Upcoming Events
Upcoming Science Saturdays
YSI is proud to offer 3 Science Saturdays at Vasona in November! Our Science Saturdays not only bring your children outside in nature, but they also allow children to explore while learning about science! Children will enjoy 4 hours of natural sciences with hands-on learning, a nature walk in our beautiful Vasona Park, and a craft or two each Saturday. Space is limited, so reserve your spot now! Below is more information for each Science Saturday.
YSI has incorporated guidelines that follow all County and State protocols. YSI requires every registrant to wear a face mask while practicing social distancing. This information can be found in the registration form. We appreciate your cooperation with helping YSI keep you safe and healthy while enjoying the beauty of nature. For more information, please email programs@ysi-ca.org or call 408-356-4945 ex 12. We look forward to seeing you in person!
YSI’s Science Saturday Cancellation Policy:
50% of camp fees plus a $50 administrative fee will be charged if cancellations are made within 2 weeks of the camp's start date.No refund (0%) of camp fees will be refunded within 2 weeks of the camp's date.
Please note, if federal, state, or county COVID-19 guidelines change and prevent YSI from operating our programs, registrants are able to donate program fees, defer program fees to our ACTIVE account to be used as a credit for another program, or receive a full refund.
Enrollment Change Policy:
Any change (including canceling out of one program and enrolling in another program) requests must be made at least 14 days before the program's start date, and are subject to availability. There will be a $50 administrative fee to process this change. If a program is canceled due to low enrollment, you may change to another program without a $50 administrative fee. Programs are not transferable to another person.
For more information, please email programs@ysi-ca.org or call 408-356-4945 ex 12. We look forward to seeing you in person!
YSI is proud to offer 3 Science Saturdays at Vasona in November! Our Science Saturdays not only bring your children outside in nature, but they also allow children to explore while learning about science! Children will enjoy 4 hours of natural sciences with hands-on learning, a nature walk in our beautiful Vasona Park, and a craft or two each Saturday. Space is limited, so reserve your spot now! Below is more information for each Science Saturday.
YSI has incorporated guidelines that follow all County and State protocols. YSI requires every registrant to wear a face mask while practicing social distancing. This information can be found in the registration form. We appreciate your cooperation with helping YSI keep you safe and healthy while enjoying the beauty of nature. For more information, please email programs@ysi-ca.org or call 408-356-4945 ex 12. We look forward to seeing you in person!
YSI’s Science Saturday Cancellation Policy:
50% of camp fees plus a $50 administrative fee will be charged if cancellations are made within 2 weeks of the camp's start date.No refund (0%) of camp fees will be refunded within 2 weeks of the camp's date.
Please note, if federal, state, or county COVID-19 guidelines change and prevent YSI from operating our programs, registrants are able to donate program fees, defer program fees to our ACTIVE account to be used as a credit for another program, or receive a full refund.
Enrollment Change Policy:
Any change (including canceling out of one program and enrolling in another program) requests must be made at least 14 days before the program's start date, and are subject to availability. There will be a $50 administrative fee to process this change. If a program is canceled due to low enrollment, you may change to another program without a $50 administrative fee. Programs are not transferable to another person.
For more information, please email programs@ysi-ca.org or call 408-356-4945 ex 12. We look forward to seeing you in person!
It’s that time of year, and YSI is hosting our upcoming Holiday Camp - Plants and Animals of Vasona Park! Join YSI for 3 days of fun and learning at Vasona Park, and we will have a different theme each day.
YSI is following all county and state guidelines for outdoor events. This includes but is not limited to:
Required Face Masks
Social Distancing
Personal Kits for Crafts
No shared Items
Frequent Disinfecting/Sanitizing
YSI Also has limited grant funding for children attending a Title I eligible school in Santa Clara County. For more information, please email programs@ysi-ca.org.
YSI is following all county and state guidelines for outdoor events. This includes but is not limited to:
Required Face Masks
Social Distancing
Personal Kits for Crafts
No shared Items
Frequent Disinfecting/Sanitizing
YSI Also has limited grant funding for children attending a Title I eligible school in Santa Clara County. For more information, please email programs@ysi-ca.org.
Crawlies Aren’t Creepy!
Date: November 6, 2021
Time: 9:00am-1:00pm
Location: Vasona Lake County Park
Cost: $85.00 per child
Ages: K-6th
Time: 9:00am-1:00pm
Location: Vasona Lake County Park
Cost: $85.00 per child
Ages: K-6th
Here at YSI, we don't use the term Creepy Crawlies, and we're here to show you why! We will spend the day learning about various insects and arthropods, and even see some that are YSI ambassadors too! After learning about their adaptations, we will go on a fun nature walk-in Alum Rock Park to see what we can find together! Insects tend to love coming out after a rain, so dress accordingly! After exploring, we will come back to do a fun craft together! Our instructors have created personal kits for each child, so they can be artistic while being safe! You'll come in the morning as children, and leave as Junior Entomologists!
