Elementary Institute of Science

10/11/2026

Attention Educators! Register Today!

You truly see what happens in San Diego's classrooms every day and what it can evolve into. And what needs to change. For this reason, we want your voice in the room as EIS shapes our future programming.

On Wednesday, October 28 at 5:30 PM, EIS will host a focus group for a group of our education partners/ educators. We want your experience, worries, honest feedback and ideas as we design future STEM curricula and collaborative programs across Southeast San Diego.

Your frontline perspective is what will make these initiatives work for the students they are meant to reach, and it will shape their impact for years to come.

Snacks and tokens of appreciation will be provided as a thank you for your time.

Space is limited. Please register today at the link below:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdXto_JnCV9AtRf_32pwNojoOdtFaXIanNPdrNgVMl1VwSU1w/viewform

10/01/2026

Happy October!

Registration is officially open for Saturday School, Fall Break Camp and Teen STEAM Academy!

Saturday School
- Starting Oct 10 | Saturdays | 9am-2pm
- 10 Week Forensics Lab
- Learning & Leadership Lab
- Mathmagicians Math Tutoring

Fall Break Camp
- Nov 23-25, 2026 | Mon-Wed
- Full-Time | 9am-4pm
- In this 3-day camp, we will be building robots, coding, and Engineering fun solutions!

Teen STEAM Academy
- Oct 10, 2026 - Dec 12, 2026
- Tuesdays | 4:30pm-6:30pm
- In this paid internship, HS students develop innovative solutions for Waste Management and Energy Infrastructure.

We would also like to take a moment to thank Vertex for supporting our programs here at EIS! We are very lucky to have partners so dedicated to supporting our mission. Thank you on behalf of the whole EIS Community!

09/15/2026

Dear Community Partners,

Help Us Shape the Future of STEM in San Diego. Your Voice Matters to Us!

EIS is excited to announce that it will be hosting a series of Focus Groups this Fall to intentionally hear from partners and the community on STEM programming and initiatives. We are hosting an exclusive focus group for our community partners on Thursday, October 8th at 5:30 PM and would value YOU in the room.

If you're working on expanding opportunities in education, creating access to STEM, or facilitating spaces for youth and families to grow in our community, this is your moment to directly influence the development of future curricula and programming across Southeast San Diego. Your perspective is invaluable to our future.

What to Expect:
✅ Engaging conversation on ways to directly influence and reach our students for years to come
✅ Meaningful connection with fellow community leaders
✅ Snacks + tokens of appreciation for your time

Limited spots available.

Secure your seat today → Register below to build brighter futures together!

https://forms.gle/HQaFkYVB1eCbAvnd8

08/28/2026

School is back in session!

A heartfelt thank you to the Farrell Family Foundation for their generous support of Steps-2-STEM!

This year, Steps-2-STEM is on track to serve 1,342 students across the Lincoln Cluster, bringing 20 hours of hands-on biology, chemistry, physics, and computer science to elementary schoolers who rarely get access to this kind of learning. The results speak for themselves: measurable gains in science knowledge, STEM identity, and student confidence.

As one San Diego Principal put it... “students return from EIS feeling like real scientists. That is exactly what we are here for”

None of this happens without partners who believe in the mission. Thank you, Farrell Family Foundation, for being part of our family.

08/28/2026

School is back in session!

A heartfelt thank you to the Farrell Family Foundation for their generous support of Steps-2-STEM!

This year, Steps-2-STEM is on track to serve 1,342 students across the Lincoln Cluster, bringing 20 hours of hands-on biology, chemistry, physics, and computer science to elementary schoolers who rarely get access to this kind of learning. The results speak for themselves: measurable gains in science knowledge, STEM identity, and student confidence.

As one San Diego Principal put it... "students return from EIS feeling like real scientists. That is exactly what we are here for"

None of this happens without partners who believe in the mission. Thank you, Farrell Family Foundation, for being part of our family.

07/23/2026

2026 summer camps are almost complete! Check out what we have been up to! ☀️🤸‍♂️🎨

We’ve packed so much hands-on learning, field trips, and big smiles into our first two weeks. Here’s a look back at everything our campers have been up to so far:

Week 1 | Science of Sound 🎼
Campers kicked off the summer by diving into the world of sound and music. They explored harmonic geometry, got hands-on inventing their own instruments, and were inspired by a visit from a real music producer. The week wrapped up with an unforgettable field trip to City Heights Music School, where students tried their hand at drumming, keyboards, and mariachi!

Week 2 | Literacy & Social Sciences 🔬
Week two explored the power of storytelling. Students worked on reading comprehension and narrative skills, building their voices as young writers and thinkers. The week’s highlight was a trip to the San Diego Natural History Museum, where history and science came to life right before their eyes.

💬 Which week was your camper’s favorite? Let us know in the comments! 👇

07/23/2026

2026 summer camps are almost complete! Check out what we have been up to!

We’ve packed so much hands-on learning, field trips, and big smiles into our first two weeks. Here’s a look back at everything our campers have been up to so far:

Week 1 | Science of Sound
Campers kicked off the summer by diving into the world of sound and music. They explored harmonic geometry, got hands-on inventing their own instruments, and were inspired by a visit from a real music producer. The week wrapped up with an unforgettable field trip to City Heights Music School, where students tried their hand at drumming, keyboards, and mariachi!

Week 2 | Literacy & Social Sciences
Week two explored the power of storytelling. Students worked on reading comprehension and narrative skills, building their voices as young writers and thinkers. The week's highlight was a trip to the San Diego Natural History Museum, where history and science came to life right before their eyes.

💬 Which week was your camper’s favorite? Let us know in the comments! 👇

05/14/2026

Last Saturday was a BLAST!

Thank you to Ivy and Kiki at Because I Rock for bringing the mines to our front door! Our students ages 10-18, had the opportunity to learn about geology with a hands-on crystal mining experience. What made the experience truly special was the heart that the Because I Rock team puts into their work.

We highly recommend checking them out as they expand into San Diego!
https://becauseirock.com/pages/about-us-1

04/28/2026

We're making a splash! 🌊 Join us at the Community Swimathon & Pool Party on May 2nd at Jackie Robinson Family YMCA — a full day of lap swimming, pool party fun, mermaid encounters, scuba demos, and underwater ROV action. This is West Coast celebration of water confidence, youth programming, and community. Register for free (and snag a t-shirt) or support our swimmers at the links below.
🔗 Support: https://bit.ly/support-swimathon
🔗 Register: https://bit.ly/communitypoolparty

Community Swimathon and Pool Party

04/07/2026

Thank you so much to being a Steps-2-STEM sponsor!

Your support allowed for over 5,000 hours of hands-on activities in science, technology, and engineering. Over the 25-26 school year, more than 1,300 elementary students from Lincoln Cluster schools in southeastern San Diego will learn about chemistry, biology, engineering, and computer science in Steps-2-STEM. Thank you to San Diego Unified School District for supporting transportation to EIS and thank you to all eleven schools for participating!