CalSAC and SAC team at ToT in 2023
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Since debuting in 2011, over 480 communities across 42 states have launched Science Action Clubs, reaching over 79,000 youth and educators in the US and Spain—and achieving remarkable results. By increasing the quality and quantity of science and environmental learning opportunities available to middle school youth and staff, SAC helps a lifelong love of science take root outside the traditional classroom.

Explore the map below to see where SAC is active. Don't see an orange dot near you? Apply now.

Start a club

SAC educator shows smartphone photo of insect in petri dish on Academy Living Roof

SAC’s science and nature units spark curiosity, build scientific skills, and help youth develop STEM identities. All three units are available in English and bilingual English/Spanish. Our pay-what-you-can fee structure ensures equity and access for all program providers.

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Meet our team

SAC Staff photo 2023

Our SAC team is proud to serve our global SAC community. Akilah Alleyne (left) is our Program Coordinator, Rachael Van Schoik is SAC’s Program Manager, and Berenice Hernandez (right) is our Marketing Coordinator. Together, we work with hundreds of clubs and partners across our network every year.

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Meet our partners

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Within California, SAC partners with the California School-Age Consortium (CalSAC) to leverage their network of professional development experts who serve as ambassadors for SAC in their communities. Explore CalSAC’s site for more out-of-school time resources.

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Contribute to global research

LEARN CitSci logo

In partnership with a team of natural history museums around the world, SAC was a part of LEARN CitSci, a research project that worked to understand how community and citizen science projects support how youth learn. Results from the research project underscored the importance of youth putting themselves in the roles of experts like leading a Bug Safari in SAC. By doing so, youth were able to further develop their science identities which in turn led to an increased understanding of environmental science content and science inquiry skills - all goals we have in SAC.

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Join our community

Close-up of a Science Action Club notebook

The Science Action Club educator group on Facebook is an online space to celebrate our community, share photos, and exchange ideas. Join a digital community of practicing SAC activity leaders and connect with peers on ideas on how to use SAC in your community. 

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