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Play these games written and developed by our summer 2024 participants! The Apple of My Eye, by Megan The Sting of My Eye, by Rhea Frog Therapy, by Kiley and Roselyn

In just two days, we'll wrap up our tenth summer together! As we look back over these amazing ten years, beyond the 1000+ hours of programming and 300+ workshops, what truly stands out is the incredible confidence our participants have gained. We've created an environment where teens can experience radical joy, imagination, and empowerment. Because … Continue reading Celebrate Our 10th Summer at the OP Summer Showcase!

That’s a wrap for our Summer Camp participants! In just four weeks, participants have created a portfolio of multimedia projects, gained access to a network of STEM and art professionals, and strengthened their confidence in STEM, art, and writing. As they consider the opportunities their new skills unlock, our Summer Institute participants continue journeying into new worlds. … Continue reading Diving Deeper Into New Worlds

We may be known for our interdisciplinary approach, blending STEM, Art, Science Fiction, and Writing, but our unique teaching style sets us apart. As our Lead Teacher, Aarushi, says, “We gamify part of the process of learning STEM in a way that asks students to lead with curiosity… It’s less about what we have to teach … Continue reading How We Lead with Curiosity

We're thrilled to announce the start of our 10th summer of programming! Over the past decade, we've dedicated ourselves to using STEM, science fiction, and art to empower girls and trans and nonbinary youth to envision and create a better world. This summer, we're continuing to empower Brooklyn youth to pursue their dreams, drive change, and emerge … Continue reading Kicking off Summer Programming

We are overwhelmed with gratitude by the outpouring of support we've received. Thank you for donating, forwarding our emails, and sharing our message about our annual appeal. Your unwavering dedication to advancing STEM, nurturing artistic expression, and empowering Brooklyn's teens is inspiring. Thanks to your generosity and that of over 250 supporters, we have met our … Continue reading Gratitude is Overflowing

On Feb. 7, we're hosting our annual online chat with Octavia Project program participants and alums, and we would love for you to join us! As a member of the OP community, we want to give you the chance to hear directly from our participants about how the programs you make possible have impacted them. Or, if … Continue reading Join us next week for our Community Chat!

This past year saw exciting changes and growth for the Octavia Project. Our summer programs welcomed their largest cohort yet, we expanded our STEAM curriculum, and a new partnership brought increased visibility to our participants' work and annual showcase. As the year comes to a close, we want to thank everyone who has been a part of our community this … Continue reading We did all that, and more! 2023 Recap

This year, we hosted another incredible Summer Institute. Participants createdemergent maps, wrote speculative fiction stories, coded interactive games, and so much more. Each year, we compile a zine to celebrate and share our participants' work with the Octavia Project community.  We're elated to share with you this year's edition of Positive Obsessions. You can read the full zine here. During … Continue reading Announcing: Positive Obsessions 2023

This summer, our participants used HTML and CSS to code interactive online games based on their own stories. Choose from the list below to play through a selection of this year's games! "Garbage Island" by Cypress, Josephine & Leah "A Hardworker" by Noyoze Osakue "The World or Me" by Aneesa Ramautar "Enthralling Forest" by Rowan … Continue reading 2023 Summer Institute Twines