The Lawrence Hall of Science
The public science center of the University of California, Berkeley.
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Have you ever wondered how scientists use programming to explore the deepest reaches of space? In this program, you will discover an exciting real-world application of computer programming. Learn block-based coding, and use it to overcome engineering challenges as you build and program your own model satellite for deep space exploration. You will engage in the iterative design process and deepen your knowledge of both our solar system and computer programming. For teens who are already experienced with block-based coding and are already experienced with Python and/or Javascript, coding challenges can be conducted in Python or Javascript. Teens end the week coding and building a model satellite of their own imaginative creation. Parents are invited at 4 p.m. on the last day for teens to share their projects.
Session 1: 06/22/2026 – 06/26/2026 Location: UC Berkeley Campus Optional Residential Add-on runs Sunday, June 21, 4:00 p.m. to Friday, June 26, 5:00 p.m. Residential add-on includes additional programming, on-campus housing, breakfast, and dinner. Residential Tuition: $1,350, Limited spots available! Optional residential add-on
Session 2: 07/06/2026 – 07/10/2026 Location: UC Berkeley Campus Optional Residential Add-on runs Sunday, July 5, 4:00 p.m. to Friday, July 9, 5:00 p.m. Residential add-on includes additional programming, on-campus housing, breakfast, and dinner. Residential Tuition: $1,350, Limited spots available! Optional residential add-on
Session 3: 07/20/2026 – 07/24/2026 Location: UC Berkeley Campus Residential add-on NOT AVAILABLE
Session 4: 07/27/2026 – 07/31/2026 Location: UC Berkeley Campus Residential add-on NOT AVAILABLE
Last wake-up call for residential teens!
Residential teens walk to dining room and enjoy breakfast
Teens walk together to campus
Residential and commuter teens sign in with STEM Instructors Welcome activities and icebreakers Opening Circle — group check-in and framing the day Explore STEM concepts and hands-on investigations in your track Mid-morning break with teens from other tracks Hands-on investigations and exploration continued
All teens enjoy lunch break in campus dining room
Continued investigations and explorations in your track Various lab tours and guest speakers Afternoon break with teens from other tracks Closing Circle — reflection and preview of what’s ahead
Pathways Program — Campus or other lab tours / Meet and talk to current college students / Meet and talk to professionals from a range of STEM career fields
Residential and commuter teens sign out with STEM Instructors
Residential teens sign in with RAs and walk to dorms
Residential teens enjoy some well deserved downtime or socialize in lounge
Residential teens walk to dining room and enjoy dinner
Evening Program — full group or small group choice activities: exploring downtown Berkeley, board games, or dorm trivia/olympics
Free social time in the lounge, fitness center, music room, or in dorm rooms
Clean up
End of programming for residential teens