on projects that range from sandals, boots, ACG, running and the entire Nike Off-White x and The Ten collection. In addition, she spent 3 years in Innovation. Elizabeth also teaches for the University of Oregon Sports Product Management Program based in Portland, OR, and Lasell University. Elizabeth received her BS in Kinesiology from Iowa State, as well as an MS in Biomechanics from the University of Tennessee and an MBA in Sports Marketing from the University of Oregon.

The iMAZZiNATiON © Method

An innovative and revolutionary approach to the teaching of mindful creative thinking which has been delivered to over 1000 students and instructors. iMAZZiNATiON is a simple, active, and tangible strategy which allows its users to develop original ideas in a short period of time. At the European Institute of Design in Rome, The iMAZZiNATiON © Method has been applied to students of all disciplines to assist them in how to think and create concepts and original designs, branding campaigns, product design, fashion design, and food design, as well as, to instructors to help facilitate students in sparking their imagination and implementing their ideas

COST: $125

COURSE TIMES

• April Break - April 15-19, 2024

• Summer 2024 Session Dates:
• Session 1 - July 8-13, 2024
• Session 2 - August 5-9, 2024

Taking place 100% online, and hybrid (on-campus & online) Tues, Wed, Thur, from 9AM-12 PM EST and online only on Mon. & Fri. from 9AM-12 PM EST

College Credits: 1.5

Social Justice Writing about Films and Society

For students who are interested in social justice and race, and/or biases that fuel inequality, this course uses movies to dive deeper into these topics and build writing skills through discussion, peer editing and collaboration with the instructor. Students will also learn to identify and analyze arguments presented in readings to consider different points of view, identify bias, and understand how to become a good citizen in your community.

Students will explore different visual platforms and film content to gain a better understanding of access and opportunities for those of greater need and those that have privilege. The goal of the course is to help students understand the world around them, the ongoing changes in society and find the confidence to express their thoughts about it through writing.

What you will learn:

• Students will explore different types of genres such as short stories, poems, comics, and more
• How to use evidence instead of emotion to win an argument
• Learn how to express your thoughts in a way that makes people challenge the status quo
• Foster a deeper understanding of oppression and inequality and how to work towards a more diverse, inclusive and equitable society

COST

• $125 per class online or on campus
• $ 674 Overnight option that includes all 3 classes

COURSE TIMES

• April Break - April 16-20, 2024

Summer 2024 Session Dates:

• Session 1 - July 15-19, 2024
• Session 2 - August 5-9, 2024

Taking place fully online or hybrid (on-campus & online) Tues, Wed, Thur, from1 :45 - 3:45 PM EST and online only on Monday & Fri. from1 :45 - 3:45 PM EST

College Credits: 1.5

Moolah Makers - Financial Literacy

Most schools don't provide any personal finance education till high school and even then it is limited. It is important that teens learn the basics about money at an early age so they understand how to save and not waste money, invest that money and build wealth. Students need to know how to handle managing financial resources to achieve financial well-being when they go out in the world on their own.

What you will learn:

• Basic workings of debit & credit cards, mortgages, banking, investment & insurance products, credit reports & scores, bitcoin, NFTs and more.
• The finances behind going to colleges such as financial aid and loans
• How to save and budget to get the cool things you want, set up a checking account and balance it, how to pay bills, establish credit, own stocks, create a rainy day fund, set up a retirement plan, rent an apartment and more

COST:

• $125 per class online or on campus
• $ 674 Overnight option that includes all 3 classes

COURSE TIMES

April Break - April 15-19, 2024

Summer 2024 Session Dates:

• Session 1 - July 8-13, 2024
• Session 2 - August 5-9, 2024

Taking place online only- or hybrid ( on campus & online) Tues., & Wed. and online only on Mon. & Fri. at 6-8:00 PM .

College Credits: 1.5

F ormat

• Online - Students can take classes online
• On-campus/hybrid - Students can opt to take classes at Lasell on Tues, Wed, & Thurs and online on Fri & Sat
• Overnight/hybrid Option- Students can also opt for 2 nights and 3 days at Lasell and 2 days online for $674 includes 3 meals a day and all 3 courses (doesn't include sneaker stuff course) and doesn't include bedding
• Family Stay Option - Families can stay together for 4 nights/5 days at Lasell (doesn't include bedding or YIP courses). Need to purchase courses separately.

- Families with 1-2 kids - includes 3 meals a day for each person $ 655

- Families with 3+ kids - includes 3 meals a day for each person $ 1260

Scholarships

Ask about our scholarship opportunities. Email profstudies@lasell.edu and let us know you are interested in applying for the YIP Summer 2022 scholarship and the courses you would like to take. You will receive information to apply and deadlines to submit the materials.