EPIC D4Y Symposium – Apply Now!
Do you want to learn real-world design skills and turn your ideas into action? Are you passionate about making a difference in your community?
Apply for the EPIC D4Y Symposium — a free, three-day event held this summer on the University of San Diego (USD) campus for rising 10th, 11th, and 12th graders!
Hosted in collaboration with the Jacobs Institute for Innovation in Education at USD, the UCSD Design Lab, the Prebys Foundation, and the San Diego Foundation, this unique experience empowers youth to use design thinking to tackle real challenges related to youth access to nature — and receive funding to implement their solutions in their own communities!
We’re now welcoming both individuals and teams of up to five youth to apply!
What to Expect:
When: July 12th - July 14th, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Cost: Free!
Hands-on workshops using design thinking strategies
Guidance from community leaders and experts
Tours of USD and the UCSD Design Lab
Guest speakers, networking, and community-building
A certificate of completion, swag, and more
Free breakfast and lunch each day
A chance to receive funding to launch your project
This is an incredible opportunity for any high schooler ready to innovate and lead change. We’d greatly appreciate your help in spreading the word to students, families, and your wider community!
Apply now using the flyer above or through the link below: