Philadelphia, PA

Young Dragons: Connecting West Philadelphia youth with STEAM learning and activities

A partnership with the Malcolm Jenkins Foundation supports a six-week free STEAM camp for middle school students

The Malcolm Jenkins Foundation has expanded its partnership with the  ExCITe Center by supporting a STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts & Design/Athletics, and Mathematics) summer program, called Young Dragons. Participating students have the opportunity to explore technology and scienc...

Summer Music Technology program: Building interest in STEM through music

Though a week-long, no-cost camp, students explore music, technology, engineering, computing, and science through creative play and learning.

The program was initially developed with the support of the National Science Foundation and is now entering its 13th year, serving more than 200 students since our first cohort in 2007. We firmly believe that creating and making are the best ways to learn, not only for students, but also for us, ...

STEAM Education Workshops: Supporting teachers through creative learning

ExCITe offers free yearly professional development opportunities for educators throughout the Philadelphia region

The STEAM Education Workshop is an all day event held on Presidents Day each year.  It is free and open to all K-12 teachers, across all disciplines, in the Philadelphia region.

At ExCITe, STEAM is more than education. It’s the belief that the creativity and “maker” spirit that is common ...