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Welcome to CU Science Discovery,

a science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education outreach program at the University of Colorado Boulder. Science Discovery manages programs that engage K-12 students and teachers in STEM and connect public audiences with the STEM research happening at CU Boulder. Science Discovery programs utilize CU scientific expertise, equipment, resources and faculty, graduate and undergraduate students in order to provide participants with unique, experiential STEM learning experiences.

The summer 2025 catalog is here! New programs for the 2025 season include Early Release Fridays and Kinder Campers. Explore the catalog for details on those programs and more, including CU Boulder and CU Anschutz K-12 schedules.

Online registration opens January 8 at 8am! Start planning your summer today.

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BVSD school day-off and holiday classes offer the same benefits of traditional summer programs but in a more condensed time frame. Winter and spring 2025 classes will be held on the following dates: 

  • Monday, January 6
  • Monday, January 20
  • Monday, February 17
  • Tuesday, February 18
  • BVSD Spring Break (March 24-28; specific dates TBD)
  • Friday, April 18
  • Monday, April 21

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Semi-customizable hour-long Classroom Programs are available in 20 topics and cater to the needs of K-12 teachers. Full-day STEM Workshops are student-centered learning experiences for 4th-8th grade classrooms that provide engaging hands-on STEM learning. Not sure what type of program would be best for your group? Reach out to the Science Discovery team and they will help you plan an exciting program your students are sure to enjoy. 

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