Youth Science Institute (YSI), is a private, non-profit organization, whose mission is to inspire an enthusiasm for science and a love of learning. They provide science education programs that fill the significant gap in science education that is present in Silicon Valley schools today.

Bike Hike Camps provide a positive bicycling experience for children as they study physics, biology and anatomy while exploring nature and their community. YSI places a strong focus on bike safety, riding skills, and trail etiquette (i.e., which side of the road/path to ride on). The children practice basic bike repair, for example, how to take the bike wheel off, pull the tube out and repair it, and how to put a derailed chain back on.

CCE provided funding to help support the 2008 and 2009 YSI summer camps.