Tech Trek is a science and math camp designed to develop interest, excitement, and self-confidence in young women who will enter eighth grade in the fall. It features hands-on activities in math, science, and related fields. All sleeping, eating, instructional, and recreational facilities are located on a university campus where camps are held. For more information, visit AAUW-TechTrek.org.

This math & science camp was designed by AAUW-CA to develop interest and confidence in girls who will enter 8th grade in the fall. Humboldt Branch provides scholarship assistance each year. In 2002 the Humboldt Tech Trek scholarship was named the Susan Freeman Tech Trek Scholarship in honor of Susan Freeman.

In 2014, the success of this endeavor has spread Tech Trek to AAUW beyond California.   Tech Trek has now become a national program.

Summer 2025: Four Local Middle School Students Sponsored to Attend Tech Trek Science Camp for Girls

AAUW-Humboldt sponsored four local middle school students to attend the 2025 Tech Trek Science Camp held at Sonona State University. This weeklong science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) camp offered hands-on learning experiences, access to female scientists as role models, and exposure to a range of science-based careers. The girls, who will be 8th graders in the fall, were nominated by their science teachers in recognition of their aptitudes and interest in STEM-related topics. They then completed applications and interviews before being selected in a highly competitive process.

AAUW-H branch members have the opportunity every year to support these Tech Trek camper through financial contributions as well as attending camp as volunteers. Members who have attended in past years have found the experience very rewarding, attending sessions with astronomers demonstrating how telescopes work and helping students build jiggy robots and more.

This year’s sponsored students, pictured below (left to right), were Alia Collins (Sunnybrae Middle School), Carlie Moore (Fortuna Middle School), Soraya Cabrales (also Sunnybrae) and Neva Herrera (Pacific Union/Arcata).