For those who become familiar with our courses year after year, or for those who are just curious what’s new, here are the major updates to our SD catalog compared to last year. Links lead to detailed course descriptions. Applied Physics has returned from hiatus! Instructor Kaushik Basu has reimagined this course to make use […]
Read More →ATDP is hiring, seeking talented instructors
ATDP unites teachers who love to teach with students who want to learn. We are in constant search of high-energy, passionate instructors, co-instructors, and instructional associates (IAs) for our summer courses. For summer 2023, several specific openings are still unfilled; please see below for the list of courses by program. Interested candidates may apply through […]
Read More →Fall updates: 2023 program dates announced, TRFs now available

Save the date! And check out our most recent Community Newsletter, including program dates, 2022 data, and more! You can also get a head start on your ATDP application with your teacher referral.
Read More →Including ATDP Courses on Your College Application

To the class of 2023: we hope many of you are already busy with the prospect of starting your college careers. We have important information about including your ATDP experiences on college applications.
Read More →Elementary Division Orientation: July 9
Orientation for Elementary Division students and families will be held on Saturday, July 9, in the Multi-Purpose Room at Washington Elementary School. At the Orientation, you will hear about program procedures, meet your teacher, familiarize yourself with the school, and have a chance to visit with other students. Although not mandatory, attendance at Orientation Day […]
Read More →On and Around the Berkeley Campus (SD On-site)

For students attending ATDP in person at the UC Berkeley, learn about navigating campus, where to study before or after class, and other resources.
Read More →SD Orientation Livestream: Sunday, June 5

June 6, update: A full recording is now available at https://youtu.be/pMTTaf8F7rk. Please join us this Sunday for our live 2022 Welcome & Orientation online program. We will be streaming live on YouTube so you can hear updates from the ATDP directors, tips from our academic support staff, and answers to your lingering questions. We strongly […]
Read More →Additional option for 6th graders (April 29)
We have expanded the course options 6th grade students. The following 5th grade course is now open to both 5th AND 6th grade students: Digital Inventions Please follow the links above to check on current course availability, as some courses’ schedules are already limited. We are hopeful that this provides options for students to take […]
Read More →Explorations 2022 Spotlight

We are excited to share with you our Exploration course offerings for summer 2022. Explorations courses are particularly designed to provide students with the opportunity to learn and interact with subject matter that they might not otherwise experience in a regular school year classroom. With no graded homework assignments or final evaluations, these workshops are […]
Read More →Expanded options for 5th grade students (Apr 21)
Due to constraints on the number of spots for current 5th graders, we have expanded the course options for these students. The following 4th grade courses are now open to both 4th AND 5th grade students: The Invisible Living World The Art and Science of Math Fluid Physics Please follow the links above to check […]
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