LevelUp Texas

A campus visit is even better when the whole family gets to experience it together! 💚

We partnered with Bridging For Tomorrow to welcome students and their families to Texas A&M for a day of exploring campus, asking questions, and getting a firsthand look at college life.

From hearing directly from current Aggies to exploring the Rec Center and ending the day with ice cream at Aggie Park, it was a day full of connection and possibility.

Thank you, Bridging for Tomorrow, for spending the day with us!

Mark your calendars!

📅 Texas Tax Free Weekend: August 7 to 9, 2026

This is a great time for families to stock up on back to school essentials and save on sales tax.

✅ Qualifying clothing and footwear under $100 per item
✅ Student backpacks under $100
✅ Specific school supplies under $100 per item

Whether you are shopping for a new backpack, school supplies, or first day of school outfits, this weekend can be a helpful opportunity to check a few items off your list and save a little along the way!

🔥 What if your job let you build things that last for decades?

In this episode of Orbit: Science for Kids on the Move!, kids meet welding instructor Rudy Rodriguez from Weimar High School and discover how welders help build bridges, pipelines, buildings, ships, and more!

Learn how welding works, why welders wear special protective gear, and how skilled trades careers help shape the world around us.

Part of our Cool Jobs for Curious Kids series with .

🎧 Orbit: Science for Kids on the Move!
🌎 For curious kids ages 3-11
🎧 Free on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and more

📣 ATTENTION, RISING HIGH SCHOOL JUNIORS!

Applications for the Texas Aerospace Scholars (TAS) Junior Experience are now open!

TAS begins with Launch Pad, a year‑long commitment for high school juniors offering the opportunity to engage directly with NASA scientists and engineers while building transferable skills in coding, computer‑aided design (CAD), and engineering.

High‑achieving students can earn invitations to Moonshot, a collaborative Artemis-themed challenge, and Base Camp, a residential experience at NASA’s Johnson Space Center.

Applications are due September 16, 2026. Learn more at nasa.gov/learning-resources/texas-aerospace-scholars/

We’re out and about this week for our LevelUp Texas Team Retreat! 💚

We’re taking a few days to connect, brainstorm, and dream big about what’s next. We can’t wait to share what we have in store!

"I'm bored!"

Boredome can lead to creative ideas. Challenge your child to think like an inventor and create something that solves a problem.

Want to level up this challenge? Check out resources for Invention Convention and see if your child's invention could turn into a submission for next year's Invention Convention state competition!

The world is full of careers kids may not know exist yet.

From designing theme parks to studying ocean sounds, some jobs are surprising, creative, and full of curiosity.

Swipe to explore a few careers that might spark a new interest!

You don't have to wait until high school to start talking about the future.

In fact, some of the most meaningful career exploration happens through everyday conversations, shared experiences, and simple moments of curiosity.

That's why we created the LevelUp Club.

Join our free community to receive family activities, conversation starters, educational resources, and a special welcome gift in the mail. Together, we'll help young people discover what they enjoy and explore what's possible.

💛 Join for free through the link in our bio.