Register HereLife as an Ohlone
Date: November 13, 2021
Time: 9:00am-1:00pm
Location: Vasona Lake County Park
Cost: $90.00 per child
Ages: K-6th
Time: 9:00am-1:00pm
Location: Vasona Lake County Park
Cost: $90.00 per child
Ages: K-6th
Join YSI in learning about the first people who inhabited where we live- the Ohlone Native Americans! During this program, we will learn how they survived back then on what nature gave them! From their homes to their food, and also the toys and tools! We will go on a nice walk to see the many plants and animals in nature that the Ohlone might have found useful. Each child will have the opportunity to make something to take home that is reflective of what the Ohlone Native Americans made!
Register HereShake, Rattle, and Geology!
Date: November 20, 2021
Time: 9:00am-1:00pm
Location: Vasona Lake County Park
Cost: $90.00 per child
Ages: K-6
Time: 9:00am-1:00pm
Location: Vasona Lake County Park
Cost: $90.00 per child
Ages: K-6
Have you ever felt the ground shake beneath you? Are you a rock/mineral collector? Do you want to learn more amazing things about the planet we call home? YSI has a fun day planned for you! We will learn about the layers of our planet and what they're made from, as well as the different rocks and minerals that can be found! We will discuss volcanoes and plate tectonics, and also do some fun crafts!
Register HereUpcoming Science Safaris
Exciting things are happening at YSI! Join us for upcoming Science Safaris at our Vasona and Sanborn locations! Our science safaris are educational programs that not only bring you and your family into nature, but we will also teach you facts about your surroundings that you may not have known! These guided Science Safaris will be led completely outdoors by a YSI staff member. YSI's Science Safari programs are designed for families, so please register each attending member. You will receive an email the day before your event with all the needed information, including a map of the park, directions, and parking information. Below are the dates and locations of each event.
YSI has incorporated guidelines that follow all County and State protocols. YSI requires every registrant ages 2 and over to wear a face mask while practicing social distancing. This information can be found in the registration form. We appreciate your cooperation with helping YSI keep you safe and healthy while enjoying the beauty of nature. For more information, please email programs@ysi-ca.org or call 408-356-4945 ex 11. We look forward to seeing you in person!
YSI’s Science Safari Cancellation Policy:
A full refund (100%) will be issued to the registrant(s) if cancellation is requested no later than 7 days before the event’s date. No refund (0%) will be issued to the registrant(s) if cancellation is made within 7 days of the event’s date. Please note: Science Safaris are non-transferable.
Exciting things are happening at YSI! Join us for upcoming Science Safaris at our Vasona and Sanborn locations! Our science safaris are educational programs that not only bring you and your family into nature, but we will also teach you facts about your surroundings that you may not have known! These guided Science Safaris will be led completely outdoors by a YSI staff member. YSI's Science Safari programs are designed for families, so please register each attending member. You will receive an email the day before your event with all the needed information, including a map of the park, directions, and parking information. Below are the dates and locations of each event.
YSI has incorporated guidelines that follow all County and State protocols. YSI requires every registrant ages 2 and over to wear a face mask while practicing social distancing. This information can be found in the registration form. We appreciate your cooperation with helping YSI keep you safe and healthy while enjoying the beauty of nature. For more information, please email programs@ysi-ca.org or call 408-356-4945 ex 11. We look forward to seeing you in person!
YSI’s Science Safari Cancellation Policy:
A full refund (100%) will be issued to the registrant(s) if cancellation is requested no later than 7 days before the event’s date. No refund (0%) will be issued to the registrant(s) if cancellation is made within 7 days of the event’s date. Please note: Science Safaris are non-transferable.
Join YSI and experience our Scavenger Hunt Nature Walk Science Safari at each of our 3 locations; Alum Rock Park, Sanborn County Park, and Vasona Lake County Park! Each location is so much different from the next, and we are excited to share those differences with you! We will provide each attendant with a list of items to find in the park with a YSI instructors guidance. YSI is also hosting a Fall Crafts Science Safari at Vasona, and we'd love to have you!
Upcoming Science Safaris at Vasona
Creek Exploration at Vasona Lake County Park
Date: October 16, 2021
Time: 11:30am-1:00pm
Location: Vasona Lake County Park
333 Blossom Hill Rd, Los Gatos, CA 95032
Grades: 2-6 (Programs designed for parent-child participation)
Cost: $25.00 per person
Date: October 16, 2021
Time: 11:30am-1:00pm
Location: Vasona Lake County Park
333 Blossom Hill Rd, Los Gatos, CA 95032
Grades: 2-6 (Programs designed for parent-child participation)
Cost: $25.00 per person
YSI has a wonderful day planned for you to explore! We'll start by learning about our watershed and meeting water-dwelling animals. Then it's off to the creek we go to investigate together! Everyone will get a strainer to use in the creek to see what we find, and we will release all creatures at the end of the program.
Register HereUpcoming Science Safaris at Sanborn
Let's Talk Herpetology!
