In the summer of 2026, the STEM STAR elite training camp officially opened. Seven classes were in full swing, covering everything from grammar crash courses to advanced level improvement. The children followed the most suitable path based on their foundation and goals. This was not an ordinary summer camp, but a "hardcore sprint" tailored for the information and communication technology (ICT) track.

1. The real daily routine of the intensive training camp: every day is a "real battle"

At the STEM STAR C++ Summer Camp, students immerse themselves in learning for 7 days and 6 nights, with each day packed full of activities. In the morning, they focus on detailed explanations of theoretical knowledge, while in the afternoon, they engage in extensive coding and practice exercises to hone their problem-solving skills. Every night, there is a review session to thoroughly review and identify any gaps in their understanding, ensuring that they fully absorb and digest the knowledge of the day.

On the first day of the camp, the children arrived at the camp site after a series of twists and turns. They tidied up their rooms, broke the ice to get to know each other, and completed the class placement test. NOI certified coaches conducted precise diagnosis and dynamic class placement, allowing each child to improve at their own pace. The intensive training is not about blindly practicing problems, but about building a framework, identifying loopholes, practicing problem types, and adapting to the examination environment - in the process of analysis, coding, and debugging, turning "understanding" into "solving independently".

II. Parents admit that their children's 7-day intensive training in STEM STAR is equivalent to half a year of self-study, thanks to its six core advantages?

Advantage 1: Superb faculty from Peking University, Tsinghua University, and Fudan University, precisely matching the growth path

The intensive training is a powerful collaboration between professional coaches from Peking University, Tsinghua University, Fudan University, and Jiao Tong University, as well as teachers from the Xiaoao Teaching and Research Group at STEM STAR headquarters, who have many years of experience in leading teams. Additionally, it is supported by a mysterious NOI gold medal coach. No matter what learning stage the child is in or what their foundation is, they can be accurately matched with a suitable coach. By deeply dissecting high-frequency examination points in the past three years, we help children avoid 80% of self-study pitfalls. These renowned teachers, with their profound professional knowledge and rich teaching experience, tailor learning plans for children, guiding them carefully from laying a solid foundation to making breakthroughs.

Advantage 2: Dynamic class allocation mechanism, adapting to children's abilities and pace

Students are precisely divided into classes based on this year's competition goals. Clear goals enable each child to understand their direction of effort, making learning more targeted and motivating. With shared goals, students are more likely to develop a tacit understanding among themselves, leading to more efficient team collaboration. The sprint training also provides exclusive "vulnerability scanning" services for students who skip grades, targeting weak learning points for additional training and moderately increasing training intensity.

Advantage 3: Original OJ question bank, practicing one question is equivalent to practicing ten

The all-round camp is equipped with the OJ online practice platform, which covers a vast array of real and simulated questions, closely aligning with the NOI syllabus. It also features modules for homework and exams, as well as ladder and competition modules. The STEM STAROJ question bank is equipped with an AI judging system, which provides instant feedback on code correctness and efficiency. Based on students' problem-solving performance, the system customizes practice questions, enabling code proficiency to progress step by step. The competition ranking system enhances the competitive atmosphere, allowing children to steadily advance towards the competition.

Advantage 4: Centralized and efficient learning, 7 days of intensive training = half a year of self-study

In previous C++ learning, children were limited by fragmented time, making it difficult to form a coherent system with just one lesson per week. STEM STAR initiates a concentrated and efficient learning mode. By repeatedly honing the basic knowledge learned in regular classes, the knowledge points are integrated and truly achieve a learning effect of 1+1>2. By seizing the intensive training time, children can achieve learning results equivalent to half a year of regular learning.

Advantage 5: Combining learning with entertainment to stimulate unlimited potential

During the intensive training period, a variety of extracurricular activities were carefully arranged - engaging team activities, intense programming competition simulations, and outdoor challenges that tested physical and collaborative limits. Even the originally introverted and shy children were able to quickly integrate into the group and establish deep friendships with teachers and classmates. The camp was located at the beautiful Shanghai International School, with spacious and bright classrooms and cozy four-person dormitory rooms.

