Philadelphia
Museum of Art Delphi
Project Foundation Programs
The museum has partnerships with a
variety of District schools to provide a High School Sketch Club, Art Futures
programs, Art Partners programs, and Summer Teen programs. For more
information, contact Esperanza C. Altamar at ealtamar@philamuseum.org.
Free Library of Philadelphia
For homework help online, click here.
Community Technology Centers
CTCs are community centers which provide a variety of free or low-cost computer training programs to people of all ages. These programs may include an after-school program for children, resume-writing and interviewing programs, financial planning programs and website design. To find the CTC or library in your neighborhood, visit United Way’s Beehive website and follow these steps: Go to the “Local” button and choose “Philadelphia, PA”; Click on “Computer Support” to find all sorts of information on local computer training and computer access! Click here.
PACTS Program – The Franklin Institute Science Museum
The PACTS (Partnerships for Achieving Careers in Technology and Science) program at the Franklin Institute is open to middle and high school students in the Philadelphia Metro area. PACTS provides hands-on science workshops, career guidance, trips, and special training to students who participate in the program. Click here or call
215-448-1333
Science Research Apprenticeship Program – Monell Chemical Senses Center
Services Offered: The Science Research Apprenticeship Program is an intensive paid internship that offers high school and undergraduate students an extraordinary opportunity to learn about science and be a part of basic research. 10-15 high school students participate in ongoing research programs in the chemical senses. Several workshops and a weekly lecture series are conducted throughout the summer. The application and additional information are available on Monell’s website. Click here, call
215-898-6666
, or email
studentprogram@monell.org.
Education Works
EW afterschool programs provide a safe place for students grades K-12 to strengthen and reinforce regular school day academics, recreational and personal skills. They are engaged in active, hands-on learning activities that are not typically available during the school day. Click here.