Click on the Register Now button, directly above this! Registration for Young Scholars Program - Summer 2026 is completed through UC San Diego's CASHNET Payment Portal. This is a 3rd party, contracted service made and coordinated by UC San Diego's Financial Services.
Each Young Scholars Program course costs $450 per course, per student. For example, if you are registering 2 students for 1 course, it would cost $900 total, excluding any service fees.
Discount codes can be entered towards the end of the registration process.

We do not process refunds. All sales are considered final at the time of purchase. Please carefully review the Course Schedule and registration directions to make sure your students are properly enrolled.
If your child is no longer able to attend their course, or if other exceptional circumstances occur that require a course refund, please email createysp@ucsd.edu for more details.
Children are encouraged to bring their own food/drink, as the program will NOT provide food/drink during the Young Scholars Program. They will be provided a lunch area to enjoy the food and beverages they bring with them. A separate designated area will be provided for children with specific food allergies.
No Supervision or Administration
- Staff will not supervise or administer any medication, including over-the-counter or regular medications.
Self-Administration Only
- Students must be fully capable of self-administering their own medications (e.g., inhalers, EpiPens) without assistance.
Parent/Guardian Responsibilities
- Parents must provide written authorization and ensure that their child understands how to properly use their medication.
- Medications must be delivered to the program in their original, labeled packaging.
Medication Storage
- Medications can be stored in a secure, accessible location designated by the program. Students must retrieve their medication independently when needed.
Emergency Protocols
- If a student experiences a medical emergency, the director or trained staff member will respond using first aid, contact 911, and notify the parent/guardian immediately.
Communication with Parents
- Parents will be informed of this policy at registration to ensure they understand the program’s limitations.
Required course materials vary course-to-course. For technology courses, it may be necessary to bring WiFi-enabled devices (e.g., Chromebooks, Thinkpads, etc.) Please refer to the Course Schedule to determine which courses may require WiFi-enabled devices.