Our mission is to foster a love of exploratory and discovery learning in all students. Our group of dedicated and innovative teachers have combined forces to bring STEM to our local community!
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Upcoming STEM Sessions
After-school STEM Clubs
Pocopson STEM
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Holiday STEM
with Mrs Ciccone & Mrs Markloff
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1st - 5th Graders
Tuesday, Dec 19th
Dismissal to 5:00 PM
$45.00
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Chadds Ford STEM​
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December STEM
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Winter STEM Challenge
with Mr McGarvey
Students will compete as teams to complete several challenges using coding and robots. Younger students will use block code, and more advanced students will be introduced to Swift coding language.
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Date: Dec. 21st (Thursday)
Grades: 1st - 5th Graders
Time: Dismissal to 5:00 PM
Cost: $40.00
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New E-SPORT Challenges!
with Mr McGarvey
Join us for an exhilarating hour of gaming excitement! Discover the world of Esports in our after-school camp, where students can compete, strategize, and have a blast together. Whether on Xbox, Switch, VR, or iPads, we'll explore popular games that challenge your skills and ignite your imagination. Don't miss out on this epic gaming adventure! Sign up now for our 1-hour Esports camp. Limited spots available!
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Date: Dec 12th
Grades: 2nd - 5th Graders
Time: Dismissal to 5:00 PM
Cost: $35.00
Nov/Dec STEM
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Kindergarten
Dates: Nov 6th, 13th, 27th, Dec 4th, & 11th
Time: Dismissal to 5:00 PM
Where: PAELC with Mrs Kryder
Cost: $200 for 5 sessions
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1st Grade
Dates: Nov 9th, 16th, 30th, Dec 7th, & 14th
Time: Dismissal to 5:00 PM
Where: PAELC with Mrs Kryder
Cost: $200 for 5 sessions
Meet our Team
John Wagner
@JohnWagner_CFES
4th Grade Instructor
John is currently a 4th grade teacher at Chadds Ford Elementary. He has had the opportunity to work with NASA for 8 years in a partnership with a local university in an effort to bring more STEM education to districts across the Commonwealth.
Erika Ciccone
@MissJohnson4th
4th Grade Instructor
Erika is currently a 4th grade teacher at Pocopson Elementary. She believes that through STEM education students can be empowered to think critically, problem solve, and develop a growth mindset.
Kathryn Markloff
@mrsmarkloff
4th Grade Instructor
Kathryn is currently a 4th grade teacher at PocopsonElementary. She is a strong believer in the power of a growth mindset and the learning that can come out of STEM and Maker experiences!
Michele Kryder
1st Grade Instructor
Michele is currently a first grade teacher at Phoenixville Area Early Learning Center (PAELC). Michele runs after-school STEM clubs at PAELC for students in kindergarten through second grade.