[Nagoya] A Full-Fledged STEM CAMP with Participants from Across Japan and Overseas! Elementary School English STEM Education Program 'STEM CAMP 2026' to be Held

Alive Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture / President: Hiromi Mitsui), which operates English-language preschools, children's English conversation schools, English STEM schools, and English after-school programs, will hold the inquiry-based program in English 'STEM CAMP 2026 SUMMER ~A SPACE ODYSSEY~' for elementary school students 3rd grade and above, for five days from Monday, July 27 to Friday, July 31, 2026.

This program is open not only to current students but also to the general public, and it is a popular annual STEM program that gathers participants from within Nagoya City, across Japan, and from overseas. This year's theme is 'Space' and 'Physics'. Children will take on the challenge of inquiry-based learning where they learn, think, and present science in English through rocket experiments, Mars exploration projects, and field trips to science museums. It is a popular English event that fills up quickly every year as a practical program fostering non-cognitive skills and problem-solving abilities such as 'thinking ability', 'communication skills', and 'grit', which are essential in the AI era.

This program is an original curriculum designed by Alive's curriculum team, based on a full-fledged STEM curriculum created by experts with science and engineering backgrounds, tailored to children's interests and developmental stages. Classes are taught by foreign instructors specializing in science and engineering. These instructors, with expertise in space, physics, and science, guide learning by sparking children's curiosity with questions like 'Why?' and 'How?'. Through hands-on learning such as rocket experiments and Mars exploration projects, children experience STEM education where they 'learn, think, and present science in English', rather than just learning English as a language. Furthermore, by working on challenges collaboratively with peers, the program aims to foster problem-solving skills, creativity, communication skills, and the non-cognitive abilities required in the AI era.

*STEM is an acronym for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics, a globally recognized educational field.

STEM CAMP 2026 SUMMER Program Overview

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Event Name: STEM CAMP 2026 SUMMER

Theme: A SPACE ODYSSEY

Dates: Monday, July 27 to Friday, July 31, 2026 (5 days)

Time: 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM

Target: 3rd grade elementary school students and above (English proficiency equivalent to Eiken Grade 3 to Pre-2)

Venue: Alive English School Higashi Campus (1-21-12 Izumi, Higashi-ku, Nagoya City)

Participation Format: Participation from 1 day is possible. A certificate of completion will be awarded for full attendance.

Capacity: Limited to small groups; registration will close once capacity is reached.

Content:

Day 1 | Experiencing the Vastness of Space

Create a solar system model to experience the scale of space.

Day 2 | The Science of Rockets and Propulsion

Learn about propulsion and the law of inertia through building and launching water rockets.

Day 3 | The Secrets of Gravity and Lunar Landing

Explore gravity and the mechanisms of space development using the Apollo program as a case study.

Day 4 | Field Trip

Conduct hands-on learning at the Nagoya City Science Museum (FUJI Nagoya Science Museum).

Day 5 | Mars Rover Project

Design and build a rover in teams and give a presentation in English.

*Different activities and experiments are planned for each day.
*Content is subject to change.

Features of this Program

Inquiry-Based STEM Education Connecting Classroom Learning to Real-World Experience

Children deepen their understanding of space and physics by actually experiencing learned knowledge through water rocket launches, science experiments, and a field trip to the FUJI Nagoya Science Museum (Nagoya City Science Museum). By verifying what they learned in the classroom through experiments and observations, 'knowing' and 'understanding' transform into 'being able to do'. This cycle of learning fosters independent learning skills and problem-solving abilities, and also enhances non-cognitive skills necessary for the AI era, such as grit, resilience, and collaboration.

Full-Fledged English STEM Education Possible with Small Class Sizes

This program adopts a small-class system with foreign instructors specializing in science and engineering and Japanese assistants. In an environment that values psychological safety, children take on the challenge of inquiry-based learning where they learn, think, and present science in English. The program also cultivates skills required in future society, such as problem-solving, creativity, communication, and collaboration.

A Popular Program with Participants from Across Japan and Overseas

Alive's STEM CAMP attracts children interested in science and manufacturing every year. Approximately 90% of participants are repeaters, and interaction with children joining from across Japan and overseas, not just Nagoya City, is one of the attractions of this program.

Alive's educational philosophy is to foster not just 'learning English', but 'the ability to think, create, and connect with the world in English'. The company will continue to support children's futures through its unique education that integrates English education, STEM education, non-cognitive skill development, and inquiry-based learning.

About Alive Co., Ltd.

Company Overview

Headquarters: Izumi 21 Building 1F, 1-21-12 Izumi, Higashi-ku, Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture 461-0001

Established: January 18, 2001

Capital: 22 million yen

President: Hiromi Mitsui

Official Website: https://alive-co.com/

Main Services

Alive Co., Ltd. operates a variety of educational services centered on English education, with the mission 'Inspire the world ~Enriching the future through education~' and the vision 'Developing global leaders with the zest for life and the power to carve out the future'. The company supports children's growth through a wide range of businesses including English preschools (international schools), English conversation schools (English schools/after-schools), STEM schools, English after-school care (Dream School), foreign instructor dispatch, career education, and matching app provision.

Viewing English as a 'tool for thinking and connecting with the world', the company emphasizes the development of non-cognitive abilities such as motivation, collaboration, and resilience, in addition to cognitive abilities like knowledge and skills. Through partnerships with educators from Harvard University and Silicon Valley, it provides advanced educational programs in leadership, SDGs, and entrepreneurship. Furthermore, in January 2026, the company signed a advisory contract with Yoshikazu Nakayama, a leading researcher in non-cognitive abilities, to improve educational quality and advance its curriculum, fostering the 'zest for life' and 'power to carve out the future' required in the AI era.