Berkeley Public Schools Fund STEM Programs

Berkeley Public Schools Fund STEM Programs includes Super Science Saturdays for 1st–5th graders and Maker Camp for 6th–9th graders. Super Science Saturdays includes hands-on activities, visits to science museums, and workshops with local STEM professionals. Maker Camp is a 4-week summer program with hands-on STEM learning in game design, animation, engineering, and more.

At a glance

• Ages: 6–14 years old
• General schedule: Offered in the summer, on weekends, and during mid-year school breaks.

About the provider

The Berkeley Public Schools Fund partners with Berkeley Unified School District and Berkeley public schools to provide free, hands-on K-12 STEM programs. Its mission is to spark curiosity, build essential skills, and foster a sense of belonging.

• Super Science Saturdays — 1st–5th graders · Six weekends in the spring and fall · Hands-on activities, visits to science museums, and workshops with local STEM professionals.
• Maker Camp — 6th–9th graders · 4-week summer program · Hands-on STEM learning including game design, animation, engineering, and more.

What families say

“Having free access to these programs is monumental to growing diversity within STEM fields. Keeping students of color, girls, and gender-expansive youth engaged in STEM starts with each and every interaction they have during their youth.” — Maker Camp Teacher

“The students enjoyed science and math awareness in a fun way. They learned that making mistakes is an opportunity to learn.” — Super Science Saturdays Staff

“My son loves science! He loves dinosaurs and already dreams of becoming a Paleontologist. I love the opportunity that he is learning to widen his horizons and the opportunity he gets to meet others that love it just as much as he does.” — Super Science Saturdays Parent

Last updated September 19, 2026.