Youth Science Institute

The Youth Science Institute (YSI) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering a deeper understanding and appreciation for science and nature among children. Located in Los Gatos, California, YSI offers a wide array of educational programs tailored to both school groups and homeschoolers. Through hands-on experiences and engaging interactions with the natural world, YSI introduces children to scientific principles and natural phenomena. Their programs are rich in specialized and unique artifacts and provide opportunities for direct engagement with nature, making them a superb complement to homeschooling curricula in the sciences.