Redwood Day’s Signature Programs are where specialized instruction meets real-world application. These distinctive experiences transform learning into leadership, allowing students to apply and expand their knowledge far beyond the classroom walls. Whether they are using Oakland as a living laboratory, opting into high-school-style Advanced Topics electives, or building social-emotional courage through our Equity and Inclusion work, every program is designed to cultivate the agency and intellectual skills your child needs to thrive.
Innovation meets impact at the DBI Summer Institute
This signature partnership with OUSD invites curious young makers into our state-of-the-art DBi Lab for an immersive, hands-on experience that serves the community.
More than a summer camp, this is a high-level design residency. Students move seamlessly from theory to creation, blending advanced engineering principles with our 'Oakland as a Classroom' philosophy. Participants develop the technical skills and intellectual courage needed to design real-world solutions for our city.
Program Highlights:
Master the Maker’s Mindset
Students master advanced tools and technology to prototype original designs, from architectural models to digital innovations
Civic Impact Design
Projects are rooted in the local landscape, challenging students to identify community needs and engineer solutions that make a difference
Professional Mentorship
Participants gain direct insight into creative and technical career pathways by working alongside local experts and professional makers
High School Preparation
The Institute builds agency, project management, and collaborative skills, ensuring students excel in rigorous academic settings
When joining the Institute, students transform into innovators ready to investigate, iterate, and deploy solutions that directly impact the heartbeat of Oakland.
