Teen Week - Summer Workshops
We're offering summer workshops spotlighting local and global issues—and ways YOU can take action to change the world. Explore topics such as climate action, design thinking, fighting diseases, and gender equality while meeting other changemakers and organizations making the world a better place.
Choose your own adventure: You can pick the topic that most excites you and make it a one-day experience, or take as many workshops as you like!
The best part is these workshops are completely free and open to all students rising to grades 9 – 12.
Sign up today and take the first step toward changing the world.
In-Person Sessions
July 17 – 20 | 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Gates Foundation and the Gates Foundation Discovery Center
See below for the daily schedule:
Teen Week: Global Goals
IN PERSON
Monday, July 17, 10 AM to 3 PM PT
Entering Grades: 9 – 12
Join local teens in exploring the seventeen United Nations Sustainable Developmental Goals (SDGs). The SDGs are an urgent call to action for the world to make progress on issues such as gender equality, clean water and sanitation, climate action and more! The workshop will include an in-depth overview of the Global Goals, guest speakers, games, hands-on activities, and connecting with local and global organizations. Register now for a fun and engaging day at the Gates Foundation to learn about the Sustainable Development Goals and what you can do to take action to make them a reality.
Teen Week: All About Food
IN PERSON
Tuesday, July 18, 10 AM to 3 PM PT
Entering Grades: 9 – 12
Food is essential to all human life, but only some people have access to nutritious food. While there is food available to feed everyone, so many people, including children, still do not have enough food to eat. Hear from guest speakers working in agriculture, learn about global ingredients, meet organizations who are helping to end hunger, and consider how you can help create a more just food system for all.
Teen Week: Fighting Disease Around the World
IN PERSON
Wednesday, July 19, 10 AM to 3 PM PT
Entering Grades: 9 – 12
Discover some unexpected tools being used to improve lives and fight disease as you also explore more about lives and cultures across the world. Featuring guest speakers, hands-on activities and discussions on how you can play a role in fighting disease locally and globally.
Teen Week: Design Thinking & Women's Health
IN PERSON
Thursday, July 20, 10 AM to 3 PM PT
Entering Grades: 9 – 12
How can we create opportunities for everyone to lead a healthy and productive life? Join us in exploring various health innovations and design thinking through the lens of our special exhibition, Designing Motherhood. Through engaging conversations, guest speakers, and hands on activities, workshop participants will consider various innovations and how and why they were developed to improve health.
How can we create opportunities for everyone to lead a healthy and productive life? Join us in exploring various health innovations and design thinking through the lens of our special exhibition, Designing Motherhood. Through engaging conversations, guest speakers, and hands-on activities, workshop participants will consider various innovations and how and why they were developed to improve health.
Note: This workshop will focus on objects designed to address woman’s health needs, including but not limited to pregnancy tests and contraceptives.
Virtual Sessions
July 24 – 27 | 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Gates Foundation and the Gates Foundation Discovery Center
Sessions will be held via zoom and will break for lunch. See below for the daily schedule:
Teen Week Virtual: The Global Goals and You
Virtual via Zoom
Monday, July 24, 10 AM to 2 PM PT (lunch break will be provided)
Entering Grades: 9 – 12
Explore the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) which aim to transform our world by action to end poverty and inequality, to protect our planet, and ensure that all people enjoy health and justice. This workshop will be filled with engaging discussions, team building, and fun ways to engage with your community.
Teen Week Virtual: All About Food
Virtual via Zoom
Tuesday, July 25, 10 AM to 2 PM PT (lunch break provided)
Entering Grades: 9 – 12
Food is essential to all human life, but only some people have access to nutritious food. While there is food available to feed everyone, so many people, including children, still do not have enough food to eat. Hear from guest speakers working in agriculture, and learn about food from around the world. Meet organizations that are helping to end hunger and consider how you can help create a more just food system for all.
Teen Week Virtual: Education and Health for All
Virtual via Zoom
Wednesday, July 26, 10 AM to 2 PM PT (lunch break provided)
Entering Grades: 9 – 12
Everyone should have access to inclusive and equitable quality education and health care. Find out how the global goals are making progress to promote education, health and well-being for all. Through online games, projects, and discussions, you can learn ways to create a healthier world.
Teen Week Virtual: Equal is Greater
Virtual via Zoom
Thursday, July 27, 10 AM to 2 PM PT (lunch break provided)
Entering Grades: 9 – 12
Gender equality is not only a fundamental human right but a necessary foundation for a peaceful and sustainable world. Find out how gender equality is impacted by issues such as clean water and sanitation as we explore together ways to take action. Engage in discussions, games, and meet guest speakers and organizations who are making a difference.
