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Our Mission: To Inspire Enthusiasm for Science and a Love of Learning

June 18 – August 17, 2012

YSI Summer Science Camp Registration
Opens on February 1, 2012

Details will be posted the end of January. Please check back.

The Youth Science Institute Summer Science Camp is designed for children in Pre-K (3 1/2 yrs) through entering 6th grade. Camps are held each summer at Alum Rock Park in San Jose and Vasona Lake County park in Los Gatos. With 25 science themes to choose from, our week-long 1/2 day camps offer a small-group learning environment in beautiful park-based settings.

Since 1953, YSI has inspired children's enthusiasm for science and love of learning, developed critical thinking skills, and forged connections with nature that foster personal health and earth stewardship. We hope you enjoy reading our Summer Science Camp Bulletins from this past summer.

Summer Camp 2011 Bulletins

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School Program Registration is Now
Open for the 2011-12 School Year

YSI hosts a wide variety of fun, Educational Programs for all grade levels.
Sign up your kids or students for any of our many engaging activities.

To register, call 408-356-4945 x12

Programs Complement the California State Science Standards

Bring your class or group to YSI's Science and Nature Centers for a hands-on nature based science program.

Can’t come to us? YSI will bring them to you with our At-School Program.

See the list of new upcoming Science Safaris for Winter 2012.

Tosh Memorial Fund for Raptor Care

Tosh, the Red-tailed Hawk, educated tens of thousands of children and adults in 22 years with YSI. In her memory, we welcome your contribution to the Tosh Memorial Fund for Raptor Care at YSI. Our goal is to raise $5,000 for a year of specialized food.

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Letter from the YSI Board President

Executive Director
Transition for YSI

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San Jose, California 95127
408-272-1301

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Tide Pool Creatures

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Science by Nature!

Science By Nature is a non-profit initiative that provides "one-stop shopping" for science and environmental education programs and resources in the San Francisco Bay Area.

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YSI is a proud founding partner of Science by Nature.

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1/24/12 11:15 AM

Special Offer!

If you are a new client, take the H&R Block YSI Referral Form to any H&R Block Office, and H&R Block will give $25 to YSI.
Offer good until April 18, 2012.
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COMMONWEALTH CLUB UPCOMING SPEAKER EVENTS
In Association with Youth Science Institute

Thanks to

The Alarm Company
Los Gatos, CA

For security at our Centers and Thrift Store.

Los Gatos Birdwatcher
792 Blossom Hill Road
Los Gatos 95032
www.losgatosbirdwatcher.com
408-358-9453

Supporters of YSI
Summer Science Camps.

Thanks to

www.sagacent.com
for our IT support.

Thanks to

1176 Lincoln Ave.
San Jose, CA 95125
408-297-0288
Donation of architectural services for the
YSI Thrift Store remodel.

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