Island Innovators Bahamas
Nassau, Bahamas · Summer 2025 · Two Sessions
14
Students Served
288
Instructional Hours
3
Subject Areas
2
Sessions Delivered
Island Innovators Bahamas ran its inaugural pilot program in the summer of 2025 — two sessions over an 8-week period in Nassau, providing hands-on instruction across music, coding, and robotics in a professional, collaborative setting.
Fourteen students ages 9–17 participated, engaging in structured daily instruction across all three subject areas from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM each day.
The program operated on a tiered access model, with need-based scholarships awarded to ensure students from a range of economic backgrounds could participate. Accessibility was built into the program from the start — not added later — and it shaped the cohort in meaningful ways, including extending access to students from the Ranfurly Homes for Children.
The 2025 pilot explored music, coding, and robotics. The current cycle centers music performance and production.
Weekend Culture · July 4, 2025
"At the end of the day, this is about planting seeds."
"I learnt that I'm pretty good at coding."
"I learned about micro:bits and the ability to program them."
Sponsored By
Supported through sponsorship and partnerships — enabling scholarships, daily snacks and water, and program materials for students.
Supported by the Bonner Scholars Program (Oberlin College). Additional in-kind support: Asa H. Pritchard.
What's Next
The 2025 pilot proved what a serious creative ecosystem can look like here. The 2026 program is the refined version — a music performance and production intensive where students develop performance and production together, building toward a public showcase. The commitment standard goes up.
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Island Innovators Bahamas grows each cycle. The 2026 program centers music performance and production. Future cycles may center other creative and technical disciplines. Leave your information here if you want to stay informed.
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