--- title: "Announcing Summer 2025: Timeless Skills, Real Impact" description: This summer, your child can win a $1k fellowship awarded by Diane Von Furstberg, Deb Liu, and Hadi Partovi (CEO of code.org) image: https://blog.curiouscardinals.com/hubfs/Screenshot%202025-04-23%20at%207.51.34%20AM.png --- [![cc-logo-black-1](https://blog.curiouscardinals.com/hs-fs/hubfs/cc-logo-black-1.png?width=173&height=57&name=cc-logo-black-1.png "cc-logo-black-1")](https://www.curiouscardinals.com/) Open main menu Close main menu # Announcing Summer 2025: Timeless Skills, Real Impact [Audrey Wisch](https://blog.curiouscardinals.com/author/audrey-wisch) [Share this blog post on Twitter](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=I+found+this+interesting+blog+post&url=https://blog.curiouscardinals.com/curious-cardinals-summer-2025) [Share this blog post on Facebook](http://www.facebook.com/share.php?u=https://blog.curiouscardinals.com/curious-cardinals-summer-2025) [Share this blog post on LinkedIn](http://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://blog.curiouscardinals.com/curious-cardinals-summer-2025) ![](https://blog.curiouscardinals.com/hubfs/Screenshot%202025-04-23%20at%207.51.34%20AM.png) What if your teen spent the summer building a passion project—then pitched it to a panel of industry leaders like Diane von Furstenberg, Deb Liu (CEO of Ancestry), and Hadi Partovi (founder of Code.org)? Now imagine their Common App with highlights like these: - [Con](https://cc-stories.vercel.app/engagements/70ea7cec-4303-457d-be4a-7caa1f15d698?utm_campaign=12162331-Summer%20%2725&utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-8ogrAXRgWHN8g4S1vLFHJjUmr_L_8K_IhXWQhZK2Hr4xpft64Q3vMMCHXZuMBjfR2KeC9M)[gressional App Challenge winner](https://cc-stories.vercel.app/engagements/70ea7cec-4303-457d-be4a-7caa1f15d698?utm_campaign=12162331-Summer%20%2725&utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-8ogrAXRgWHN8g4S1vLFHJjUmr_L_8K_IhXWQhZK2Hr4xpft64Q3vMMCHXZuMBjfR2KeC9M) - [Launched a fashion social enterprise that earned $3K+](https://cc-stories.vercel.app/engagements/bca78955-2e42-44b6-84a3-cb31dfa64a7f?utm_campaign=12162331-Summer%20%2725&utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-8ogrAXRgWHN8g4S1vLFHJjUmr_L_8K_IhXWQhZK2Hr4xpft64Q3vMMCHXZuMBjfR2KeC9M) - [Published research, earning admissions to Stanford & Harvard Programs](https://cc-stories.vercel.app/engagements/dfc7a6db-b0e2-4ea1-be13-f0527e89ffec?utm_campaign=12162331-Summer%20%2725&utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-8ogrAXRgWHN8g4S1vLFHJjUmr_L_8K_IhXWQhZK2Hr4xpft64Q3vMMCHXZuMBjfR2KeC9M) What if that summer didn’t just **impress colleges**—but helped your child become the kind of thinker, doer, and leader who thrives in any future? That’s exactly what [**Curious Cardinals’ 2025 Summer Program**](http://curiouscardinals.com/summer?utm_campaign=12162331-Summer%20%2725&utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-8ogrAXRgWHN8g4S1vLFHJjUmr_L_8K_IhXWQhZK2Hr4xpft64Q3vMMCHXZuMBjfR2KeC9M) is all about.   ## Introducing Timeless Skills in an AI Era In an AI-powered world, it’s not about memorizing facts—it’s about learning how to think, lead, and make an impact.  AI is rewriting the rules. What used to impress just isn’t enough anymore. Top colleges and employers want: **Doers**. **Builders. Communicators. Leaders.** We help students develop these through hands-on projects that prepare them for college—and life.    ## **🎯 **Four Summer Program Tracks Your student chooses what excites them most. We provide the structure, accountability and mentorship to bring their dream project to life. 1. [Portfolio Creation:](https://www.curiouscardinals.com/portfolio?utm_campaign=12162331-Summer%20%2725&utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-8ogrAXRgWHN8g4S1vLFHJjUmr_L_8K_IhXWQhZK2Hr4xpft64Q3vMMCHXZuMBjfR2KeC9M) Design and develop tangible projects—from robotics prototypes to creative writing collections. 2. [Launching an Organization:](http://curiouscardinals.com/organization?utm_campaign=12162331-Summer%20%2725&utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-8ogrAXRgWHN8g4S1vLFHJjUmr_L_8K_IhXWQhZK2Hr4xpft64Q3vMMCHXZuMBjfR2KeC9M) Transform bold ideas into real-world ventures—whether it’s a social impact initiative or a profitable business. 3. **[Research:](https://www.curiouscardinals.com/research?utm_campaign=12162331-Summer%20%2725&utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-8ogrAXRgWHN8g4S1vLFHJjUmr_L_8K_IhXWQhZK2Hr4xpft64Q3vMMCHXZuMBjfR2KeC9M)**Conduct meaningful research, publish original work, and stand out academically. Submit your work for awards and recognition. 4. [**Content Creation:**](http://curiouscardinals.com/content-creation?utm_campaign=12162331-Summer%20%2725&utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-8ogrAXRgWHN8g4S1vLFHJjUmr_L_8K_IhXWQhZK2Hr4xpft64Q3vMMCHXZuMBjfR2KeC9M) Define your unique point of view. Create your own blog, social media page, or podcast—and learn how to grow and engage your audience. Throughout the summer, you will also have exclusive access to bi-weekly workshops on topics ranging from vibe coding to prompt engineering, storytelling, resume building, and more.    ## **💥** The Grand Finale: Pitch Your Project to Timeless Icons & Expert Judges All student projects must be submitted by **Sunday, August 17th** to qualify for our **Live Pitch Competition** on **August 24th**. Finalists will present their work to a panel of star judges—including **Diane von Furstenberg**, **Deb Liu**, and **Hadi Partovi**—with the chance to win a **$1,000 fellowship stipend **to take their project to the next level in the coming school year.   ## **⏳  Limited Spots Available** We’re capping enrollment to ensure every student gets paired with a **top** **mentor that has been trained and personally onboarded **by our education team for our summer cohort.    ## **👉 Next Steps** To reserve a mentor and ensure priority access (spots are filling up quickly): [Apply Here](https://info599864.typeform.com/to/re7VLlym?utm_source=announcement&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=summer&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-8ogrAXRgWHN8g4S1vLFHJjUmr_L_8K_IhXWQhZK2Hr4xpft64Q3vMMCHXZuMBjfR2KeC9M&typeform-source=21557089.hubspotpreview-na1.com) *If you’d like to learn more, see more info on our summer offerings [here](http://curiouscardinals.com/summer?utm_campaign=12162331-Summer%20%2725&utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-8ogrAXRgWHN8g4S1vLFHJjUmr_L_8K_IhXWQhZK2Hr4xpft64Q3vMMCHXZuMBjfR2KeC9M)!*     ### Leave a Comment ## Related Articles [![](https://blog.curiouscardinals.com/hubfs/blog%20banners%20--%20CC%20(5).png)](https://blog.curiouscardinals.com/audreys-best-tips-for-beating-back-to-school-stress) [advice for parents](https://blog.curiouscardinals.com/tag/advice-for-parents) [finding balance](https://blog.curiouscardinals.com/tag/finding-balance) [mentor](https://blog.curiouscardinals.com/tag/mentor) [back to school](https://blog.curiouscardinals.com/tag/back-to-school) ### [Audrey's Best Tips for Beating Back to School Stress](https://blog.curiouscardinals.com/audreys-best-tips-for-beating-back-to-school-stress) In this blog, Curious Cardinals CEO and co-founder Audrey Wisch will answer your burning back-to-school questions and hopefully ease some of your fears. 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