Celebrate Our 10th Summer at the OP Summer Showcase!

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!

Diving Deeper Into New Worlds

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 did all that, and more! 2023 Recap

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

Announcing: Positive Obsessions 2023

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