Overbrook Education Center | 6722 Lansdowne Ave, Philadelphia
Open to 1st – 4th grade OEC, WPACES and Cassidy students
TGR Learning Lab staff and young adult volunteers will be hosting this fun event for children at OEC, WPACES and Cassidy elementary schools. The community fest will feature yoga centering on gratitude, creating thankful cards for parents, guardians, and teachers, and having some crazy fun relay games!
Parents and guardians are encouraged to drop their students off in the OEC gym. The event will be chaperoned by more than 20 adult and young adult volunteers. Snacks will be provided for the children in attendance.
Contact: Maria Stroup |Â [email protected]
TGR Foundation will operate its signature TGR Learning Lab on the campus, providing students access to education and opportunities to gain real-world experiences and skills.
The 30,000-square-foot facility will offer STEM–based school day, after-school and summer classes to upper elementary, middle and high school students.
The TGR Learning Lab will be a safe and inspiring space, providing students with the latest technology and modern workspaces.
Year-round programming will provide access to education and development opportunities for students to discover and pursue their passions.
Through innovative programming in an inspiring learning environment, TGR Foundation will provide opportunities to help local students thrive in school and life.
The TGR Learning Lab will feature non-traditional class offerings taught using engaging, hands-on project-based methods.
The classes that will be offered, such as robotics, engineering, artificial intelligence, podcasting and drone technology, are designed to expose students to today’s STEM-based careers.
Ongoing college access and career readiness programming will be available to prepare students for higher education, provide real-world experiences and build transferable skills.
The TGR Learning Lab will support students from the local community, providing access to education in a positive and supportive learning environment. 1st – 4th grade students are provided vital educational resources and ongoing support in local schools during the school year help close the achievement gap through:
