The San Francisco STEM tour is designed to spark, nurture and inspire a student's potential through a range of practical, interactive real-world learning experiences. Students will learn from scientists, engineers and designers at world-leading research institutes, tech companies and Ivy League Universities. From Silicon Valley to Yosemite National Park, university campuses to museum workshops, the tour draws upon the very best educational activities avaible. Students will explore the creative process and see how people are using new technology to imagine, design, and create a better world at AutoDesk gallery. Then, navigate the famous prison island of Alcatraz, experience flight at iFly and calculate theoretical velocity and watch physics in action with a vertical wind tunnel. In addition, students can explore Apple Park Visitors Center and Googleplex, and participate in one of Stanford Universities STEM summer programmes. Leisure activities such as the famous Fisherman's Wharf with its noisy sea lions, performing street artists and delicious snow crab are essential additions.