Local and National Harvest convenings unite youth-serving organizations to honor impact, connection, and the sparks that inspire change.
October 1, 2025 — Imagine Science, a national collaboration between Boys & Girls Clubs of America, YMCA of the USA, Girls Inc., and National 4-H Council, will host its annual Harvest Session on October 16-17, 2025. This year’s gathering is especially significant as it marks Imagine Science’s 10th anniversary. Centered on the theme “The Moment That Sparks It All,” Harvest 2025 will highlight those extraordinary moments when a young person begins to wonder, ask questions, and imagine a future in STEM.
Harvest creates space for reflection, connection, and recognition across the Imagine Science network. Each local collaborative will have local celebrations, honoring the collaborative work of their teams and partners, paired with two national virtual sessions that bring the entire network together. These convenings showcase success stories, innovative practices, and new strategies to advance equitable access to high-quality STEM learning outside of school.
Highlights of the 2025 Harvest Session:
Community Spotlights: Teams share successes and sparks from the past year.
Dynamic Speakers: Sessions featuring thought leaders in mindfulness, equity, and youth development.
Local Recognition: Honoring staff from partner organizations for sparking inspiration in STEM in their community.
National Connection: A shared moment linking all Imagine Science communities virtually.
“Harvest gives me a chance to both contribute and learn — and I leave feeling even more connected to Imagine Science.” Harvest Participant, 2024
Through Harvest 2025, Imagine Science reaffirms its commitment to collaboration, innovation, and equity in STEM. The event serves both as a celebration of the past decade and as a launchpad for the next phase of the partnership’s 2025–2027 strategy, ensuring youth across the country continue to access transformative out-of-school STEM experiences.
About Imagine Science: Imagine Science is a national partnership between Boys & Girls Clubs of America, YMCA of the USA, Girls Inc., and National 4-H Council. Together, these organizations collaborate to provide high-quality STEM programming to underserved youth, leveraging each organization’s unique strengths to increase access, engagement, and long-term interest in STEM careers.
Imagine Science in Texas: In Texas, Imagine Science is active across the Greater Houston and Texas Coastal Prairies, Dallas, Austin, and Nacogdoches communities. Through these collaborative partnerships, Imagine Science brings together local affiliates of Boys & Girls Clubs, YMCA, Girls Inc., and 4-H to deliver high-quality STEM experiences for underserved youth. Texas is also serving as a pilot state for the Regional Amplify Expansion initiative in 2026, designed to strengthen collaboration and expand Imagine Science’s impact through locally driven strategies that can be scaled nationwide.
David Wright
Imagine Science State Liaison
State Urban Program Director and Harris County Extension Director, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service
david.wright@ag.tamu.edu
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