Acera is a K-9th grade STEAM school for gifted kids in Greater Boston.
Students enjoy individualized learning plans, small math classes organized by ability rather than age, and high-engagement electives in science, tech, engineering and humanities. Acera, the Massachusetts School of Science, Creativity and Leadership is a progressive non-profit STEAM school serving high-ability students in grades K - 12th. At Acera, students learn by ability, not age: in a supporti
06/24/2026
What lives in our water? What's in the soil? Why are tiny organisms so important for our planet? This week in Environmental Investigators, our youngest scientists are seeking answers to big questions by observing the smallest of details. More hands-on STEM enrichment ahead. Learn more here: https://1l.ink/F2MQDM6
06/23/2026
Here's a snapshot of what happens when you give kids real materials, tools, and the skills to build something. Hands-on learning at its best in our Intro to Woodworking Session. Lots of classes in the MakerSpace in coming weeks. Link to our Summer Enrichment catalog in comments.
06/20/2026
Week 1 is a wrap! Discovered the wonders of biology, chemistry and physics. Explored, made and sampled global cuisine. Soaked in learning, art and adventure. Week 2 starts Monday: Guinea Fowl, Physics Design Challenge, Extraordinary Paper Creations, and more.
06/20/2026
⏰ Two days left! Voting closes Monday. Acera is up for five awards — vote for as many as you'd like in about a minute. 🗳️ Vote here: https://1l.ink/H6LXCVV
06/16/2026
From robotics and coding to hands-on science, joyful math for curious kids, and summers full of building and discovery, this is enrichment at Acera. We're nominated in five categories, we'd love your vote in all of them. 🗳️ Vote by June 22: https://1l.ink/MGHJZ33
06/13/2026
Camp starts Monday. We're excited to welcome our expert instructors and curious campers for hands-on STEM, project-based learning, building in the makerspace, programming, creating, exploring and connecting. See you soon
06/12/2026
The people who make Acera summer special. Our summer faculty includes PhD candidates from Tufts, Waldorf-trained fiber artists, civil engineers, and professional artists. They love their field and craft as much as they love sharing it with campers.
Big news 🎉 Acera is nominated for FIVE Boston Parents Paper Family Favorites awards: Summer Camp, Computer Science & Coding, Math, Enrichment & After School, and Science & Technology Programs.
We'd be honored to have your vote. It takes one minute and means a lot 💙 Voting closes June 22 — link in bio!
06/11/2026
Camp starts in 3 days. A few spots are still open for Week 1 (June 15-18). LEGO Architecture (ages 5-7), Physics Design Challenge (ages 8-11), Build-A-Buddy, and more. Ages 5-14 | Half-day AM & PM | Extended care available.
06/10/2026
Fabric, felt, soft materials and a lot of imagination. In Build-A-Buddy Workshop, young makers design and sew their own characters, one stitch at a time. Ages 5-7 | $360 | Week 1 PM. Register — link in bio.