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55 stories

“All in all, Genwise has left me with memories I'll cherish for a lifetime. It brought me out of my comfort zone, let me experience a kind of joy I never had before and after 21 days, sent me back with friends from all over the country, skills I'll never forget, knowledge I didn't have before and countless beautiful memories.”
Chithkala Praveen · Student, GSP'24
“The professors here are just the best! Never did I feel that I could not approach them, it is such a positive environment. The freedom you get here helps you to communicate, to grow and be an all-rounder. After coming here, I can talk freely and initiate conversations with a group of people.”
Rizak Makkar · Student, GSP'23
“I didn't know much about forensic science till I came here. I got to know that it is all about finding the perfect clues. It's like a jigsaw puzzle – Find, put together and solve. I learnt many skills that will surely be useful in my future.”
Satakshi Gangwar · Student, GSP'24
“The people at GenWise brilliantly managed to bridge the gap even though the child's parents were not there. They take care of the children in such a way that parents are confident that their children will be safe and fine. If anything, the child's going to be feeling even better.”
Parent of a GSP'22–23 student · Parent
“The kids taught me to always find the magic in life — to be constantly inspired and confident to achieve your aspirations. Knowing that I can make a difference and being able to witness that difference come alive in the program gave me the incentive to pursue a teaching career.”
Samrin Thomas · Intern, GSP'23–24
“Attending the Genwise summer program was the best decision I ever made! The courses were challenging yet incredibly rewarding, and the instructors were supportive and knowledgeable. I made lifelong friends and learned so much beyond the regular school curriculum. This program truly ignited my passion for learning.”
Neel Patel · GSP'22 & GSP'23
“The Genwise summer program was an amazing experience. The blend of academics and extracurricular activities kept me engaged and excited every day. I particularly loved the AI and Machine Learning course, which was both fun and informative. The supportive community and hands-on learning approach made it an unforgettable summer.”
Maanya Gadekar · GSP'22 & GSP'23
“I was blown away by the GenWise summer program! The innovative teaching methods and engaging projects made learning enjoyable. The opportunity to explore new subjects like Gen AI was eye-opening. The camp's atmosphere was so welcoming, and I felt inspired every day. Can't wait to return next summer!”
Mugdha Gautam · GSP'23 & GSP'24
“These three weeks have arguably been some of the best weeks of my life. It's just the people I met, the friendships I have created and the bonds I have with them now are something truly special which can't really be replicated anywhere else.”
Aditya Bontra · GSP May'22, Dec'22 & May'23
“The learning which they brought back along with them is fabulous. I mean, out of the world, there is nothing beyond words which I can express. We consciously took those courses which we thought were interesting and which our children could pursue in future.”
Kinjal Dharod · Mother of Ayan Dharod, GSP May'22 & '23
“I'm currently getting my bachelors in Neuroscience, and my first ever exposure to the field was through the Summer Program. My experience at this Program was an incredible learning and growth opportunity for me, both personally and academically. It inspired my interest in neuroscience and medicine, and I am so thankful for the opportunity it gave me!”
Rupasri Chalavadi · BS CS & Neuroscience, Johns Hopkins · summer camp 2016, before GSP
“My experience with Genwise has been full of twists and turns, happiness and challenge, but as I overcome each one, I discovered a new part of myself.”
Dia Tandon · GSP May'24 & May'25
“From why cockroaches die upside down to how many pieces of chapati you can fit in a pan, there is no shortage of things to talk about in Club GW. It's not just a place of education — we talk about anything, ranging from AI to economics, biology to astronomy. Club GW encourages me to always think outside of the box, and gives me answers to questions I didn't even think I had. It's inspired me to stay curious, and to keep on learning.”
Palak Maheshwari · Alumni
“Club Genwise is a place where you can ask questions without hesitation. As a mentor, I find it rewarding to see many young, inquisitive minds asking questions, discussing ideas, and sharing information. I find Club GenWise to be an ideal platform where learning is self-directed — with fun and freedom, yet purposeful and focused.”
Muralidhar K · Mentor
“You know that feeling when you find something interesting or learn something new, and you want to tell people about it? You don't always have people who will share that same level of interest, who will find it as fun as you do. Being a mentor in Club GW really fulfills that need for me. There's always interesting stuff coming up every day, and if I find something cool, I can share it there knowing someone in that group will find it cool too.”
Siddharth Bharath · Mentor
“GenWise helped me narrow down and gain a better idea of what it was that I truly enjoyed doing, and thus really helped me solidify my decision of what field to go into.”
Maanya Gadekar · GSP 2022 & 2023 · now Drexel University
“GenWise has taught me to be more flexible — that life has so many open doors and routes, and all of them could be beneficial to my development.”
Palak Maheshwari · GSP 2022 & 2023 · now UC San Diego
“Definitely cemented my decision to pursue mathematics as a career.”
Agastya A Iyer · GSP 2022 · now IISER Mohali
“GenWise reaffirmed what I already knew: electronics are awesome!”
Arnav Bhatnagar · GSP 2023 · now RPI
“Great experience. Learnt hands on skills that are invaluable to this day.”
Aritra Biswas · GSP 2016 · now BITS Pilani
“How did we decide that one day equals 24 hours? Why not 100, or any other number?”
Shrivardhan, in Two Feet of Science · Overheard at GSP'26
“How does Qwen make money if they're giving the model away for free?”
Udhav & Tanisha, in Code the Future · Overheard at GSP'26
“Why doesn't a building simply explode the moment a lightning bolt hits the lightning rod?”
Aditya, in Two Feet of Science · Overheard at GSP'26
“How hard is it to make a client trust you?”
Tharan, in Blueprints & Beyond · Overheard at GSP'26
“Why should water be free?”
A camper, in Policy Paths · Overheard at GSP'26
“If we weren't spaghettified, what would we find inside a black hole?”
Mandiira & Aarya, in Explorers · Overheard at GSP'26
“Have you ever thought that stronger AIs could use information from weaker AIs about us, and slowly take control?”
Kiyan, in Code the Future · Overheard at GSP'26
“What do you do when an AI keeps failing to fix the same thing and wastes all your tokens?”
Akshaan, in Code the Future · Overheard at GSP'26
“How do electrons know the shortest path in a circuit?”
A camper, in Explorers · Overheard at GSP'26
“What if the Monty Hall problem had 100 doors — what's the optimal algorithm to win?”
A camper, in Math Mastery · Overheard at GSP'26
“Most people are doing engineering or robotics — but what about the medical field?”
Himank, in Soft Robotics · Overheard at GSP'26
“Why are wires thinner than resistors?”
Caleb, in Explorers · Overheard at GSP'26

