Summer 2026
We are getting ready for an exciting Summer 2026 and wanted to provide an update in hopes that you will join us!
This summer, we are proud to offer dynamic S.T.E.A.M.-based courses. This year’s courses include Inventors Workshop, Amazing Escape Room, S.T.E.A.M. Lab, Ocean Exporers, Carnival and Amusement Park MAKER, and more!
Here's where we'll be this summer:
Sonoma State University
For Students Attending Schools Within the Santa Rosa City Schools (SRCS) District
Entering 4th - 9th Grades
Week 1: June 15–18 (no classes June 19)
Week 2: June 22–26
Week 3: July 6-10
Each session has classes available during the morning and afternoon.
Session 1: 8:30–11:30 a.m.
Session 2: 12:15–3:15 p.m.
*Please refer to the catalogs on the right for more information about the courses that are offered for each session. Also, note that your child must attend a school within the Santa Rosa City Schools district to be able to join. Your child's school/district will be reaching out to you with registration details.
High School Teacher Assistants Needed!
Are you a high school student interested in helping with the Excel program during the summer?
Please fill out the High School Teacher Assistant Application Form.
Click the flyer below to learn more:
Wishing you a great rest of the season and hope to see you in the summer!
Awards and Recognition
EXCEL has been honored by the State of California with an Assembly Resolution presented by then Assemblyman Jared Huffman for our years of outstanding contributions to education, and is listed by Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth programs for gifted students.