2026 NIS Summer Program!
Story Adventures (K–G4) & STEAM Explorations (G5–G8) Summer Programs for 2026!
Two weeks. Endless creativity. Lifelong memories!
NIS is excited to welcome children back for two weeks of fun, discovery, and hands-on learning in Summer 2026. Our programs are designed to spark curiosity, build confidence, and help students form meaningful friendships with peers from around the world.
This year, we offer two engaging pathways:
Primary Program (Kindergarten–Grade 4): Story Adventures: A playful, immersive experience where stories come alive through building, creating, experimenting, and exploring.
Middle School Program (Grades 5–8): STEAM: A dynamic, project‑based program where students dive into science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics through real‑world challenges.
Across all ages, students enjoy 10 fun‑filled days of inquiry‑based learning that nurtures creativity, teamwork, and problem‑solving—fully aligned with the NIS mission.
The 2026 Summer Program aims to:
- Foster global understanding among younger learners
- Strengthen STEAM knowledge and skills for middle school students
- Build confidence through hands‑on exploration
- Encourage teamwork, communication, and creative problem‑solving
- Create a joyful, inclusive environment where children learn from one another’s cultures and perspectives
Each year, the NIS Summer Program brings together children from around the world who learn, create, and grow together—forming friendships and memories that last long after summer ends.
Primary Program (K–Gr.4): Story Adventures
This summer, children step into a world where stories come alive. Through crafts, experiments, outdoor play, and imaginative challenges, students explore new worlds and create their own stories along the way.
Program Highlights
- Hands‑on learning woven into story themes
- Daily crafts, experiments, and outdoor adventures
- Focus on courage, empathy, teamwork, and creativity
- Balanced days with movement and structured learning
- A final family exhibition celebrating each child’s work
Middle School Program (Gr.5–8): STEAM
Middle school students take on real‑world challenges through hands-on science, engineering, and design. Each week focuses on a 5‑day project that blends inquiry, creativity, and technical skill.
Grades 5+6: (1) Inquiry into Sound (2) Motion of Hydraulics
Grades 7+8: (1) Hydro-Engineering (2) Aerospace Labs
Daily Schedule
Each day includes:
- Morning Warm‑Ups: Fun, energetic activities led by NIS high school student leaders
- Three Learning Sessions: Theme‑based, hands‑on activities guided by NIS teachers
- End‑of‑Day Group Games: A joyful, community‑building session to close the day
- Breaks & Social Time: Morning, lunch, and afternoon breaks for play and connection
The structure balances creativity, movement, exploration, and social interaction—perfect for summer learning.
Join Us for a Summer of Discovery!
The NIS Summer Program is a place where children explore new ideas, build confidence, and form friendships across cultures. With hands-on learning, supportive teachers, and joyful daily experiences, this is a summer your child will never forget.
We look forward to welcoming your family to NIS this summer.
Enrollment Eligibility
Admission to the NIS Summer Program in 2026 is open to students aged 5-14 (entering first year of elementary through grade 8) as of September 2026. To fully immerse themselves in our program, students should ideally be currently studying full-time in an international school (or school outside of Japan) which uses an English-based school curriculum AND also not enrolled in the Japanese school system. Families are welcome to check with our Admissions team about their child’s eligibility. Participants for all sessions must submit a completed application form.
Please note that while English is the common language at NIS and also during the Summer Program, we of course value the development of all languages within our multilingual community. Students in the Summer Program are expected to engage in their learning using English during the structured program sessions but are welcome to use their home language during free time.