Education Unlimited - academic summer camps and pre-college summer programs

“If we’re going to out-innovate and out-educate the rest of the world, we’ve got to open doors for everyone.  We need all hands on deck, and that means clearing hurdles for women and girls as they navigate careers in science, technology, engineering, and math.”

-- First Lady Michelle Obama

September 26, 2011

Encouraging girls’ interest in science has never been more important.  The National Science Foundation, NASA and the White House have all recognized increasing demand for women in STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) careers – which rested at a mere 24% in 2009 – yet fewer and fewer students are being prepared for these important industries.   

Education Unlimited® has partnered with Sally Ride Science™, founded by Dr. Sally Ride, America's first woman in space, toprovide engaging and innovative science programs for girls entering grades 4 through 9.

Sally Ride Science Camps encourage girls’ interests in science by providing hands-on learning in an environment that is designed to be supportive, enriching, and – most importantly – fun! These unique overnight camps provide girls an opportunity to explore science, technology, and engineering through experiments and observations while staying on a university campus.  We offer several weeklong residential camps throughout the summer at UC Berkeley, Stanford, UC San Diego and day camps at Caltech and MIT.

Before camp, each girl will choose a science major that includes related labs and activities during their morning and afternoon classroom sessions.  Majors vary by location and length of the program.

Enrichment Activities in the afternoons and evenings give girls an opportunity for informal science learning, as well as leadership and problem-solving training, through workshops, experiments and recreational activities.   Students will also attend a mid-program excursion to a local science venue.

A Sally Ride Science Camp graduate will have:

• Completed the exclusive Sally Ride Science curriculum
• Participated in an in-depth variety of hands-on science learning and activities
• Gained confidence and experience in a supportive girls-only classroom environment
• Learned from experienced and inspiring instructors
• Experienced a taste of college life
•  Made lots of new friends from around the country or even globe!

Special day-only sessions of the Sally Ride Science Camp are offered at Caltech and MIT. These programs feature a convenient 5-day schedule, with classes from approximately 9am to 5pm each day. Please note that due to the program’s shorter duration, students at the program participate in a truncated version of the curriculum offered at overnight sessions. Beginning and intermediate Majors are offered. (Note: advanced 8th and 9th graders should consider the overnight programs rather than the day camps.)