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prepare students to lead.
Two programs. Two age groups. One mission — to close the opportunity gap through hands-on STEAM education that builds the six competencies every student needs to thrive.
🏕 SUMMER PROGRAM · GRADES 2–6
Camp Katy —learning takes off.
A full-service summer STEAM program that blends academics, enrichment, and social-emotional learning. Designed specifically for underserved students in mixed-age classrooms — with a curriculum built around choice, creativity, and acceleration.
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WHO IT'S FOR
Grades 2–6 · Underserved communities
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WHEN
Summer · Full-service academic program
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MODEL
Project-based · Interdisciplinary · SEL-integrated
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LOCATION
North Texas · Richardson ISD area
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WHAT STUDENTS LEARN
Six summers worth of
skills that actually stick.
Camp Katy's curriculum is built around the 6 Cs of 21st-century education — weaving them into every project, activity, and session so students build competencies without even knowing it.
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Students present projects, share ideas, and learn to articulate their thinking — building confidence in every voice, regardless of background or reading level.
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Art and STEAM are taught as one. Students design, make, iterate, and present — discovering that creativity is a skill, not a talent, and that it belongs in every discipline.
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Mixed-age classrooms teach students to lead, follow, listen, and build together. Every major project is a team effort — modeled after real-world work environments.
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SEL is woven throughout. Students develop perseverance, emotional regulation, and integrity — not as separate lessons but as natural outcomes of doing hard, meaningful work.
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Through STEAM challenges and project-based inquiry, students learn to observe, question, hypothesize, and refine — the same loop that drives scientific discovery.
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CitizenshipStudents connect their work to community. They learn that what they make and do matters — to their neighbors, their school, and the world beyond the classroom.
5,250
LITERACY & NUMERACY FLUENCY GAINS
1–2
GRADE LEVELS OF ACADEMIC GROWTH PER SUMMER
5,250
PARTICIPATION RATE
5,250
INCREASED PARTICIPATION DUE TO SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING
HOW IT'S BUILT
A curriculum designed
for the whole student.
Camp Katy's academic backbone is the Bamboo Curriculum™ — NuMinds Enrichment's proprietary model, built on storytelling, project-based learning, and an inductive-science approach. Education Unbound holds a major ownership stake in NuMinds, and 10% of NuMinds' profits flow directly into EdU's programs. The curriculum isn't just licensed — it's ours.
Built-in options for choice and accelerated materials mean no student is bored and no student is left behind. Literacy and numeracy fluency are reinforced through every project — students grow 1–2 grade levels over a single summer.
Mindfulness, emotional regulation, and relationship skills are woven throughout the day — not delivered as a separate class. Research shows SEL-integrated programs produce significantly better academic and behavioral outcomes.
Science, technology, engineering, art, and math are taught as interconnected disciplines — not siloed subjects. Students tackle real challenges with real tools and leave with real work to show for it.
Grades 2–6 learn side by side, guided by trained Inspirators who are specialists in working with underserved students. Older students develop leadership; younger students accelerate through peer modeling.
Art and STEAM are taught as one. Students design, make, iterate, and present — discovering that creativity is a skill, not a talent, and that it belongs in every discipline.
SEL is woven throughout. Students develop perseverance, emotional regulation, and integrity — not as separate lessons but as natural outcomes of doing hard, meaningful work.
CitizenshipStudents connect their work to community. They learn that what they make and do matters — to their neighbors, their school, and the world beyond the classroom.
HOW TO ENROLL
Three steps to
Camp Katy.
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Camp Katy serves students in grades 2–6 in underserved communities across North Texas. Contact us to confirm your district or zip code qualifies — scholarships and subsidized spots are available.
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Fill out the short enrollment form. A member of our team will follow up within 3 business days to confirm your spot and share logistics — schedule, location, and what to bring.
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No special preparation required. Students bring their curiosity. We handle the rest — curriculum, materials, meals, and the team of Inspirators who'll make this the best summer yet.
POWERED BY NUMINDS ENRICHMENT
Camp Katy runs on the same Bamboo Curriculum™ that NuMinds delivers to schools across the US — because Education Unbound co-owns NuMinds and 10% of every NuMinds dollar comes back to fund programs like this one. Learn how the model works →
Art and STEAM are taught as one. Students design, make, iterate, and present — discovering that creativity is a skill, not a talent, and that it belongs in every discipline.
SEL is woven throughout. Students develop perseverance, emotional regulation, and integrity — not as separate lessons but as natural outcomes of doing hard, meaningful work.
CitizenshipStudents connect their work to community. They learn that what they make and do matters — to their neighbors, their school, and the world beyond the classroom.
