Elementary Institute of Science – STEM Education in San Diego

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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.

Join us for a special SciTech Tuesday on November 25, 2025, from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM (Thanksgiving week), as EIS partners with Tree San Diego and the City of San Diego Parks & Recreation Department for a hands-on Tree Planting Day! This unique event brings together high school and elementary students for a powerful afternoon of environmental action, leadership, and STEM engagement.

The program begins at 2:00 PM with light refreshments, followed by a collaborative tree planting activity at 2:30 PM. After a short break, we’ll conclude with a keynote presentation from a Parks & Rec representative, highlighting the importance of community-driven climate action. Don’t miss this opportunity to grow something meaningful — for our youth, our neighborhoods, and our planet.

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Programs the Elementary Institute of Science Offers

After-School &
Saturday Programs

Camps

FIRE Up!

Girls Take Flight

Teen STEAM Cafe

Lab Asisistant
Program

Steps-2-Stem

Teton Science Schools
Application

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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