The 21st Century
Summer Camp

The camp will be tentatively hosted at the BITS Pilani-Dubai Campus. The final venue will be communicated soon.

The camp will run between 18th August - 23rd August

9 AM - 6 PM

Yes, each day we will have 2 snacks & beverage breaks and a lunch break, giving us timely recharge and refreshment to continue the momentum. One at 11 AM for 15 minutes, another at 1 PM for 30 minutes, and one at 4 PM for 15 minutes.

We will provide cold shakes in the morning break and snacks plus juices in the evening break. Students are expected to carry their own lunches or can request our team to order on their behalf. We are not providing lunch since we have a diverse student group and it is tough to match expectations of all student groups and hence parents suggested us to not keep lunch.

We do not have a provision for accommodation in this camp, however those coming from outside can find affordable accommodation around the campus area with easy commute facilities. Please reach out to our team in case you need help in finding the right accommodation.

Students are under continuous supervision by designated program mentors and coordinators, with both male and female staff present. All our classes will have first aid kit and medicines available and we are committed to making this a safe experience for each child.

Each student will be given a Photo ID Card with all necessary details and for safe pick-up and drops, we will also provide a unique card to each parent to ensure the entire experience is smooth and safe. We have taken special care about security and the entire premise will be under CCTV Surveillance.

The camp is designed as a highly interactive, in-person experience, so students are encouraged to attend all sessions. In some cases where recording is feasible, sessions may be recorded for limited reference, but regular participation is strongly recommended.

The 21st Century Summer Camp is open to students from Grades 8–12, across all streams like Science, Commerce, and Humanities. We welcome students with all kinds of career aspirations, whether they dream of becoming doctors, engineers, IAS officers, entrepreneurs, artists, researchers, or are still unsure about their path. The program is built on the belief that becoming future‑ready is every student’s right, regardless of background or career goal.

Yes, completely. The camp is designed for beginners and does not assume any prior knowledge of AI, startups, finance, public speaking, or career planning. All concepts are introduced in a simple, structured, and hands‑on manner.

Students apply online by sharing basic details. Our team then connects with the student for a short, friendly interaction, and the final confirmation is shared after this conversation.

This is not an exam or elimination round. It is a conversation to ensure the program is a good fit for the student and to set the right expectations on both sides.

There are no marks‑based cut‑offs or subject requirements. Selection is based on a student’s interest, openness to learning, and willingness to actively participate.

Each batch is limited to 50 students to ensure personalised attention, meaningful interaction with experts, and a high‑quality learning experience.

Students are expected to have access to a laptop (Windows or Mac) on which they can operate AI platforms to create projects and basic comfort with using online tools and browsers. The wifi will be provided at the venue.

No specialised software is required beforehand. Most tools used during the program are web‑based, and clear instructions will be shared wherever access or setup is needed.

Students are encouraged to attend all sessions. However, one or two unavoidable absences may still be considered while awarding the certificate.

The Early Bird fee (valid till 15th July) is AED 3778. The Standard fee (from 16th July onwards) is AED 4164.

Yes. A group discount of AED 270 per student is available for groups of four or more students applying together.

The fee covers all academic sessions, expert‑led workshops, program resources, career exploration tools, participation in competitions, certificates, and meals during session hours. It does not include travel to and from the venue.

Payments are made through a secure online payment link. You can pay using debit cards, credit cards, or opt for EMI options as supported by the payment gateway.

The program fee is generally expected to be paid as a one‑time payment. In exceptional cases, students may request an installment option with a valid rationale, which will be reviewed on a case‑by‑case basis.

Refunds after final confirmation are governed by a clear, pre‑defined policy that is shared transparently at the time of admission.

We understand that parents are the most important stakeholders in any Child’s Journey and we deeply care about enabling them with the right awareness and means so they can support the students in the best possible way.

There are 4 dedicated online parent sessions, each led by a different expert — an IIT Kharagpur professor, a Penguin-published author, a global digital wellbeing expert, and an adolescent psychology expert. For more details about the experts, please check out the bonus section of the website to find more about the experts.

