Through games, projects, and hands-on citizen science, youth in SAC investigate nature, document their discoveries, connect with scientists, and design strategies to protect our planet. Educators receive professional development training on SAC kits, guidebooks, and best practices for teaching science in the informal learning environment.

All children need social-emotional and character skills to thrive in school, work and life. Out-of-school time (OST) programs play an important role in helping young people develop confidence, problem-solving skills, self-management, and interpersonal skills. These trainings equip OST staff to support young people in developing these skills.

The Summer Technical Assistance Network Project prepares program staff to run the highest quality summer programs for youth. Participating sites gain training and tools that maximize their effectiveness and technical assistance to help them implement everything they learn.

CalSAC is excited to offer a $100 discount through June 2019 on our modules that support social-emotional learning and character development. 39 of our modules are eligible for this special discount. Request your on-site training by March 31st to receive this special discount!

Our English Learner Training and Professional Development Project is an intensive program that strengthens the capacity of youth providers to deliver high quality, intentional and inclusive programming that meets the needs of young people who are developing their English language skills.

This project is offered in partnership with Development Without Limits West and Public Profit.

Energenius® Out-of-School Time Program is an environmental stewardship curriculum designed to ignite a passion for science, fueling a new generation of innovators and environmental stewards. The curriculum is designed to engage youth to think about how they use energy, how energy is measured, paid for, ways to save energy and practice influencing others to take energy-saving actions. Engage youth in cultivating an environmentalist identity and explore new strategies to engage families in youths’ learning. Additionally, the curriculum is uniquely and intentionally designed to engage families in energy and water conservation habits.