Education isn't just a Classroom Term, it's a Universal Term

We provide free, personalized learning kits and workshops that help underserved youth explore economics, financial literacy, and emerging sciences beyond what school typically offers.

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A Message From Our Team

Many students grow up limited to what school teaches: basic math, history, and literature, without exposure to the subjects that might truly ignite their curiosity. At PassionLink, we believe discovery should never depend on privilege. Founded in 2022, PassionLink was created to help students explore economics, financial literacy, and emerging sciences such as neuroscience, data science, and behavioral economics through personalized learning kits and hands-on workshops. By grouping students based on learning styles and behavioral needs, we move beyond one-size-fits-all teaching. We exist to show students that education can be more than memorization. It can be interactive, adaptive, and empowering.

About us

PassionLink is a student-run 501(c)(3) nonprofit expanding access to advanced learning for underserved youth across the Bay Area and San Joaquin County. Our team of 50+ student volunteers and mentors from schools including Cupertino High, Mountain House, Monta Vista, Gunn, and others work together to design and deliver adaptive learning kits and discussion-based workshops. These programs blend theory with real-world problem solving through hands-on tools like flash cards, diagrams, simulations, and educational games. Partnering with organizations such as the Boys & Girls Club of Silicon Valley, Rocketship Public Schools, and San José Unified School District, we aim to make education equitable, engaging, and genuinely accessible. Every program we lead shares one goal: to help students discover interests they may never have known were possible.

All PassionLink camps are free - we believe curiosity shouldn’t cost a thing. Every camp is led by trained student instructor volunteers passionate about making advanced education accessible to all.

Join our community at PassionLink today to discover, teach, or learn.

Our Events

From developing educational resources to hosting interactive academic camps, PassionLink creates experiences that make learning accessible and exciting.

We host free workshops and learning sessions at local libraries, schools, and community centers focused on economics, financial literacy, data science, and neuroscience. Each session uses customized learning kits designed to meet students where they are.

Through partnerships with organizations like the Boys & Girls Club of Silicon Valley, we bring these programs directly to underserved communities in San José and surrounding areas. Students gain hands-on exposure to new disciplines, build confidence, and develop critical thinking skills.

Neuroscience & Life Sciences

Students explore how the brain and body connect through interactive models, guided experiments, and hands-on learning kits that make complex biology approachable.

Data Science

Students learn to turn information into insight using visualizations, real-world datasets, and beginner-friendly tools. Workshops emphasize problem solving, interpretation, and ethical thinking rather than rote coding.

Economics

Students explore how choices shape markets and everyday life through simulations, games, and applied scenarios. Topics include incentives, decision-making, and basic financial systems .

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Hands-On Learning, Free for Every Student

Our Academic Camps

At PassionLink, we design personalized learning kits and workshops that expose students to new frontiers in economics and science; subjects often inaccessible in traditional classrooms. Each program combines short explanations, interactive activities, and discussion-based learning. Rather than teaching at students, we build experiences that encourage exploration, curiosity, and collaboration.


Neuroscience & Cognitive Science

Discover how the brain powers thought, behavior, and emotion. Students explore neural networks, perception, and memory through models, experiments, and case studies connecting biology to psychology.

  • Duration: 1–2 hours per session
  • Format: In-person or hybrid
  • Audience: Grades 6–10

Data Science & Analytics

Turn information into insight and interactive applications. Students learn how to visualize, interpret, and deploy real-world data, exploring topics like probability, correlation, and AI ethics using beginner-friendly tools like Python, Excel, and web development frameworks.

  • Duration: 1–2 hours per session
  • Format: In-person or hybrid
  • Audience: Grades 7–11

Economics

Understand how incentives, markets, and decision-making affect individuals and communities. Students learn through simulations, games, and applied problem-solving activities.

  • Duration: 1–2 hours per session
  • Format: In-person or hybrid
  • Audience: Grades 6–10

Our Regional Impact

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PassionLink has delivered free learning kits and workshops across 10+ communities and 5 school districts throughout the Bay Area, including partnerships spanning San Francisco Unified to San José Unified. Our programs operate in libraries, schools, and community centers, reaching students in under-resourced areas and ensuring access to high-quality learning opportunities regardless of background.


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Anonymous

Parent

We’re so grateful for PassionLink’s free camps. The mentors genuinely care about their students, and the experience opened my child’s eyes to subjects they’d never explored in school.

