Important Dates
- January 19, 2026 — SAGE application opens
- Early February 2026 — Virtual SAGE Info Session (REGISTER to attend)
- February 26, 2026 — Student Application Deadline
- March 6, 2026 — Letter of Recommendation Deadline
- Mid-April 2026 — Student notifications sent
- June 8–12, 2026 — Tentative SAGE Day Camp at LLNL
The 2026 program will be held as a day camp.
SAGE Camp Hours
Camp sessions take place Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory.
Students may be dropped off as early as 8:00 AM each morning.
Pick-up may occur as late as 6:00 PM to support family schedules.
A detailed schedule will be provided in the welcome packet.
Daily SAGE Activities
Presentations by LLNL scientists and engineers
Job shadowing and workplace tours
Hands-on engineering and science projects
Small-group discussions on professional skills, STEM pathways, and networking
Attendance
Students are expected to attend all daily sessions to receive the full benefit of the SAGE experience.
What are the daily drop-off and pick-up procedures?
Students may be dropped off as early as 8:00 AM.
Camp programming begins at 9:00 AM.
Pick-up may occur anytime between 5:00 PM and 5:30 PM, unless otherwise noted.
Exact arrival and pick-up locations will be provided in the welcome packet.
Is carpooling available?
Families may coordinate their own transportation arrangements.
LLNL and SAGE cannot organize or facilitate carpools.
Are meals provided?
Light morning and afternoon snacks and lunch are provided at no cost each day, with accommodations for dietary restrictions or preferences including vegan, vegetarian, and allergy-related needs.
Will LLNL provide lodging?
No. SAGE at LLNL is a day camp for 2026.
LLNL SAGE Volunteers
Volunteers are scientists, engineers, and staff from Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory who volunteer their time to engage, mentor, and inspire students pursuing STEM pathways.
LLNL SAGE Executive Staff
The Executive Staff works behind the scenes to create an exciting, well-organized program that empowers students to explore STEM with confidence.
Pictured (left to right): Elyssa Bishop, Mildred Lambrecht, Gianpaolo Carosi, Joanna Albala