The mission of the Youth Science Center is to provide science, technology, and math enrichment to youth in order to prepare them for the future. Manned mostly by parent and teacher volunteers, it was first founded in Fullerton in 1962 and moved to its present location in Hacienda Heights in 1984. Throughout the year, the Youth Science Center Operates a hands-on science learning center.
Visitors are welcome and there is no admission charge.
YSC offers a highly-rated noteworthy summer program, with classes taught by some of the best math, science, and technology instructors in the East San Gabriel Valley. Most recently, YSC visited the Jet Propulsion lab to get a private tour of the museum, Mission control, and space assembly area. YSC is a resource for parents and teachers. YSC maintains a store, and a video and book library. Through its bi-monthly newsletter, the Antenna, YSC informs members of local events and education issues.