Kalena has applied to attend Camp SEA Keepers of the Coast this summer and is raising funds for her program fees. Can you help?
Kalena
Kalena
Interest:
Science & Medicine
Grade:
9th
School:
Leadership Public School Hayward
Location:
Hayward, CA
Successfully funded on March 21st, 2015!
Fully funded!
$935 raised
$0 to go
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Kalena
Kalena's Story

My passion is science.

When I was in grade school, I was considered the “smart” kid. This trend continued until I reached middle school, when I went from being above average to an average student. It wasn’t that I lost my intelligence, but I did lost my incentive. A lot of drama occurred during 6th grade, which I let overcome my focus on my education. Despite this struggle and stress, I rediscovered my love for science.

By going to Girls Love Science Too, I will get an inside look into how to become a better scientist. Also, I will also be able to meet people who have the same passion and to discover new things about this particular subject. I feel I know a small amount about what science truly is from school, but I would like to learn much more about it.

Elaine
A Note from Ms. Peterson, Kalena's Mentor

"Kalena is an excellent candidate for the Girls Love Science Too program. She is a serious student with college aspirations, and she is passionate about science. Her thoughtful and reflective observations will benefit her classmates at the institute. She will also benefit by experiencing a college-like environment, where she will be able to develop her academic skills and gain greater confidence in her abilities."

Campaign Activity
Kalena
Kalena posted an update
September 11
Thank you for sending me to Girls Love Science Too!

First and foremost thank you to everyone that supported me and helped send me to Girls Love Science Too! My experience there was a very interesting one. The first couple of days there, I struggled. It was my first time going to a camp where I didn't know anyone, so it was hard to meet people. However, I overcame this struggle by sticking through the camp and eventually, I made some good friends and enjoyed my time there. I loved getting up early to go tide pooling and learning about all the wonders of the ocean while doing so. Overall, this experience was a great way for me to explore marine biology and also better my social skills.

Once again, thank you for everything!

Kalena
Kalena posted an update
June 25
Excited for Girls Love Science Too!

I'm attending Girls Love Science too in July, and I am so excited to go! I've always loved science and anything involving it. So, when I got the opportunity to join Wishbone and apply for this camp, I was absolutely thrilled about it. I've always especially loved marine biology, being that I've lived in the Bay Area my entire life and have visited the beach numerous times. The ocean is so close to me and feels just like home. For Girls Love Science too, I'm most excited to meet new people and study the tide pools. Overall, I'm really thankful to be apart of this program and to have the opportunity to study the beautiful ocean!

Success! Ms. Peterson helped Kalena raise $935
March 21
karen smith donated $50
March 21

An Anonymous Donor matched this donation with $5

susanna stromberg donated $100
March 20

An Anonymous Donor matched this donation with $100

Melinda Marchi donated $25
March 16

An Anonymous Donor matched this donation with $25

Robert Fiedler donated $50
March 15

An Anonymous Donor matched this donation with $50

Melinda Cool donated $10
March 15

An Anonymous Donor matched this donation with $10

Anonymous donated $85
March 11
Camp SEA Lab
Camp SEA Lab donated $425
March 11
Elaine
Ms. Peterson started this campaign
March 11
Kalena
Kalena was accepted into Wishbone!
February 4