Rajiv Jain

Parent

The instructors are incredibly friendly and knowledgeable. I highly recommend attending their sessions. It's rare to find a program that makes learning this inspiring.

Anonymous

Parent

We’re so grateful for PassionLink’s free camps. The mentors genuinely care about their students, and the experience opened my child’s eyes to subjects they’d never explored in school.

Rajiv Jain

Parent

The instructors are incredibly friendly and knowledgeable. I highly recommend attending their sessions. It's rare to find a program that makes learning this inspiring.

Anonymous

Parent

We’re so grateful for PassionLink’s free camps. The mentors genuinely care about their students, and the experience opened my child’s eyes to subjects they’d never explored in school.

Rajiv Jain

Parent

The instructors are incredibly friendly and knowledgeable. I highly recommend attending their sessions. It's rare to find a program that makes learning this inspiring.

Team

Meet Our Team

David Ryu

CEO and Founder
David Ryu leads PassionLink’s overall vision and strategy, overseeing partnerships, funding, and expansion initiatives across the Bay Area. He manages legal and organizational operations, coordinates with partner schools and libraries, and directs major educational programs centered around economic...

Krishay Rastogi

CTO & Co-founder
Krishay Rastogi plays an integral role in decision-making and technical development at Passionlink, overseeing all software systems, from donation platforms to websites and client databases. He also designs and teaches workshops in data science and web development, helping students explore their in...

Paarth Nawani

Secretary

Paarth Nawani is a 10th grader at Cupertino High School who teaches Speech and Debate and Math. As secretary of Passionlink, he managed our team of dozens of instructors and clients. Furthermore, Paarth is in charge of course creation and any project that we may be developing.

Aashvik Kohli

Marketer
Aashvik Kohli is a senior at Cupertino High School and one of the early members of PassionLink. With a strong foundation in computer science, math, and physics, he led and designed PassionLink's first workshop; Introductory Python. As Head of Outreach/Marketing, Aashvik created flye...

Hanjoon Lee

Marketer, Course Development Lead
Hanjoon Lee plays a pivotal role in PassionLink, contributing to both marketing and curriculum development. He leads outreach across Bay Area schools, manages social media engagement, and ensures that PassionLink reaches a wider student audience. In addition to his marketing efforts, Hanjoon develo...

Aditya Suresh

Course Manager

Aditya Suresh is vital to running PassionLink, serving as a logistical manager for everyone inside our organization and facilitating the education of all of our students with our expert educators. In addition, he also created educational content for several topics, using his own expertise to create a great learning environment for all

Aranyak Laxmanan

Marketer
Aranyak Laxmanan is a marketing lead for PassionLink. Aranyak ensures that we acquire high quality instructors specialized in their fields of teaching, and reaches out to other learners who want to grab the opportunity of learning for free here at Passion Link! ...

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Thanks!

Our Partners and Sponsors

President's Volunteer Service Award

Boys and Girls Club of Silicon Valley

Hack Club Bank

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F.A.Q

Frequently Asked Questions

  • How much does it cost to attend a PassionLink camp?

    All of our camps are completely free. PassionLink is a student-led nonprofit committed to expanding access to education, not limiting it by cost.

  • Our current camps focus on Economics, Data Science, and Neuroscience, blending theory with hands-on projects that make learning both practical and engaging.

  • Our instructors are passionate high school and college mentors with real experience in the subjects they teach. Each mentor undergoes training to ensure our lessons are both educational and engaging for younger students.

  • PassionLink partners with local libraries, community centers, and schools across the Bay Area, including San Francisco, Cupertino, and San José. Specific locations are listed on our enrollment form.

  • Most workshops hosted run for about 2 hours each. Duration may vary depending on the subject and location.

  • Simply fill out our Camp Interest Form on the PassionLink website. After submission, our team will contact you with available sessions and next steps.

  • Our camps are open to elementary and middle school students who are curious about learning new subjects beyond what’s offered in traditional classrooms.

  • We’re always looking for motivated students to join our mission! Visit our “Apply to Be a Mentor” section and fill out the mentor application to get started.

  • Unlike traditional enrichment programs, PassionLink combines academic depth with student relatability. We love what we teach, creating an environment where learning feels authentic, inspiring, and accessible to everyone.

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