Date: October 30, 2021
Time: 10:30am-12:00pm
Location: Sanborn Park
16055 Sanborn Road, Saratoga CA 95070
Grades: PreK-6 (Programs designed for parent-child participation)
Cost: $25.00 per person
Date: October 30, 2021
Time: 10:30am-12:00pm
Location: Sanborn Park
16055 Sanborn Road, Saratoga CA 95070
Grades: PreK-6 (Programs designed for parent-child participation)
Cost: $25.00 per person
Love amphibians and reptiles? Join YSI at Sanborn Park to see and learn all about these wonderful creatures and their habitat! YSI is following all county and state protocols. YSI is following all County and State protocols. Face masks and social distancing are required of all registrants over 2 years. Cost: $25.00 per person. A registered adult must attend this event.
Register HereScavenger Hunt Nature Walks
Scavenger Hunt Nature Walk at Sanborn
Date: November 6, 2021
Time: 11:00am-12:30pm
Cost: $25.00 Per Person
Register HereDate: November 6, 2021
Time: 11:00am-12:30pm
Cost: $25.00 Per Person
Vasona - Scavenger Hunt Nature Walk
Date: November 11, 2021
Time: 11:00am-12:30pm
Age Recommendation: Ages 4 and up (must be accompanied by paid adult)
Location: Vasona Lake County Park
333 Blossom Hill Road, Los Gatos CA 95032
Cost: $25.00 per person
Register HereTime: 11:00am-12:30pm
Age Recommendation: Ages 4 and up (must be accompanied by paid adult)
Location: Vasona Lake County Park
333 Blossom Hill Road, Los Gatos CA 95032
Cost: $25.00 per person
Fall Crafts at Vasona
Date: November 20, 2021
Time: 11:00am-12:30pm
Location: Vasona Lake County Park (Outdoors)
333 Blossom Hill Road, Los Gatos, CA 95032 Age
Recommendation: 4 Years old and up
Cost: $25.00 per person
Time: 11:00am-12:30pm
Location: Vasona Lake County Park (Outdoors)
333 Blossom Hill Road, Los Gatos, CA 95032 Age
Recommendation: 4 Years old and up
Cost: $25.00 per person
Join YSI to make some fun fall crafts with items collected from nature! YSI will provide you with the needed items, and you turn them into a masterpiece of your own to keep! From owl pinecones, to leaf animals, we’ll get those creative minds going! Recommended for ages 5 and up. Paid and registered adult must attend with child.
Register HereAlum Rock - Scavenger Hunt Nature Walk
Date: November 27, 2021
Time: 11:00am-12:30pm
Age Recommendation: Ages 4 and up (must be accompanied by paid adult)
Cost: $25.00 per person
Register HereTime: 11:00am-12:30pm
Age Recommendation: Ages 4 and up (must be accompanied by paid adult)
Cost: $25.00 per person
Storytime at YSI
Join YSI for our upcoming FREE Storytimes with YSI! Face masks and social distancing are required of all registrants over 2 years. This FREE family event requires a registered adult to attend.
Story: The Very Hungry Caterpillar
Date: 10/16/21
Time: 10:30am-11:00am
Location: Vasona Lake County Park
333 Blossom Hill Road Los Gatos, CA 95032
Recommended Age: 3-7 years old
Cost: Free!
Time: 10:30am-11:00am
Location: Vasona Lake County Park
333 Blossom Hill Road Los Gatos, CA 95032
Recommended Age: 3-7 years old
Cost: Free!
This month we will be reading "The Very Hungry Caterpillar" by Eric Carle. Afterward, we will meet a live insect! Please note, this event is outdoors. Space is limited, so reserve your spot now!
Register HereStory: I Took My Frog to the Library
Date: November 20, 2021
Time: 11:00am-11:30am
Location: Vasona Lake County Park
333 Blossom Hill Road Los Gatos, CA 95032
Recommended Age: 3-7 years old
Cost: Free!
Time: 11:00am-11:30am
Location: Vasona Lake County Park
333 Blossom Hill Road Los Gatos, CA 95032
Recommended Age: 3-7 years old
Cost: Free!
Join YSI for our FREE Storytime with YSI! This month we will be reading "I Took My Frog to the Library" by Eric A. Kimmel. After, we will meet a live amphibian! Please note, this event is outdoors. Space is limited, so reserve your spot now!
Register HereStory: The Mixed-Up Chameleon
Date: December 11, 2021
Time: 12:00pm-12:30pm
Location: Vasona Lake County Park
333 Blossom Hill Road Los Gatos, CA 95032
Age Recommendation: 3-7 years old
Cost: Free!
Time: 12:00pm-12:30pm
Location: Vasona Lake County Park
333 Blossom Hill Road Los Gatos, CA 95032
Age Recommendation: 3-7 years old
Cost: Free!
Join YSI for our FREE Storytime with YSI! This month we will be reading "The Mixed-Up Chameleon" by Eric Carle. After, we will meet a live reptile! Please note, this event is outdoors. Space is limited, so reserve your spot now!
Register Here
