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Our Mission

We deliver STEM and Arts (STEAM)-focused afterschool and summer programs to elementary-aged children which reinforce reading and math, and build critical thinking, creativity, and interpersonal skills so they are prepared to succeed in the future of work.

Afterschool Program Summer Program Parent Engagement

Why STEAM?

In a rapidly evolving economy, children require critical thinking, strong interpersonal skills, and creativity to succeed in school today and in future jobs. STEM-connected jobs are the fastest-growing, highest-paid jobs available. No matter their future career choice, building future-ready skills early, in elementary school, is vital, especially for children from low-income communities.

A STEAM-focused program:

1.) Increases access to equitable STEAM activities for elementary-aged children from marginalized communities and levels the playing field.
2.) Re-engage students in learning after-school and reinforce math and reading skills.
3.) Builds life skills through the Engineering Design process.
4.) Reduces education inequities.

95%

Majority of students identify as black/African American

58%

more than half have gap in math proficiency.

57%

have a gap in reading proficiency.