🎓 COLLEGE & CAREER READINESS · GRADES 9–12
Future Bound —ready for what's next.
A year-round college and career readiness program for high schoolers in underserved communities. Students build portfolios, earn mentorship, develop real professional skills, and graduate with a clear path — whether that's college, a career, or both.
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WHO IT'S FOR
Grades 9–12 · Underserved communities
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WHEN
Year-round · After school & weekends
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MODEL
Mentorship · Portfolio · Design thinking
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LOCATION
North Texas · Richardson ISD area
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PROGRM TRACKS
Skills for careers
that don't exist yet.
Only 32% of Texas underserved high school graduates earn a postsecondary credential. Future Bound changes that — by giving students the 21st-century skills, professional experience, and mentorship they need to close that gap.
TRACK 1
Students work on real STEAM projects — from engineering challenges to creative technology — building a portfolio of work that demonstrates skills to colleges and employers.
→ Design thinking process applied to real problems
→ Portfolio of 3–5 completed projects
→ Presentation and pitch skills
→ Documentation and professional communication
TRACK 3
Rooted in the 6 Cs and NeuroArts research, this track helps students discover creative practice as a lifelong tool — for wellbeing, self-expression, and professional differentiation.
→ Visual art, design, and media production skills
→ Community project: create work for a real audience
→ Arts-health connection workshops
→ Connection to the NeuroArts Dallas research network
TRACK 2
Guided support through the college application process, financial aid, career exploration, and the professional world — with mentors who have been there.
→ Personalized college application coaching
→ FAFSA and scholarship guidance
→ Career pathway mapping
→ One-on-one mentorship with industry professionals
ALL TRACKS
Every Future Bound student is matched with a mentor from our professional network. Monthly sessions, real-world exposure, and the kind of social capital that changes outcomes.
→ Monthly mentor meetings
→ Site visits to companies and organizations
→ Networking events and career fairs
→ Alumni network access after graduation
30%
TEXAS UNDERSERVED 4TH GRADERS MEET GRADE-LEVEL READING
32%
UNDERSERVED TX GRADS EARN POSTSECONDARY CREDENTIAL
250K
TX UNDERSERVED STUDENTS NOT ENROLLED IN SCHOOL
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FUTURE BOUND IS OUR RESPONSE TO ALL THREE
HOW TO JOIN
Three steps to
Future Bound.
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Fill out a short interest form or have a school counselor refer you. Future Bound is open to all high school students (grades 9–12) in underserved communities in North Texas. No prior experience required.
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Fill out a short interest form or have a school counselor refer you. Future Bound is open to all high school students (grades 9–12) in underserved communities in North Texas. No prior experience required.
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Join your cohort, meet your mentor, and begin. Year-round programming means you can start any semester. The sooner you begin, the more time you have to build the portfolio and relationships that open doors.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Everything you need
to know.
Both programs are designed to be accessible to underserved communities. Scholarships and subsidized spots are available. Contact us at Info@educationunbound.org to discuss your situation — no family should be turned away due to cost.
Camp Katy serves students in grades 2–6 in underserved communities across North Texas. We partner with school districts and community organizations to identify eligible students. Reach out and we'll let you know right away.
Yes — students in grades 9–12 can join at any point in the school year. Earlier is better for portfolio and college prep outcomes, but it's never too late to start building skills and connections.
We track academic growth, participation rates, social-emotional outcomes, and post-program pathways. Camp Katy students have shown 1–2 grade level academic growth in a single summer and 3× literacy fluency gains. Through our NeuroArts research partnership, we also study the wellbeing and psychological impact of creative practice on our students.
Education Unbound is a founding partner of NeuroArts Dallas, a research initiative led by artist and researcher Weeda Hamdan at UTD. Our programs contribute real data to the growing body of science on how creative practice shapes learning, wellbeing, and community health.
We actively seek partnerships with school districts, nonprofits, healthcare organizations, and corporate sponsors who share our mission. Email us at Info@educationunbound.org or visit our Get Involved page to start a conversation.
OUR INTERNATIONAL ARM
Education Unbound co-founded Tatweer Baladna in Beirut in 2017 — our Lebanese nonprofit partner that implements Revive Baladna and all on-the-ground programming in Lebanon. Learn about the partnership →
Art and STEAM are taught as one. Students design, make, iterate, and present — discovering that creativity is a skill, not a talent, and that it belongs in every discipline.
SEL is woven throughout. Students develop perseverance, emotional regulation, and integrity — not as separate lessons but as natural outcomes of doing hard, meaningful work.
CitizenshipStudents connect their work to community. They learn that what they make and do matters — to their neighbors, their school, and the world beyond the classroom.