Academic Preparation and Enrichment University Extension offers a summer session program on money management and financial matters for students in grades seven through ten. The Saturday Academy offers academic seminars and instruction for educationally disadvantaged middle-school and early high school students in math, language arts, science and computers, as well as classes for parents to help them support their children's learning. The College of Natural and Agricultural Sciences hosts the Riverside Unified School District's Science Fair each March. Nearly 300 projects are presented in UCR's facilities, allowing greater access for public viewing than is possible in a public school setting. More than 35 faculty each year serve as judges for the junior and senior divisions of the fair.
Faculty also advise and guide students in their projects.
Several student organizations have created mentor and sports programs at schools they have adopted. Students earn university credit that fulfills graduation degree requirements at the University of California. A series of enrichment activities introducing students to the university and the wider community is offered as part of the Summer Academy experience. Students who earn a C or better in Summer Academy are eligible to enroll in the Summer Academy Fellows Program in subsequent summers. Academic Preparation and Enrichment University Extension offers a variety of kindergarten through 12th grade youth programs throughout the year, including classes on right brain drawing, chemistry, environmental science, algebra tutoring and insects and reptiles.