Where imagination meets education.
The Guiding Light STEM program is an exciting and educational journey tailored for children ages 8 through 12. Through captivating lesson plans, we entertain and inspire young minds to explore the fascinating realms of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
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Fueling curiosity.
Where imagination meets science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
The Guiding Light STEM Program was created by The Lighthouse, a preschool & afterschool program in Philadelphia founded in 1893.
Rooted in uplifting local communities, this program was designed for children to develop critical-thinking skills necessary to thrive in a rapidly changing digital world. Guiding Light is now being offered in the Kensington community.
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Fostering a love for learning in young generations.
Guiding Light will introduce students to STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) concepts in fun, practical, and interactive ways, encouraging them to collaborate and problem-solve with their peers and mentors.
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2025 Class Schedule
- Week 1: Animal Ecology (AIOD)
- Week 2: Blast Off Rocketry (AIOD)
- Week 3: Robotics Lab (AIOD)
- Week 4: Sports Day (AIOD)
- Week 5: Exploring Plant Life: Urban Foraging (AIOD)
- Week 6: Computer Science (AIOD)
OBJECTIVE:
To experience the science & responsibility of raising a farm animal.
ACTIVITIES:
Egg Incubation.
OBJECTIVE:
To explore the wonders of space and learn about the solar system.
ACTIVITIES:
Building a model rocket.
OBJECTIVE:
Get a hands on experience into the basics of robotics through simple engineering.
ACTIVITIES:
Building a functional robot.
OBJECTIVE:
To engage students in team-based interactive activities and explore the physics behind scoring a goal.
ACTIVITIES:
Review force and inertia with passing drills, explore gravity and air resistance through throw-in drills, and learn about various principles within physics like energy, friction, and parabolas through soccer.
OBJECTIVE:
To explore urban foraging and how we can all reduce food waste while fostering connection with nature and building community resilience
ACTIVITIES:
Planting vegetables and a scavenger hunt.
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