Enjoy the Benefits of Membership -- Join today!

Join us for Science Safaris, Explorer Hikes, special Member-only previews and animal events, a variety of member discounts, member-only early registration and discounts on Summer Camp, and more!

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Enjoy the Benefits of Membership -- Join today!

Become a member today and dive deeper into the wonders of hands-on science and nature with the Youth Science Institute! There are many benefits reserved only for YSI members.

NEW FOR 2010: Willow, Buckeye and Oak Members receive a 10% discount when booking a birthday program!

Special Summer Camp benefits for Willow, Buckeye and Oak Members: Receive special discounted camp pricing, starting at 15% off during the Member-only registration period, from February 1 - March 1.

You can purchase a membership at the same time you register for camp and receive the member discount. YSI's 2010 Summer Science Camp schedule is available now at YSI's Summer Camp page.

Please click the red button above to complete your member registration.

2010 Annual Membership Categories

$500: Oak Membership

  • Priority 2010 Summer Camp Registration
  • Discounted Member Pricing for Summer Camp through May 31, 2010
  • 10% discount on Birthday Programs (new!)
  • YSI Tote
  • Science Safaris - family passes to all
  • YSI t-shirts - one for each family member
  • After School Science Club - 4 free class passes
  • Member-only Insect Fair Preview Event Night
  • Special Member-only Behind the Scenes/Raptor Review at Alum Rock
  • Vasona Park Fantasy of Lights - Free admission and reception at YSI
  • ($465 is tax-deductible)

$250: Buckeye Membership

  • Priority 2010 Summer Camp Registration
  • Discounted Member Pricing for Summer Camp through May 31, 2010
  • 10% discount on Birthday Programs (new!)
  • YSI Tote
  • Science Safaris - 6 free family passes
  • YSI t-shirts - free for whole family
  • After School Science Club - 3 free class passes
  • Insect Fair Member Preview
  • ($215 is tax-deductible)

$150: Willow Membership

  • Priority 2010 Summer Camp Registration
  • Discounted Member Pricing for Summer Camp through May 31, 2010
  • 10% discount on Birthday Programs (new!)
  • YSI Tote
  • Science Safaris - 4 free family passes
  • YSI t-shirts - 2 free
  • After School Science Club - 2 free class passes
  • ($130 is tax-deductible)

$45: Sycamore Membership

  • YSI Tote
  • Science Safari - 1 free pass for two people
  • After School Science Club - 1 free class pass *OR* Science Safari - 1 free pass for two people
  • ($40 is tax-deductible)

What's a Science Safari? Science Safari's are hands-on indoor or outdoor science and nature program led by YSI Instructors or guest experts. They take place at YSI Centers and other cool places!

Additional information:

  • 2010 YSI Memberships run through the calendar year ending on December 31, 2010
  • YSI does not sell or exchange mailing lists or contact information
  • YSI is a 501c(3) nonprofit organization
  • All donations are tax deductible as allowed by law

Have a member pass you need to redeem for a Science Safari or other event? Please call us at 408-356-4945 to register and redeem. Currently we cannot redeem passes online.

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