Jr. STEM Academy

Creating Pathways to Enrollment and Careers

Community College of Philadelphia’s Jr. STEM Academy is a unique STEM outreach program that fosters equity and STEM programming and education. Our mission is to create educational pathways for students in the Philadelphia area in STEM and Career and Technical Education while establishing Community College of Philadelphia as a viable and affordable pathway to post-secondary education. We invite you to take part in our programming.

Offered September through May on Tuesdays and Wednesdays between 10 a.m. and 2:30 p.m., our STEM field trips offer schools the opportunity to explore STEM topics outside of the classroom through fun, interactive experiences, including:

  • Biology 3D Printed Dissection Lab
  • Biomedical Engineering: 3D Printing for Sports Medicine
  • Math Moves with Legos: Addition, Subtraction and Multiplication with the Lego Spike Prime Robot
  • Math Moves with Drones:  Algebra with CoDrone
  • Math Moves with DoBot: Trigonometry with the DoBot Magician Lite Robotic Arms
  • Automotive Engineering with the Lego Spike Prime
  • STEM Entrepreneurship 
  • Introduction to Drones
  • Making It with Microbits

Cost: $250 per class

Schedule a Field Trip for Your School

 

STEM Summer Camp

Yes, students can have fun while learning about Science, Technology, Arts, Engineering and Mathematics (STEAM) topics! Designed to advance students’ skills while igniting career ambitions, our 2026 summer camp offers students an opportunity to work on their very own musical production of “The Wiz” AND see the Broadway show “WICKED”.

Camp dates: June 29 to July 30, 2026
8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Career and Advanced Technology Center
4750 Market Street

Cost: $550 per camper

Camp Modules:

  • Performing Arts: Students take center stage as the cast of the beloved musical "The Wiz," developing acting techniques, vocal skills, and choreography. This module emphasizes collaboration, creative expression, and confidence-building as students rehearse and perform in a full theatrical production.
  • Visual Arts: Students become the artistic visionaries behind "The Wiz," painting vibrant set backdrops and scenic elements that transport audiences to the magical Land of Oz. Participants explore color theory, perspective, and large-scale painting techniques, using visual design to enhance storytelling in live theater productions.
  • Set Engineering: Students apply geometry and measurement skills to construct sturdy, professional-quality backdrops and set elements that bring the world of "The Wiz" to three-dimensional life. Participants learn structural engineering principles, scale modeling and carpentry to build platforms, archways and scenic structures that actors will use throughout the production.
  • 3D Printing and Coding: • Students merge technology and theater by designing and printing 3D props while programming LED lights in costumes to respond to human interaction and movement. Participants learn CAD design, additive manufacturing, and basic coding skills as they create interactive elements that enhance the magical atmosphere of "The Wiz."

Questions? Please email us at precollegestem@ccp.edu.

Register for STEAM Summer Camp.

 

STEAM Saturdays Program: Highlighting the “A” in Steam

Our six-week program for students in grades 6-12 is offered on Saturdays. It is designed to highlight the "A" in STEAM. Programming examples include:

  • "A" is for Aviation (focusing on drones)
  • "A" is for Animated Fashion (focusing on coding and interactive LED lighting)
  • "A" is for Advanced Manufacturing (focusing on 3D printing, laser cutting and CNC milling manufacturing techniques)
  • "A" is for Architecture (focusing on architectural design)

The Jr. STEM Chapter Program is designed to offer STEM-based curriculum and instructional support for Philadelphia Schools. Participating schools receive STEM curriculum and resources to establish OST and curriculum-integrated STEM activities for students in grades 6-8.  This includes our Science Fair Initiative to support schools interested in learning how to host science fairs and participate in the Delaware Valley Science Fair, Inc. program. It also includes various project-based learning initiatives:

  • Introduce a Girl to Engineering: An engineering program designed to spark girls' interest in engineering. (Limited consumables supplies provided to schools.)
  • Urban Pathways to Medicine: A Bioengineering program designed to spark urban boys’ interest in medical careers. (Limited consumables supplies provided to schools.)
  • Math Moves: A multi-level math skills program using STE technology to reinforce arithmetic and algebra readiness skills. (STEM equipment is lent to schools for the duration of the learning unit.)
  • STEM Votes: A civics program designed to introduce students to trending STEM topics and the legislative process, industry regulation and ethical use issues. (Limited consumables supplies provided to schools.)

Jr. STEM Academy Partners

Thank you to our chapter and community partners for supporting the ongoing success of the Jr. STEM Academy:

  • Delaware Valley Science Fairs, Inc.
  • First Inspires
  • Girard College
  • Impact Charter School
  • iPraxis
  • Philadelphia Youth Basketball
  • School District of Philadelphia
  • West Oak Lane Charter School

 

Questions or more information email: precollegestem@ccp.edu