Donate
Board and committee members serve as volunteers, summer teachers are paid, and membership and class fees buy and maintain teaching materials and equipment.
Or give by mail:
YSC, 17063 Wedgeworth Drive
Hacienda Heights, CA 91745
60 years of hands on science
Youth Science Center is a nonprofit that began as a hands on museum and science center in Fullerton, and it still helps kids discover science today.
Our mission
“The mission of the Youth Science Center is to inform, instruct and inspire people of all ages and backgrounds to discover the excitement of science and technology through exhibits and programs that promote learning through interaction.”
Our story
The beginning
YSC began as a museum and natural science center for local youth, a hands on center in Fullerton.
1984
YSC moved to Wedgeworth Elementary to make room for more students.
2014
A move to nearby Bixby Elementary gave YSC ample space for programs and exhibits.
2025
The Society for Science picked YSC for a 2025 STEM Action Grant, one of only 57 organizations nationwide.
Today
Classes run at partner schools, in Hacienda Heights and online, serving the San Gabriel Valley, Eastern Los Angeles County and Northern Orange County.
Board of Directors
Board and committee members serve as volunteers.
- Ron ChongChairman
- Stan LiuVice Chairman
- Philip TedersTreasurer
- Victor WuSecretary
- Scott BevansMember
- Brian MayhallMember
- Bruce DavisMember
Get involved
Volunteer
High school students in grades 9 to 12 can join the Summer Student Volunteer Program. Questions go to Diana.
Adults can help too. YSC is looking for:
- Help maintaining the PC network
- A newsletter editor
- A graphic artist for flyers
- Marketing and advertising ideas
- A social media marketing specialist
- A Zoom class assistant