Hand-built submarines that dive, surface and steer

Each student built a submarine from PVC pipe with ballast tanks, inflate/deflate pumps, thrusters and a wired remote, sealing leaks through repeated pressure and water tests. By 28 May all but one were complete.

Dive Deep: Build Your Own Submarine · May 2026 · See the wall

A submarine that passed every test

One finished submarine was fully tested in the water: inflation, deflation and all three thrusters worked. It was the first in the class to be finished.

Dive Deep: Build Your Own Submarine · May 2026 · See the wall

A soft vine robot that grows and steers

A tube that grows out long and straight when inflated and retracts when it isn't. Its builder added a fourth air module for reach, and by the defence day it steered under code they wrote themselves.

Soft Robotics · June 2026 · See the wall

Homemade speakers, tuned until they sang

Students built speakers from coils, magnets and diaphragms, then iterated. One got the loudest sound by re-seating the coil, a big paper-spring cone gave deeper bass, and fixing the magnet to a table made the table resonate.

Physics of Sound · May 2026 · See the wall

A paper bridge that held over 10 kg

Teams built bridges from paper straws and folded A4 sheets and tested them with weights. One team's design, planned by a single student, carried more than 10 kg.

The Pleasure of Finding Things Out · May 2026 · See the wall

Retreat for the Self: a building each

Each student designed a building for a shared site: a library, spa, gym, dance studio, cinema and more. They measured real rooms, drew ground and first-floor plans and built models, skipping breaks to finish.

Architecture · May 2026 · See the wall

So — is it yours?

The same question, pointed at your child

You've seen what we see across a summer. The useful next step is smaller: does any of it describe the child in your house?