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We offer a variety of engaging student experiences to provide opportunities for real world application of skills and knowledge.
PAST Student Experiences unlock student potential through innovative, hands-on opportunities that link learning to life. Our dedicated team designs, tests, and delivers a wide array of engaging summer programs, after-school offerings, and community events. With a passion for connecting students to culturally relevant challenges, we collaborate with professionals and partners to create meaningful learning experiences that truly come alive.
Student Experiences
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After School & Summer Programs
STEM enrichment that inspires creativity outside the classroom. Students gain skills and confidence through problem-solving, collaboration, and play-based exploration. Reimagining summer learning through immersive, hands-on experiences. Whether exploring robotics, solving design challenges, or investigating local ecosystems, students engage in culturally relevant activities that make learning exciting and fun.
Our son was very enthusiastic about building a computer. It was one of the highlights of his summer. Our daughter absolutely loved forensics and is considering it as a future career option.”
— 2023 Summer Parent
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No comparison. Your courses were everything and more than advertised. You quickly overcame technical issues, were highly organized, and set clear expectations. Kids were engaged the entire time and having so much fun they didn't want to quit.”
— 2020 Summer Parent
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It has been an absolute pleasure working with you guys.”
— Alex, Partner and Volunteer (Formula Buckeyes, The Ohio State Formula SAE Team
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I'm pretty impressed with all the stuff I have learned, and there's so many more things that I do not know how to do just yet, but I'm pretty sure I'll learn them here."
— Dean, Student
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Thank you so much for providing this opportunity! This was my child's first coding class and real first virtual class. We are all learning as we go in this new reality and this was a great gentle entry into online learning for him. You were generous, kind, and patient. Thank you again!”
— Parent
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Frequently Asked Questions
Our programs serve a wide range of students, from early learners to high schoolers, depending on the program. Each opportunity includes age or grade level guidelines on its detail page.
The PAST Student Experience team collaborates with a variety of groups, including students of all ages, professionals, community partners, community groups and events (such as cub scouts, after school clubs, family nights, etc) and more.
Students might build prototypes, explore coding and robotics, conduct real-world research, or solve community challenges—always hands-on and always connected to real-world learning.
Program length varies. Summer programs typically run 1–2 weeks, while after-school programs run throughout the semester. Locations include the PAST Innovation Lab and partner schools across Central Ohio.
Yes. We strive to create inclusive, supportive learning environments. If your child has specific needs, reach out and we’ll work together to make accommodations.
Many of our programs are free or low-cost thanks to generous funders and partners. Check the individual program pages for details or contact us (link to contact page) for help.
Scholarship availability varies by program. We encourage you to contact us directly to inquire about scholarships for the specific program you are interested in. Our team will be happy to provide details about current opportunities and eligibility.
Registration for our summer programs opens the last Saturday in January. Check the Summer Programs page or sign up for our newsletter to get notified as soon as registration goes live.
Once registration is open, you can view available programs and register through our online portal, Arly. For more information on registering, visit our Summer Programs page.
We’re always looking for industry professionals, mentors, sponsors, and collaborators. Reach out using the contact form below!
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