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Students & Teachers

Must be enrolled in a Ventura County school or a school located within the boundaries of a Ventura County school district.

Ventura County Science Fair Registration Form - OPENING ON 12/7/26

2026-2027 Science Fair Rulebook - COMING SOON Permission Form - English  Permission Form - Spanish


2026-2027 Science Fair | Important Dates & Deadlines

Ventura County Science Fair Registration
$12 per student - See payment details below

Opens:
December 7, 2026 | 8AM

Closes:
February 1, 2027 | 4PM
Permission Form Deadline
Email to Natalia Zizumbo | nzizumbo@vcoe.org
February 1, 2027

ISEF Paperwork Submission Deadline
OPTIONAL - OPEN TO HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS ONLY

Please email paperwork to Candice Rizzie | crizzie@vcoe.org

February 8, 2027 | 4PM
Student Project Board
& Report Drop-off
Ventura County Office of Education
5100 Adolfo Road, Camarillo, CA 93012
March 17, 2027

12PM - 4:30PM

Public Viewing Day March 18, 2027

8:30AM - 4:30PM

Science Fair Event Day

Arrival: 8AM

Student Welcome: 8:30AM

Interviews & Judging: 9AM

March 19, 2027
8AM - 12:30PM

Science Fair
Awards Ceremony

April 7, 2027

6PM - 8PM

Payment Information

VCOE accepts payment by check, PayPal, or invoice. Click on any payment option below to view details. If you have questions, please contact Natalia Zizumbo at nzizumbo@vcoe.org or call 805-437-1584.

💳 Option 1: Pay by Check 

Make checks payable to Ventura County Office of Education and mail to:

VCOE Student Competitions
5189 Verdugo Way
Camarillo, CA 93012
🅿️ Option 2: Pay by PayPal

Send payment directly to vcoecompetitions@vcoe.org or click below to pay online:

Pay with PayPal →
📄 Option 3: Pay by Invoice

Select the “Invoice” option during registration, and an official invoice will be emailed to you once registration closes.


⚠️Please Note: No changes or refunds can be made after Februay 15, 2027, as this causes delays to the process for all participants.

Resources

Sample Science Poster

Sample Engineer Poster

California Science & Engineering Fair Website