Who We Are
The Office of Youth Experiences at the University of South Florida connects K-12 students and families to meaningful learning opportunities across our campuses. Our team of current and former educators is dedicated to creating programs that inspire curiosity, confidence and a sense of belonging at USF.
Each year, we plan and execute more than 50 summer programs serving over 1,500 students from across the Tampa Bay region. We also host Bulls Family Fest, a community celebration that welcomes families to campus and highlights the many ways USF supports youth learning and engagement. Together with our supporters, we’re building pathways that help every child see USF as a place where they belong and can thrive.
What We Do
Every summer, over a thousand K-12 students come to USF to explore future careers, dive into hands-on learning, and experience life on a college campus. However, for many families, the cost of participation puts these opportunities out of reach. This campaign will help remove those barriers by funding scholarships that allow students with financial need to attend USF’s summer programs at little or no cost. Our goal is to ensure that every child who’s eager to learn has the chance to discover their potential, right here at USF.
Your Impact
Your gift will help open doors for local K-12 students who dream of exploring new interests but face financial barriers. Each scholarship makes it possible for a student to experience a week of hands-on learning in areas like cybersecurity, hospitality, disaster management and biomedical engineering. With community support, we hope to offer fully funded scholarships to 150 students in the summer of 2026.
USF Faculty and Staff: You can give online through this site or complete this payroll deduction form (enter fund #600059, USF Youth Experiences Support Fund) and email it to fscampaign@usf.edu.
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$25
Youth Supporter
Your gift helps provide an Arduino robotics kit for a middle school robotics student.
$60
Youth Advocate
Your gift helps a disaster management student get CPR certified.
$120
Youth Booster
Your gift helps provide a Project CLAY Activity Box for students in archaeology and art.
$180
Youth Sponsor
Your gift helps provide a Sphero BOLT coding robot for our elementary students in the "Everyone Can Code" program.
$400
Youth Hero
Your gift helps sponsor an elementary student in one summer education program.
$700
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Your gift helps sponsor a high school student in a summer education program.
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