Summer program
Chabot Galaxy Explorers
Chabot Space & Science Center
Students develop STEM and leadership skills through museum science demonstrations, inquiry projects and community outreach.
2027 application deadline
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The exact 2027 deadline has not been confirmed here. Check the official page before making plans.
Details
| Cost | Paid · $1,500. Annual tuition; need-based assistance is available.Source ↗Checked 2026-10-28· View evidenceAnnual tuition for each student is $1500. |
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| Financial aid | OfferedSource ↗Checked 2026-10-28· View evidenceFinancial assistance is available for students based on need. |
| Format | CommuterSource ↗Checked 2026-10-28· View evidenceDuring floor shifts, you will be a museum explainer at Chabot Space & Science Center |
| Location | Oakland, CASource ↗Checked 2026-10-28· View evidence10000 Skyline Blvd., Oakland, CA 94619 |
| Current grade | Grade 10, Grade 11, Grade 12Source ↗Checked 2026-10-28· View evidencehigh school students typically enter the summer before 10 th grade and remain through 12 th grade. |
| Eligibility | Students typically join the summer before grade 10 and remain through grade 12; no specific skills, experience or GPA required; Oakland public and charter students encouraged.Source ↗Checked 2026-10-28· View evidenceThere is no specific skillset, experience, or GPA necessary, and students of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply, especially students from Oakland public and charter schools. |
| Program dates | Year-round; two floor shifts per month during school and three per month in summer.Source ↗Checked 2026-10-28· View evidenceDuring the school year, you are expected to complete 2 floor shifts per month. In the summer, you are expected to complete 3 shifts per month. |
| Applications open | Not stated |
| 2027 deadline | Not posted yet |
| Last cycle’s date | Not stated |
Checked 2026-10-28. Last cycle’s costs and dates are labeled where applicable. Program pages can change. How we check facts ↗