STEM Programs
Careers in Science
Created in 1996, the Careers in Science (CiS) Intern Program provides San Francisco youth from communities traditionally underrepresented in STEM (Science Technology Engineering Mathematics) fields with opportunities to immerse themselves in the sciences. Interns develop life and job skills, receive college and career mentorship, and learn science and sustainability concepts in an authentic, paid work environment. CiS provides hands-on science and youth development experiences at the Academy and outdoors while also exposing interns to professional role models and mentors who are leaders in their disciplines.
Girl Tech Power
Girl Tech Power offers an introduction to coding using Alice, Python, Javascript, and Processing. Students will learn to build Mobile Apps using AppInventor and create interactive games using Python, Processing, or AppInventor. In addition, students will have the opportunity to visit a local tech company.
Lawrence Hall of Science
Learn about various types of science at the Lawrence Hall of Science at UC Berkeley. They have camps for students from 1st to 12th grade and cover a wide range of sciences from slime to the cosmos.
*This summer, the Lawrence Hall of Science is hosting online camps for students.
Medicine & Healthcare
Students will assume the role of a doctor and learn to take vital signs and a patient’s history during a patient care simulation. Hands‐on workshops allow students to try their hand at suturing, emergency first aid and intubation. Trips may include: the American Red Cross, Museum of Health and Medicine, the National Zoo and the Smithsonian Institution.
#TeenScienceNight
Teen Science Night is the nation's largest teen-only museum event. Each year, the California Academy of Sciences welcomes over 2000 teens to explore the museum and learn about science and nature. Attendees have the chance to freely roam the museum and engage with over a dozen local organizations about science, technology, art, and music.
Buck Institute (K-12 Education)
Surrounded by some of the most innovative researchers in the world, children of all ages develop and enhance their enthusiasm for science just by being at the Buck. Our educational programs are carefully designed to offer stimulating and fun content for every age group and to leave students with a better and deeper understanding of biology and life sciences. At the Buck, we take our educational mission seriously and are committed to being an important resource for students and teachers in our community. We invite you to explore our available programs.