Sacramento Mineral Society Junior Rockhound Program
A monthly youth-focused meeting series run by the Sacramento Mineral Society to engage students in rockhounding, mineral identification, and earth science through hands-on activities and a badge/achievement system. Meetings are held alongside the society's main educational meetings at the Sacramento County Cooperative Building.
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Peninsula Gem & Geology Society
A Los Altos-based nonprofit club promoting geology, mineralogy, and lapidary arts through monthly meetings, guest speakers, workshops, and field trips open to the public. Students can attend meetings and field trips to learn rock and mineral identification, and use the club's lapidary shop.
Civil Air Patrol Cadet Program (California Wing)
Civil Air Patrol is the official auxiliary of the U.S. Air Force; its Cadet Program lets youth ages 12-18 train in aerospace education, leadership, and emergency services, including orientation flights in CAP aircraft. California Wing operates dozens of local squadrons across Northern California offering weekly meetings, encampments, and flight training opportunities.
BSA Learning for Life Fire & EMS Career Exploring
A national Learning for Life career-exploration program placing youth from 6th grade through age 20 into local 'Exploring' posts hosted by fire departments and EMS agencies, combining classroom training with hands-on practice in firefighting, EMT/paramedic skills, and search and rescue. Local posts operate throughout Northern California, findable via the national Council Locator.
Civil Air Patrol California Wing Cadet Program
Civil Air Patrol, the official auxiliary of the U.S. Air Force, operates cadet squadrons throughout Northern California offering weekly aerospace education, STEM activities, orientation flights, and leadership training for youth.
Fresno State Lyles College of Engineering Summer Engineering Experience Camp
A one-week, in-person summer camp hosted by Fresno State's Lyles College of Engineering that introduces students in grades 9-12 to hands-on engineering, architectural, and construction management activities, taught by faculty and industry professionals.
Golden State Star Party
An annual four-night amateur astronomy gathering held under dark skies at Frosty Acres Ranch in Adin, in far Northern California. The event welcomes newcomers and families alongside experienced astrophotographers, with telescope viewing, educational talks, and camping on-site.