The parent sessions offer an overview of the program, key learnings, and evolving career landscapes. They also focus on how parents can support their child’s wellbeing and decision-making, while providing space to ask questions and plan next steps.

The sessions will be conducted online, in the weekends after the summer camp is over. There are four sessions of approximately 1.5 hours each. More details will be provided in the whatsapp group we will create for the parents.

Yes. Every student gets a one-on-one session with the Founder after the camp to discuss their career direction and build a forward roadmap, plus access to virtual industry internship with Celonis and the online Business Case Competition run in association with Celonis. We will also share internship opportunities with our partner organisations and keep sharing resources on an ongoing basis, and continue supporting students who want to build further on their startup ideas or have any doubts. The idea is to keep the community thriving well beyond the six days of camp.

For certain topics, such as communication or emotional resilience, students will be grouped separately (Grades 8–10 and 11–12) to keep discussions more relevant. Other sessions may be conducted together to encourage collaboration across Grades 8–12 while ensuring that students across different grades derive the same benefit.

Learning is experiential and interactive, with live projects, simulations, discussions, case‑based thinking, reflections, and teamwork rather than passive lectures.

The goal is not to create mastery in one subject but to provide structured exposure, strong foundations, and guided exploration. Students leave with clarity, practical skills, live projects, and tools they can continue using long after the camp ends.

Sessions are led by professionals from fields such as finance, AI, mental health, public speaking, & startups, with experience across institutions like IIT Kharagur, BITS Pilani, Deloitte, Niti Aayog, TedEx, EY, etc

Academic success alone does not guarantee emotional health. The program consciously addresses stress, anxiety, digital overload, and resilience, helping students grow without burning out.

Yes. Wellbeing sessions are designed and facilitated by qualified psychologists and public mental health experts, ensuring a responsible and age‑appropriate approach.

Bhaskar is a graduate of IIT Kharagpur and Stanford, currently a Mentor with NITI Aayog (Atal Tinkering Labs), and a guest speaker at Masters' Union, Mesa School, and IIT Kharagpur. He has coached 1000+ students, professionals, and founders on career clarity, job readiness, and startup building. He has previously worked with Fortune 500 brands like Tata, Titan, and Asian Paints, and partnered with Google, Amazon, and Microsoft.

Roobaroo's work is backed by a wide network of researchers and professionals — including professors from IITs and TISS, and professionals from companies like Google, Amazon, and Microsoft. The network includes alumni from institutions like Harvard, Stanford, and UC San Diego, as well as people working across government bodies such as IPS Officers, and social impact organizations, including the Azim Premji Foundation. We have 25+ onboarded mentors, field experts, and advisors supporting our work.

Bhaskar has watched closely how the world of work and wellbeing is shifting — and started Roobaroo.ai to help students grow without burning out and truly thrive, not just perform. The idea came from seeing, again and again, how talented young people are pushed toward achievement without being given the clarity or emotional tools to sustain it.

Growth and wellbeing have long been sold as two separate worlds — but life doesn't work that way. Roobaroo builds holistic programs that integrate career guidance, skill-building, profile-building, and wellbeing into one journey, because young minds need more than career prep alone — they need clarity, future-proof skills, portfolio, and confidence to stand out in the AI world along with wellbeing to sustain themselves as they grow.

Roobaroo.ai is primarily an Indian company. In the UAE, we operate through an affiliate company, Al Manzoor, based in Dubai — all invoicing and billing for the Dubai camp is handled by Al Manzoor, and the program will run at BITS Pilani Dubai through this entity. We are opening our summer camp for UAE after receiving an overwhelming number of enquiry from the parents there while we were doing the IIT Delhi Summer Camp in India.

Members of our core team and counselors are already based in Dubai, and many more members will be in Dubai for August to run the camp in person. Our parent company operates out of WeWork in India, which also has office space across Dubai that we use when visiting for business. Combined with our partnership with BITS Pilani Dubai — a well-established, professional institution — there's going to be no gap in on-ground execution.