Science Olympiad

Interested in joining your middle school’s Science Olympiad team?

Submit a Student Event Interest Form by October 13, 2025

Check out our Science Olympiad resource Google Drive to view information about this season.
  • Practice Schedule
  • 2025-26 Event Rules
  • Student Prep Tips & more

What is Science Olympiad?

Science Olympiad is a team ‘sport’ for STEAM enthusiasts that challenges you to explore, collaborate, inquire, and learn! Work in teams to cross-train for a variety of events and compete with other students at the San Diego Regional Science Olympiad Competition!

High School, College, and Career-Ready

The Carlsbad Educational Foundation is honored to work with its local science and engineering partner, Viasat, and the Carlsbad Unified School District to provide middle and high school students the incredible opportunity to observe, experience and explore STEM careers. Student groups are mentored by adult science enthusiasts who are often professional scientist and/or engineers in the field.

Hands-On STEM Competition

Science Olympiad competitions are like academic track meets, consisting of a series of 23 team events in each division (Division B is middle school; Division C is high school). Each year, a portion of the events are rotated to reflect the ever-changing nature of genetics, earth science, chemistry, anatomy, physics, geology, mechanical engineering, and technology.

STEM Skills and Fun!

Teamwork is a required skill in most scientific careers today, and Science Olympiad encourages group learning by designing events that forge alliances. Even if you don’t think you are a “science person,” you will learn that you have skills to contribute to the group’s success.

Why YOU should Join Science Olympiad
  • Great addition to your academic resume.
  • Improve your study skills.
  • Learn more about subjects that interest you.
  • A sense of accomplishment.
  • Build cool gadgets.
  • It’s like getting an additional elective course.
  • Promotes teamwork and collaboration.
  • Make new friends.
  • It’s challenging and fun!!!

Science Olympiad Program Coordinator

School Advisors

Aviara Oaks Middle

Calavera Hills Middle

Carlsbad High

Sage Creek High

Valley Middle

FAQ

Where can I find the Event Practice Schedule?

View our Event practice schedule here

*Note: not all 2025-26 events have a coach. Any events not listed on this practice schedule will be self-study, requiring students to learn the material on their own without coach support.

 

Where can I find the Code of Ethics form?

Click here for Code of Ethics form

 

What Events are offered this Science Olympiad Season?

Click here to see the events for this season.

 

Where can I download the Event rules for this season?

Visit the Science Olympiad website to download a copy of this season’s event rules.

Division B = Middle School

Division C = High School

Important Links

Thank You to Our Scientists & Engineers!

Viasat employees coach students and prepare them for competition. Science Olympiad is partially funded by a generous grant from our community partner Viasat.