summary of programs

• Summer Program
• Young Women in Science
• School Based Programs
• "BEEN"

Flying Cloud Summer Program
"started 1984"

This summer enrichment program is the cornerstone of the Institute’s efforts to provide creative children with outstanding mentors who can inspire them in the arts and sciences. Based at the two hundred acre New Marlborough campus, what began as a small program for twelve neighborhood children has evolved into six weeks of workshops where one hundred children ages five to fourteen thrive. Individual growth is a primary goal. Each workshop is limited to ten children and only fifty children are accepted for each session so that strong relationships are possible. There are four theme based sessions where children explore the visual and performing arts and sciences led by two dozen specialists. Interdisciplinary work and innovation is encouraged. Students demonstrate their accomplishments through a final exposition, art show, or performance.

Young Women in Science
"started 2000"

This began as a summer program for middle school girls, and now is an array of programs to support girls ages nine through eighteen who have an interest in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math.) It includes in-school: GIRLS! -an after school science club for girls in grades four and five; Women in Science – brings women “scientists-in-residence” into two school districts; and Girlbots an all girls robotics team. Weeklong Summer Programs include– GIRLS Summer- for upper elementary, STEM Explorers- for middle school and Emily’s Project- for high school.

Public School Enrichment
"started 1990"

The Flying Cloud creates opportunities for children in public schools to explore the arts and sciences in ways not usually available to them. Curricular programs serve over one thousand children in four school districts. Activities include classroom artist and scientist residencies, support of environmental projects, development of interdisciplinary curricula, engineering education, and staff development. Extra-curricular offerings serve 120 children including after school programs at SBRSD in the arts and sciences for elementary, middle and high school students.