No, it’s completely free to start and join a TEC REC club!

There’s no strict limit—invite as many students as you can comfortably manage. We recommend 8 children per adult.

Clubs can meet once a month for roughly 60 minutes, depending on your schedule. We recommend 1-2 meetings each week.

No, quite the opposite. We find that TEC REC supports academic growth by making learning fun and engaging.

Yes! TEC REC complements existing curricula by reinforcing STEM concepts through hands-on activities.

Some activities may require adult guidance, while others can be done independently or in groups with minimal oversight. To determine whether a particular project requires supervision, see the description of the project and review the age guidelines.

TEC REC is flexible and can be offered as an after-school club, lunch break activity, or even integrated into the school day in lessons.

Equipment is dependent on projects. Many projects use common household or classroom items, though some may benefit from basic tech tools depending on the activity. We suggest viewing the requirements for each project individually.

See projects page

TEC REC clubs are ideal for ages 7 - 14 years old.

The program is accessible to students of all learning styles, as we use many formats, such as games, projects, informative videos, and experiments to expose students to topics that can spark their interest.

YouthSF’s approach to learning ensures that kids not only learn and engage with STEM and multimedia concepts enthusiastically, but also that they develop skills such as independence, collaboration, and problem-solving ability, which often extend into their personal and academic development outside YouthSF.

Membership is open year-round