January 2026 Newsletter
Ocean Discovery Institute Spent a Day at EIS We had a blast with the team from Ocean Discovery Institute (ODI) in December. ODI held their annual staff retreat at EIS…
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Kids Nature Explorers Spring Camp
March 30 – April 3, 2026
Join us for a week-long outdoor adventure designed to spark curiosity and connect students with science and nature!
Students will explore local ecosystems, learn about environmental science, and engage in hands-on experiments and fun outdoor challenges.
For students in grades 2nd–6th
Price: $300* per student
Please pack lunch, snacks, and a reusable water bottle each day
Field trip TBD – we’ll announce details soon!
*Sibling and military discounts available
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Saturday Programs for Ages 8-13
Textile Arts & Science Academy + Video Game Designers at EIS
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- Dates: 10 weeks from Jan 10th to March 14th (flyer attached)
- Time: AM Class 9am-12pm & PM Class at 1pm-4pm
- Ages: 7-14
- Location: Elementary Institute of Science | 608 51st St, San Diego, CA 92114
- Scholarship Request Form HERE
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Apply for the Girls Take Flight Drone Camp 2026
Hands-on drone training for high school girls and female-identifying students
Who Can Apply?
- 10th and 11th grade girls and female-identifying students
- Must attend or live near a Title I school in San Diego (Lincoln, Hoover, Morse, Crawford, O’Farrell, etc.)
- No previous drone or technology experience required
- Application Deadline: March 16, 2026
More information is available on our Girls Take Flight page.
January SciTech Tuesday: Design It. Break It. Make It Better.
📅 Tuesday, January 20
🕓 4:30 – 6:00 PM
📍 Elementary Institute of Science (EIS)
🍕 FREE PIZZA
At this SciTech Tuesday, you’ll work on a real-world project about health, safety, and the outdoors—using the same skills as tech designers, scientists, and researchers.
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Science Fuels
The Future
From clean drinking water to self-driving cars, careers in science and engineering have grown three times faster than any other industry during the last decade. San Diego is one of the top 15 U.S. cities for these careers, and EIS is committed to increasing the access San Diego students have to these opportunities. Our programs empower students to build the skills that set them up for success in these and other areas of their lives: curiosity, observation, problem-solving, teamwork and leadership through education.
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What Our Students Think of EIS
EIS has been a very positive experience for my daughter Sophia. She is excited to go every week and I’m happy that she’s learning while doing something she loves.
Luis H (Sophia, 8)
Danika has learnt so many topics at EIS. She also loves her instructors and is looking forward to registering for the spring programs.
Lesean G (Danika, 7)
This was my son’s 3rd year doing EIS, and he loves it everytime! Every time I pick him up he can’t wait to tell me about the neat projects he did. He is really enthusiastic about learning new things
Denise V (Shawn, 10)
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