YouSTEM for San Francisco Bay Area
Local opportunities for K-12 students in Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math
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YouSTEM is a free web resource for K-12 students to find out about local programs in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) subjects. Most of the programs listed are free too! To start, click on your subject areas of interest, or filter based on type location, and age.
Becoming an intern or lab volunteer is your backstage pass to finding out what scientists, mathematicians, and engineers do every day. You can contribute to real projects and get one-on-one job training.
Guided labs are a great way to get hands-on experience and meet new friends. You can perform science experiments and work on engineering projects while having fun and learning with other students.
Lectures and seminars give you a front row seat to the latest breakthroughs in topics like medicine and technology. You can learn about the science, math, and engineering behind these advances from an expert in the field.
Girls Who Code Summer Immersion Program in San Francisco Bay Area
Intern / Lab Volunteer. Grades 9-12;
Computer Science.
FREE;
Program dates Check official program website;
Applications due Check official program website
The Girls Who Code Summer Immersion Program represents an innovative approach to computer science education, pairing seven weeks of intensive instruction in robotics, web design, and mobile development with engaging, career-focused mentorship and...
Exploratorium - High School Explainer Program
Intern / Lab Volunteer. Grades 9-12;
Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Computer Science, Engineering, Math.
FREE;
Program is year-round;
Applications due Apr 7, 2018, 11:59 PM
(check back for next year's date)
At the High School Explainers Program, high school students explain exhibits at the San Francisco Exploratorium to the public and conduct the various science demonstrations for the public. The students receive about 60 hours of training in these...
North Bay Science Discovery Day
Guided Labs. Grades K-5;
Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Computer Science, Engineering, Math.
FREE;
Program lasts Oct 27 - Oct 27, 2018;
No application necessary
(check back for next year's date)
The North Bay Science Discovery Day requires a year-long planning process to recruit sponsors, sign up and coordinate exhibitors, promote, and finally to orchestrate the actual day of the event. The goal is to have a special STEM (Science,...
Stanford Artificial Intelligence Laboratory Outreach Summer Program
Guided Labs, Lecture / Seminar. Grades 9-12;
Computer Science.
FREE;
Program lasts Jun 25 - Jul 13, 2018;
Applications due Feb 15, 2018, 12:00 AM
(check back for next year's date)
The Stanford Artificial Intelligence Laboratory has opened its lab doors with a program aimed at young women who are in 9th grade at the time of applying. Founded by Olga Russakovsky and Fei-Fei Li, female leaders in Artificial Intelligence, the...
Lawrence Hall of Science Summer Camps
Guided Labs. Grades K-5;
Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Computer Science, Engineering, Math.
FREE;
Program lasts Jun 11 - Aug 17, 2018;
Applications due Check official program website
(check back for next year's date)
From Lawrence hall of Science website: Our need-based financial aid provides opportunities for all young people to attend summer camps. These awards are designed for families with financial need and are allocated based on availability of funds....
Science Internship Program at UC Santa Cruz
Intern / Lab Volunteer. Grades 9-12;
Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Computer Science, Engineering, Math.
$3,000 fees;
Program lasts Jun 11 - Aug 18, 2018;
Applications due Mar 26, 2018, 11:59 PM
(check back for next year's date)
SIP is a summer-long (10 week) research internship program for high school students in STEM fields. UCSC faculty, graduate students, and postdoctoral researchers provide one-on-one mentoring of these high-school interns. The research projects are...
Expanding Your Horizons (EYH) Conference at UC Berkeley
Guided Labs, Lecture / Seminar. Grades 6-8;
Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Computer Science, Engineering, Math.
$15 fees;
Program begins Mar 17, 2018;
Applications due Check official program website
Expanding Your Horizons conferences are designed to introduce 5th-8th grade girls to careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics, (STEM). At an EYH conference you’ll participate in fun-filled hands-on activities. You won’t...
California State Summer School for Mathematics and Science (COSMOS) at UCSC
Guided Labs, Lecture / Seminar. Grades 9-12;
Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Computer Science, Engineering, Math.
$3,775 fees;
Program lasts Jul 8 - Aug 4, 2018;
Applications due Feb 2, 2018, 12:00 AM
(check back for next year's date)
COSMOS is a one-month long residential program for high school students showing keen interest in science and math. At COSMOS, students are placed into a "cluster" of their choosing and participate in labs, field trips, discussions, and lectures...
Expanding Your Horizons (EYH) Conference at Sonoma County
Guided Labs, Lecture / Seminar. Grades 6-8;
Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Computer Science, Engineering, Math.
$15 fees;
Program dates Check official program website;
Applications due Check official program website
Saturday, April 14, 2018 Sonoma State University Online registration is not yet open. Expanding Your Horizons is an event to increase the awareness of young women and their parents of the importance of adequate preparation in math...
Wizbots Summer Robotics Camp
Guided Labs. Grades 6-8;
Physics, Computer Science, Engineering.
$0 fees;
Program dates Check official program website;
Applications due Check official program website
Summer is about having fun and letting your child’s imagination soar to new heights. Our Summer Robotics Labs check all of those boxes and more. They are a great way for girls and boys to dabble in robotics, programming, and design for the first...