Advantage 6: Witness the ultra-high passing rate, making preparation for exams and contests twice as effective

Historical data shows that the pass rate of children who have participated in intensive training in grading exams and competitions is significantly higher than that of those who have not. Intensive training makes full use of concentrated and efficient study periods, allowing children to immerse themselves in learning and maintain optimal performance.

III. Children's Achievements: Not Just Awards, but Growth

A parent who has participated in the STEM STARC++ training camp for two consecutive years commented, "The teachers are professional and responsible, the course schedule is tight and efficient, and the catering and sports facilities are well-equipped. The cooperation with prestigious schools provides great resources, and the fully enclosed management also makes parents very assured. There is hope for winning the Information Olympiad awards!"

Another parent shared, "The content of the training camp closely aligns with the exam points of information and algorithms, and is highly targeted. My child's coding ability and problem-solving approach have improved rapidly, giving them more confidence for future competitions!"

At the training camp, the children not only gained knowledge points and competition skills, but also made a group of friends who share their passion for programming. The teachers and classmates actively offered help, so there was never a feeling of being alone. By the end of the camp, they had acquired a wealth of knowledge points and practical competition skills, which gave them more confidence for the upcoming information and algorithm competitions.

IV. The Philosophy and Core Honors of STEM STAR

STEM STAR always upholds"Teach to understand, learn to innovate" The educational philosophy emphasizes making children the protagonists of the classroom, opposes rote memorization, and advocates applying what is learned. It adheres to the belief of "benefiting children and being responsible to parents".

In the field of the XinAo C++ competition, the achievements of STEM STAR are evident to all:

GESP Level Certification:

• In June 2025, 391 C++ students passed the GESP level certification, with 147 achieving a score of 90 or above, and 6 students were directly promoted to the second round without taking the CSP-J/S preliminary exam

• In June 2026, the GESP certification achieved an overall pass rate of 88%, significantly surpassing the industry average. Nearly 30% of the students scored 90 or above. Two students achieved full marks, earning them a place on the prestigious GESP C++ Level 8 honor roll. Additionally, 20 students successfully skipped a grade, securing their spots in the CSP semi-finals ahead of schedule

CSP-J/S certification:

• In the 2024 CSP-J/S finals, Group J achieved an impressive 85% award-winning rate, while Group S secured a high 78% award-winning rate

• In the 2025 CSP-J/S semi-finals, the award-winning rate in Group J was 87%, and in Group S, it was 80%. 14 individuals successfully advanced to NOIP

• In the 2025 CSP-J/S preliminary round, STEM STAR students won a total of 252 awards, including 80 first prizes, 114 second prizes, and 58 third prizes. Six students achieved perfect scores

NOIP National Olympiad in Informatics for Young People:

• In the 2025 NOIP, 8 C++ students from STEM STAR achieved excellent results: 1 first prize, 2 second prizes, and 5 third prizes

• In 2024, Zhu *Ning, Di *Tian, Zhang *Fan, Bian *Yu and other junior high school students successfully advanced to NOIP

V. Conclusion: Why did XinAo Racing choose STEM STAR?

The Information Olympiad is one of the five major Olympiad competitions. The first-prize winners in the provincial competition have the opportunity to enjoy preferential policies such as independent enrollment, reduced admission scores for double first-class universities, and special talent enrollment. Contestants who win NOI medals can be directly recommended to higher education institutions.

STEM STAR, with its faculty team from Peking University and Fudan University, precise teaching through dynamic class grouping, intelligent training through its original OJ question bank, and impressive achievements such as a GESP pass rate of 88%, a CSP-J/S award rate of 87%, and NOIP awards, has proven its strength in the field of information technology C++ training.

If your child is preparing for the CSP exam in September 2026 and aims to achieve good results, the STEM STAR Summer Camp for CSP is worth exploring.

The 2026 STEM STAR C++ Summer Comprehensive Camp, with the first session from July 12th to July 18th, 2026, and the second session from August 2nd to August 8th, offers an immersive learning experience spanning 7 days and 6 nights. Coached by instructors from Peking University and Fudan University, this camp is fully geared towards preparing students for CSP&NOIP!