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Mission
Charm City Science League (CCSL) empowers Baltimore middle and high school students to pursue STEM education beyond lessons taught in the classroom. We engage students in active learning and scientific inquiry through Science Olympiad, a national STEM competition for grades 5-12. Using a unique combination of intensive one-on-one mentoring, academic competition participation, resource support, and greater community involvement, we inspire young students to explore their passions in science and support their academic growth.

Membership Benefits
As one of the largest student organizations within the Center for Social Concern (over 100 members!), Charm City Science League offers a whole host of opportunities to help serve our network of 20+ Baltimore City Schools. We primarily send groups of ~4 mentors to each of our schools in weekly sessions in both the fall and spring semesters, where mentors help the school's Science Olympiad teams prepare for the Regionals and States competitions in March. Additionally, members help put together kits, write online curriculum, volunteer at workshops throughout the year, and run Johns Hopkins very own Science Olympiad Invitational. Those who want to get even more involved can become head mentors, or join our Executive Board.