Support STEAM Education Today!

The mission of the National Youth Science Academy is to inspire lifelong engagement and ethical leadership in science, technology, engineering, arts, mathematics, and related professions through its proven educational model for mentoring, challenging, and motivating students. By building communities among students, teachers, and professionals, NYSAcademy programs complement, broaden, and enhance the traditional school curriculum leading to careers in science, technology, engineering, arts, mathematics, and related professions.

NYSAcademy's Programming:

• National Youth Science Camp (1963 – present; no program in 1983)
• West Virginia Governor’s School for Mathematics and Science (2005 – 2014)
• West Virginia Youth Science Camp (1994 – 1995; 2011 – 2014)
• Youth Science Discovery Experience (2010 – 2014, 2017)
• Youth Science Leadership Institute (2002 and 2006)
• Youth STEAM Institute (2017 – present)
• STEM Seminars (2016 – present)

Most students who participate in the NYSAcademy's programming attend free of charge - including expenses such as travel, meals, and housing.

See the impact of NYSAcademy's programming:

• More than 99% of NYSCamp alumni receive at least a bachelor’s degree
• More than 50% of NYSCamp alumni receive a doctorate
• More than 85% of NYSCamp alumni are working in a STEM field
• Nearly 60% of NYSCamp alumni report that the NYSCamp influenced their career choice

Help the National Youth Science Academy continue to create STEAM programming for youth all over the globe by donating today.

MATCH ALERT: Any recurring monthly donations that have been initiated between December 15, 2023, and February 14, 2024, will be eligible for a donor match from Michael Stark (MO, 1984). Based on the monthly amount, donations will be eligible for up to a $5,000 match. Thanks to Michael for his generosity in providing this match!

Please note: The National Youth Science Academy (NYSAcademy) previously operated as the National Youth Science Foundation (NYSF). To learn more about the rebrand, please click here. We are enthusiastic about the changes that are being made to the organization's identity to serve current and future programs without losing sight of our common history and our strong ties to the state of West Virginia.