About the STEM summer camps

One of the CCEP's goals is to provide summer enrichment opportunities for high school students and teachers. The STEM summer camps offer the opportunity to explore theory and practice in week-long experiences that blend hands-on exploration, problem-solving, field visits to industry workplaces, and presentations by experts, combined with college campus exposure and college credit.

Last summer, more than 85 industry partners participated in the summer work-based learning camp experiences the CCEP provides.

In a five-week period, 226 students from 41 different high schools gathered for five different exciting science camps, listened to fascinating lectures from industry professionals, participated in unique lab work, went on exciting field trips, and met like-minded students from Contra Costa and Alameda Counties.

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Engineering, Construction, and Manufacturing Camp (College Credit)

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Date / Location: June 12-16 at Diablo Valley College
Time: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. daily

Environmental Science Camp (College Credit)

Date / Location: June 19 - 23 at CSU East Bay, Concord Campus
Time: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. daily

Note: The registration fee is $250.00. Fee waivers are available; please indicate your interest on the General Application Packet.
Deadline to register: June 1st.

Biotechnology Camp

Date / Location: July 17 - 21 at CSU East Bay, Concord Campus
Time: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. daily

Note: The registration fee is $250.00. Fee waivers are available; please indicate your interest on the General Application Packet.

Discover Engineering! (Teacher invite only)

East Bay Solar Energy Academy (Limited registration)
Date / Location: July 10 - 14 at CSU East Bay, Concord Campus
Time: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily.

A chance for teachers to learn more

CCEP's Summer STEM Series offers an excellent opportunity for teachers to learn more about key industry sectors as well as career opportunities available in our region. It is one of the many high-quality teacher professional development opportunities available in the East Bay.

Participants in our 40-hour experiences can earn up to five graduate level credits from CSU East Bay (a per unit fee is required). Contact Camp Manager Carol Mishler at carol@ccpartnership.org for more information on earning graduate level credits.

Teacher registration

Testimonials

““In just a short week, I learned so much about biotechnology and developed skills that will help me with my future jobs! Along with lectures, we went on field trips and performed experiments, so we could see the science in action. The Biotechnology camp was one of the most rewarding activities I have ever done.””

— Summer Camp Student

““My boys both came home each day truly excited about meeting new students with similar interests and exploring possible careers with technical professionals. And the field trip to Big Break Regional Park was the best field trip they have ever taken!””

— Summer Camp Parent