On the first official day of Tech Trek, the campers had their first Core Class; whether that was Genetics or Robotics, they spent time learning about a subject in a new and compelling way. Day One was full of delightful activities, including an "escape room," where the girls solved a series of STEM-related mysteries to help their dorm mom escape from a mad scientist. They also designed and constructed solutions to problems in their community. All the girls participated in an Architecture activity, creating small structures, and a confidence workshop. After dinner and a quick thank you note lesson followed by a scavenger hunt around UC Davis.