Upcoming Caltech Y Events
4 events
Week of Sep 6
Prepare and serve dinner to residents of Union Station Adult Center in Pasadena. The Adult Center provides shelter, meals, and supportive services to more than 150 homeless men and women each year. Food and materials are provided.
Week of Sep 13
The Y-Hike Pre-Orientation Trip is a great way to begin your Caltech Adventure and a great way to meet other students! You will camp and hike in one of the most spectacular places in the world - Yosemite National Park.
Our groups typically have a range of experience levels - so everyone from the novice to the seasoned outdoor enthusiast can enjoy the experience. Past groups have included new and returning students, undergraduate and graduate students, as well as women and men. The Y-Hike is organized and led by current Caltech students.
Week of Sep 20
Join us for an afternoon of service with Arroyo Farms, a local organization that combats food insecurity, teaching students how to grow food organically and care for the environment, through urban agriculture and regenerative living. Their farm labs and outdoor learning gardens give students access to project-based learning opportunities. Arroyo Farms designs and installs drought-tolerant landscapes with California native plants, to build soil, attract pollinators, clean our air, and ultimately transform urban habitats into a thriving ecosystem.
No equipment needed. Just a willingness to get your hands dirty and a desire to make a difference.
First Year Students Only.
Week of Dec 6
The Caltech Y, in partnership with the Caltech SURF Program and the Indian Institute of Technology in Gandhinagar (IITGN), is coordinating a trip to Gandhinagar, India at the start of the winter break, right after Fall 2026 finals. This trip, which is part of an annual Caltech-IITGN Exchange Program, is open to all Caltech undergraduate students.