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The STEAM Club
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The STEAM Club offers engaging learning opportunities in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math for PYLUSD students, centered on 21st-Century learning and life skills.
Introducing the STEAM Club
The STEAM Club offers engaging learning opportunities in STEAM: Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math for PYLUSD students! The bedrock of our activities is centered on 21st-Century learning and life skills with a focus on the Critical Thinking, Creativity, Collaboration, and Communications.
The Academic Team's Mission is to provide hands-on, engaging enrichment programs that inspire students to become confident and creative innovators and collaborators at home and at school.
We offer meaningful educational experiences, promoting STEAM, supplementing teachers, state curriculum and turning knowledge into impactful action. Through our vast array of community partners, student interns, and parent experts/volunteers, our students gain technical, engineering, and communication skills, investigating real-world problems in a supportive environment.
Fun Fact: Our STEAM logo is designed by a PYLUSD Alum!
Our 4 Cs
SoCalGas Partnership
SoCalGas H2 Innovation Experience
The REACH Foundation, in partnership with SoCalGas, is proud to bring our students and families to an innovative experience — the "hydrogen home" located in Downey. The H2 Hydrogen Home, the first project of its kind in the United States, is designed to show how carbon-free gas made from renewable electricity can be used to fuel energy systems of the future.
"The H2 Hydrogen Home is a modular, prefabricated house that will act as a miniature microgrid — storing and providing resilient, low-carbon power when energy is needed — and demonstrate how such a system could be constructed on a larger scale to power residential neighborhoods and businesses," the utility said.
On Tuesday, August 5th, the REACH Interns are proud to offer PYLUSD students an opportunity to visit the SoCalGas H2 Innovation Experience.
- SoCalGas Release forms are required to be submitted.
- Attend one of two Pre-Tour Meetings on Zoom: Wednesday, July 30th, from 6pm–7pm or Thursday, August 1st, from 12pm–1pm.
Any questions, please contact Shaurya N., Ella W. and Megan T. at [email protected].
What We Offer
STEAM Programs: Connect, Collaborate & Compete!
From robotics to coding to public speaking — there's a STEAM program for every curious student.
Communicating with Confidence (CWC) Learning Labs
Connect by learning, doing, and leading at the CWC Learning Labs where students' confidence grows through the development of communications and leadership skills in an active learning and safe environment.
Learn moreExperimental Design at Ruby Drive
Collaborate with the VHS Girls Up Club to investigate STEM topics through experimental design using everyday materials. Experiments will cover basic physics and chemistry, exposing the girls to STEM and inspiring them to pursue science.
Learn moreFirst Lego League (FLL) Robotics Challenge
The Fall Season FLL Challenge theme is Masterpiece. Registered 4–6th grade students will engage in research, problem-solving, coding, and engineering — building and programming a LEGO robot that navigates missions in a robot game.
Learn moreFirst Lego League Robotics Explorer (Grades 2–4)
The FLL Explorer robotics program allows students to explore STEM in a hands-on manner, integrating a robot game, coding, and core values. Led by REACH Foundation Coaches, former Elementary School Teachers and professionals.
Learn moreCoding for All!
Learn to Code & Change the world! Coding classes through thecoderschool of Yorba Linda for ages 7+ featuring small group learning experiences in Game Development and Web Design using Python, SCRATCH, and HTML.
Learn MoreFrom the Inside Speaker Series
Have you ever wondered what careers might interest you? PYL Alumni will share their experiences, insights and challenges from high school, college and careers to inspire PYL students & upcoming graduates.
Watch the videoInternship Opportunities
REACH Foundation offers Internships to select students who want to make an impact in their community. High School and Middle School students can apply for an annual internship, gain volunteer hours and build their resume.
Apply Today!VHS Girl Up Club
Experimental Design Pilot by VHS Girl Up Club
Ruby Drive Elementary
With a goal to give young girls in our community opportunities to investigate STEM through weekly experimental designs using everyday materials. Experiments will cover basic physics and chemistry, exposing the girls to STEM and inspiring them to pursue science.
We hope to also build relationships between the volunteers (high school girls pursuing STEM) as role models and mentors for the younger elementary school students. This program provides the basis for future STEM studies, develop more inquisitive mindset, gain skills in the "lab" setting, and build teamwork while working on the experiment.
Meeting
1 day/week
Time
1 hour
Length
8 weeks
Class Size
20 students max
Grades
4–6
Good News from PYLUSD
FLL Robotics Achievements
Congratulations to our team Travis Trailblazers for being one of the few rookie teams to advance to the regional competition! Out of over 400 teams in the SoCal region, only 200 of the teams advanced.
400+
Teams in SoCal Region
215
Points Scored (Top 25%)
3
PYLUSD Teams in 2023
In 2023, the Foundation expanded to three PYL teams, representing students from Travis Ranch, Fairmont, Woodsboro and Linda Vista to compete at University of California, Riverside.
All Star Rising Award
Given to the most promising team at the qualifier competition.
3rd Place Core Values Award
Given to the team that best displays Core Values in the entirety of the competition.
Coach/Mentor Award
Awarded to REACH Foundation Intern Nikita Gupta, mentored under Gisele Nguyen.
Summer Happenings at Yorba Linda Public Library
Register at YLPL for summer STEAM activities and programs.
Register at YLPLWhat Are the Academic Programs This Year?
Download our full program guide to see all STEAM offerings, schedules, and how to get involved.