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Free Hands-on Solar Camp

Monday 06/12/2023–06/23/2023

Monday 06/26/2023–07/07/2023

Want to learn more about the sun and use engineering to solve problems? Join us for a free Hands-on Solar Camp this summer! Open to all current 7th and 8th grade students. We will be using teamwork and collaboration to solve problems and create solutions. Choose your session and join us for two weeks of fun where we will meet scientists and engineers, investigate sustainability practices, build solar devices and more!

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Students are participating in a science activity at Solar Camp
Alameda Boys and Girls Club
1900 3rd St.
Alameda, CA 94501
For current 7th and 8th graders only
Free

In Solar Camp

  • Use engineering to solve real-world problems
  • Have fun while learning about solar
  • Construct solar powered devices
  • Collaborate with other youth
  • Learn to use electricians’ tools
  • Work in teams to design and build
  • Participate in team building activities
  • Talk with real scientists & engineers
  • Explore science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) Careers
  • Discuss  personal identity, culture & STEM identity
  • Investigate sustainability practices
  • Learn how to make an impact with yourself, your community and the world
  • Receive certification of completion
Two students are working on a solar science project at Solar Camp
A room full of students at Solar Camp
Two students are working on a solar project
Two students are working on a solar project
Three students are working on a solar project
A student is working on a solar project.
A project at Solar Camp
Two students are working on a project at Solar Camp. They are drawing on a poster board.
A camp leader and camper work on a solar project together
Students are outdoors at a table working on a solar project at Solar Camp.
A student is working on a solar project.
A solar powered device from Solar Camp.

Camp Teacher

Anna Gomberg is a Senior Program Manager for Solar Education. Anna taught Science for 15 years in Oakland at Skyline High School and in the UK, where she grew up. She enjoys focusing on Environmental Science, especially Solar Engineering, and has partnered with We Share Solar as a classroom teacher, summer camp teacher, and curriculum developer. She loves meeting and working with passionate and curious youth who are interested in learning about the environment and the role they can play as individuals, citizens, and future professionals in working towards an environmentally just world for all people.

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Questions? Email jtotino@berkeley.edu.