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San Diego’s STEM future starts here.

Inspiring a love of science and creating opportunity for San Diego’s children and youth.

The Southeast Science & Art Expo will be taking place on Saturday, August 30th, 2025 from 10am to 2pm at the Elementary Institute of Science!

The expo will provide a family-friendly environment where curiosity and exploration will intersect with creativity and culture. There will also be parent-oriented booths and resources, such as homecare activities, healthcare orientation, college readiness for students, and other community opportunities.

 

 

 

 

Science & Art Academy

In our new Science & Art Academy, youth ages 8–10 will immerse in activities like video game design, chemistry, biology, cooking, and ecology – combining science with art projects.

Schedule & Cost:

  • Saturdays: 9:00 AM–12:00 PM or 1:00 PM–4:00 PM
  • Wednesdays: 3:30 PM–6:30 PM
  • Cost: $175 for 5 sessions or $300 for 10 sessions

Registration opens August 22nd and the program starts October 11th. 

 

 

 

Ready for Robotics?

In our robotics club, youth ages 11–13 will build and code robots, create circuits, design future cities, and more.

Schedule & Cost:

  • Saturdays: 9:00 AM–12:00 PM or 1:00 PM–4:00 PM
  • Wednesdays: 3:30 PM–6:30 PM
  • Cost: $175 for 5 sessions or $300 for 10 sessions

Registration opens August 22nd and the program starts October 11th.

 

 

 

 

Programs the Elementary Institute of Science Offers

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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What’s Going On at EIS

August 2025 Newsletter

New Programs Alert! We’re excited to announce that registration for our new upcoming Saturday and Wednesday programs opens August 22! These programs launch October 11 and offer hands-on learning, creativity, and fun for…
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July 2025 Newsletter

Danielle-Elizabeth’s Global STEM Journey At EIS, we nurture young innovators with the vision and courage to make a global impact. One shining example is 14-year-old Danielle-Elizabeth – known to all…
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June 2025 Newsletter

The San Diego 2025 PRIDE theme is “Unbreakable PRIDE, Unshakeable POWER. This annual parade starting in Hillcrest and ending at Balboa Park will be Saturday, July 19th from 10am – 3pm. EIS is honored to…
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Elementary Institute of Science
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San Diego, CA 92114
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