Community College of Philadelphia now offers year-round programming for rising 6th through 8th grade students through our Jr. STEM Academy. Schools can choose between our one-day seminars focused on STEM fields, mini workshops on national and international STEM awareness days, and our semester-long school-based programs for students in grades 6 to 12. Parents are invited to explore our Out of School Time (OST) programs, which include STEM-related afterschool programming and STEM summer camps.
These semester-long programs conducted in schools with the support of the Jr. STEM Academy provide opportunities for students to research STEM-related topics and present their findings as part of a Engineering Design or Science Fair competition.
- STEM Votes
- Minority Men in Medicine
- Introduce a Girl to Engineering
- Science Fair
Students are registered by school officials. These are free programs.
Check back soon for upcoming events!
STEM Summer Camp
Students CAN have fun while learning about Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) topics. Designed to advance students’ skills while igniting career ambitions, this summer camp offers students an opportunity to work on their very own musical production and see “Aladdin Jr., The Musical” on Broadway in July!
June 30, 2025 – July 31, 2025
Monday – Thursday
8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Camp Modules:
- Performing Arts: Learn the mechanics of performing arts and serve as the principal actors.
- Robotic Engineering/Set Design: Use desktop manufacturing equipment and software, coupled with robotic programming, to design and create mechanical set elements.
- 3D Printing/Prop Design: Using Tinkercad, design objects using Computer Assisted Design (CAD) techniques to create props.
- Drones/Lighting and Special Effects: Using Tello Indoor drones, learn the basics of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) to create lighting and special effects.
- Coding/Costume Design: Using Adafruit Circuit Playground Express, program arduino units coupled with sewing and design techniques to create costumes.
Cost: $450
College and Career Awareness Series
In this series of one-day seminars to introduce various STEM-related fields to students in 6th through 12th grades, students are able to interact with both industry professionals, and current undergraduate and graduate students while engaging in hands-on activities.
Events include:
- DiversITy
- Team Healthcare
Students are registered by school officials. These are free programs.
Check back soon for upcoming events!
Our STEM exposure days are one day mini-workshops in celebration of various STEM-related national and international awareness days. Students engage in hands-on activities and mini-challenges.
Events include:
- National Manufacturing Day
- International Hour of Code
- Math Moves
Students are registered by school officials. These are free programs.