1. Important Links!
- Innovator Pre-Camp Survey (Will be completed Monday, July 20th at camp)
- Innovator Post-Camp Survey (Survey will open Friday, July 24th)
- Volunteer Sign-up/Showcase Sign-up
- Post-camp parent survey (Survey will open Friday, July 24th)
- Post-camp facilitator survey (Survey will open Friday, July 24th)
- Brag Party Form
2. Upcoming Fundraisers – Sustain the Mission
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4. Golden State Warriors’ Career Day presented by Invisalign
For high school and college Self-eSTEM Innovators only.
- Date: Wednesday, August 5, 2026
- Time: 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
- Location: Chase Center
- Business attire encouraged as professional headshots will be offered.
Sign-up by Friday, July 10 HERE
5. Wednesday, July 22 Announcement for Lyft Field Trip (high schoolers only):
Please drop your youth off between 8:00am-8:30am tomorrow at Oakland Tech for our field trip day. We are leaving 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗽𝘁𝗹𝘆 𝗮𝘁 𝟵:𝟬𝟬𝗮𝗺. Pickup will occur at the usual time of 4:15pm-4:30pm.
6. Monday, July 20 Camp Announcement for Everyone:
Please enter through the front entrance of Oakland Technical High School on Broadway. For anyone driving, the parking instructions can be found below.
7. For Parents/Caretakers:
- Camp Location: Oakland Technical High School, 4351 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94611.
- Parking Options: School parking lot entry is on 45th Street (by girls gym) or street parking on 45th Street. Please walk to the main building lobby (towards Broadway), and there will be Self-eSTEM signage to indicate the main building entryway.
- Friday, July 24 – Innovator Showcase & Celebration is from 3:00pm – 4:30pm at Oakland Technical High School. If you would like to attend, please sign up at the following link.
- July 22 Announcement for Lyft Field Trip (high schoolers only):
Please drop your youth off between 8:00am-8:30am tomorrow at Oakland Tech for our field trip day. We are leaving 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗽𝘁𝗹𝘆 𝗮𝘁 𝟵:𝟬𝟬𝗮𝗺. Pickup will occur at the usual time of 4:15pm-4:30pm.
- Please review our MANDATORY Health and Safety Document prior to camp start date.
- Please review our 2026 Early STEM Immersion Program FAQs HERE.
- Daily arrival / pickup times: 8:15am – 8:45am (breakfast is served at 8:30am and camp starts at 9:00am). Pickup is between 4:15pm – 4:30pm.
- Pickup beyond 4:30pm any day will inquire a $20 donation fee for every 10 minutes late the youth is picked up.
- Interested in volunteering? Sign up HERE by July 7.
- Parents Post-Camp Survey (Survey will open Friday, July 24th)
8. For Anyone Volunteering:
- Please sign up for volunteer slots HERE.
- Please watch the Volunteer Orientation recording HERE. (Please do NOT share any of these materials with anyone)
- Camp Location: Oakland Technical High School, 4351 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94611.
- Parking Options: School parking lot entry is on 45th Street (by girls gym) or street parking on 45th Street. Please walk to the main building lobby (towards Broadway), and there will be Self-eSTEM signage to indicate the main building entryway.
- Please review the camp description and the orientation slide deck prior to camp start date.
- Breakfast, lunch, and beverages are provided.
- You will receive a Self-eSTEM branded T-shirt to wear during your volunteer shift.
9. Snack Donations
We are seeking non-refrigerated and ideally individual snacks for our Innovators during camp. Please drop snacks off during camp setup on Friday, July 17 from 11:00am – 2:00pm at Oakland Tech or at Camp day 1 drop-off. Below is a list of suggested snacks:
- Applesauce Pouches: Look for “no sugar added” versions
- Fruit Leather / Fruit Strips: Made from 100% fruit puree
- Freeze-Dried Fruit Packets: (Strawberries, mangoes, or apples)
- Raisin or Dried Cranberry Boxes
- Crispy Veggie Straws/Chips
- Roasted Chickpeas or Edamame Packets
- Meat Sticks / Jerky
- Trail Mix Pouches
- Sunflower or Pumpkin Seed Packets
- Whole Grain Granola Bars
- Oatmeal Squares or Baked Oat Bars
- Individual Rice Cake Packs
- Pretzels with Hummus Cups: Some shelf-stable brands (like Sabra) make go-packs that don’t require refrigeration until opened.
- Whole Wheat Cracker Packs
- Shelf-Stable Cheese & Breadstick Dips: (Like Laughing Cow or Handi-Snacks).
- White Cheddar Popcorn Bags: (Like SkinnyPop or Smartfood).
- Graham Cracker Packs
- Animal Crackers
- Goldfish
- Pretzels
10. 2026 STEM Exploration Camp Items:
11. Questions?
- Contact Paige, Program Manager ([email protected]).
- Additional contacts:
- Essenam, Alumni Program Manager (341-333-9801 text/call)
- Gervetti, Marketing & Communications Manager ((510-693-3573 text)
- Adamaka, Executive Director (510-693-3573 text)
