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Annual Fundraiser Recap: RAFT to the Future of STEAM Education

September 25, 2025

On Wednesday, September 17, 2025, RAFT hosted its annual fundraising event: RAFT to the Future. Over 130 supporters were present at RAFT, which was transformed into a beautiful space for the special event for the night. That evening, we honored the individuals and organizations that have made a profound impact on RAFT and the education…

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STEAM Dream Summer Camp 2025: A Season of Innovation, Discovery, and Fun

August 19, 2025

This August marks the exciting wrap-up of RAFT’s 2025 STEAM Dream Summer Camp and DreamBox season-our biggest yet! Over the course of eight action-packed weeks, we delivered more than 180 hours of hands-on STEAM programming, engaging TK-8 students from across the Bay Area in engineering challenges, storytelling adventures, and STEAM experimentation. With programs running across…

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🏆 RAFT Wins Double Gold in Bay Area Parent’s 2025 Best of the Best Awards!

July 29, 2025

RAFT is proud to announce that our STEAM Dream Summer Camp has been awarded Gold in two categories in Bay Area Parent Magazine’s 2025 Best of the Best Awards: 🥇 Best Day Camp – Silicon Valley 🥇 Best Science & Technology Camp – Silicon Valley This exciting recognition reflects the strength and impact of RAFT’s…

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STEAM in Action: RAFT Joins Synaptics for Bring Your Kids to Work Day

July 25, 2025

RAFT kicked off July with a hands-on, minds-on celebration of innovation by partnering with Synaptics for their Bring Your Kids to Work Day at the company’s San Jose campus. Synaptics employees brought their children to learn more about what their parents do and how STEM and STEAM skills power the technology all around us. RAFT…

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RAFT Hall of Fame | Class of 2025

Sep 25, 2025 | Comments Off on RAFT Hall of Fame | Class of 2025

Congratulations to our 2025 STEAM Educators of the Year, RAFT Heroes, Volunteer of the Year, and Partner of the Year! Thank you for all you do for our educators, students, our community, and RAFT! STEAM Educators of the Year Brian Boyce Santa Cruz Gardens…

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Annual Fundraiser Recap: RAFT to the Future of STEAM Education

Sep 25, 2025 | Comments Off on Annual Fundraiser Recap: RAFT to the Future of STEAM Education

On Wednesday, September 17, 2025, RAFT hosted its annual fundraising event: RAFT to the Future. Over 130 supporters were present at RAFT, which was transformed into a beautiful space for the special event for the night. That evening, we honored the individuals and organizations…

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STEAM Dream Summer Camp 2025: A Season of Innovation, Discovery, and Fun

Aug 19, 2025 | Comments Off on STEAM Dream Summer Camp 2025: A Season of Innovation, Discovery, and Fun

This August marks the exciting wrap-up of RAFT’s 2025 STEAM Dream Summer Camp and DreamBox season-our biggest yet! Over the course of eight action-packed weeks, we delivered more than 180 hours of hands-on STEAM programming, engaging TK-8 students from across the Bay Area in…

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🏆 RAFT Wins Double Gold in Bay Area Parent’s 2025 Best of the Best Awards!

Jul 29, 2025 | Comments Off on 🏆 RAFT Wins Double Gold in Bay Area Parent’s 2025 Best of the Best Awards!

RAFT is proud to announce that our STEAM Dream Summer Camp has been awarded Gold in two categories in Bay Area Parent Magazine’s 2025 Best of the Best Awards: 🥇 Best Day Camp – Silicon Valley 🥇 Best Science & Technology Camp – Silicon…

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STEAM in Action: RAFT Joins Synaptics for Bring Your Kids to Work Day

Jul 25, 2025 | Comments Off on STEAM in Action: RAFT Joins Synaptics for Bring Your Kids to Work Day

RAFT kicked off July with a hands-on, minds-on celebration of innovation by partnering with Synaptics for their Bring Your Kids to Work Day at the company’s San Jose campus. Synaptics employees brought their children to learn more about what their parents do and how…

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Hands-On Summer: Exploring Innovation & Imagination at RAFT’s STEAM Dream Camp

Jul 2, 2025 | Comments Off on Hands-On Summer: Exploring Innovation & Imagination at RAFT’s STEAM Dream Camp

RAFT’s STEAM Dream Summer Camp is officially underway, and the first few weeks have already been packed with creativity, curiosity, and hands-on learning! We kicked off our 2025 summer programming on June 9 at Stratford – Crestmoor Canyon in San Bruno and launched additional…

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