Every child is encouraged to speak, explain, ask questions, and share ideas in a safe, supportive environment.
Creativity with Purpose:
Art is used as a tool for expression, imagination, and design thinking, helping children turn ideas into creations.
Life & Leadership Skills:
Through age-appropriate management activities, children build focus, responsibility, teamwork, and decision-making skills.
Smartsum is a future-ready summer learning program that helps children think clearly, express confidently, create with purpose, and lead responsibly — all in a pressure-free, engaging environment. Built on a STEAM-based, American-curriculum approach, the program focuses on how children think, communicate, and solve problems rather than memorization or worksheets.
SMART-SUM: Key Growth Outcomes
Logical & Creative Thinking
Problem-solving, reasoning, and imagination in action
90%
Clear Communication in English
Expressing ideas with clarity and confidence
92%
Creative Expression
Express emotions and ideas through art
85%
Confidence & Collaboration
Independence, teamwork, and social confidence
88%
Lifelong Learning Habits
Curiosity, focus, and reflective learning
95%
Designed for Every Stage of Learning
Smartsum is structured for Grades 1–10, with clear progression aligned to how children think, grow, and take responsibility for their learning at each stage.
Curiosity, Expression & Confidence
(Grades 1–2)
Children explore ideas freely, build early communication skills, and develop confidence in sharing their thoughts.
Logic, Structure, and Teamwork
(Grades 3–4)
Learners begin organizing their thinking, collaborating with peers, and understanding how ideas connect.
Problem-solving and Planning
(Grades 5-6)
Students strengthen reasoning skills, break down challenges, and learn to plan and execute ideas with intent.
Systems Thinking and Leadership
(Grades 7–8)
Learners analyze complex problems, understand interconnections, and practice leadership through responsibility and collaboration.
Strategic Thinking and Future Readiness
(Grades 9–10)
Students develop strategic thinking, decision-making, and self-direction — preparing for academic, personal, and future pathways.
Smartsum is not just a summer program — it’s a thinking upgrade.
Children don’t just learn more; they learn how to learn, how to express themselves, and how to approach the world with confidence and curiosity.
Build discipline & organization Improve focus and time management Strengthen logical structure Encourage independent responsibility
Smartsum Learning Certification
Recognizes learning beyond grades by validating cognitive skills, thinking ability, and real-world application across STEAM disciplines.
Builds confidence and motivation by giving students tangible evidence of their progress and growth.
Creates a credible learning record that supports future academic readiness and holistic student profiling.
Meet the Educators Behind Smartsum
Laurie Peterson
Intellectual Partner
Laurie Peterson brings over two decades of expertise in special education, assessment, and counseling to her role as Intellectual Partner
Tim Peterson
Intellectual Partner
After a successful career as a Professional Golfer and Professional Ice Hockey Official, Tim Peterson channeled his passion for helping others into supporting individuals and families living with Learning Disabilities and ADHD.
Lakshmi Ravindra
Intellectual Partner
Skilled in empathizing with clients, recognizing their feelings, and tuning into their emotional needs, she builds strong connections while maintaining healthy professional boundaries.
Ms Deepa Ranganathan
Director
Deepa Ranganathan began her career as a student counselor in Tamil Nadu and went on to spend 16 transformative years there, eventually becoming director of the admissions.