Students and families getting ready to go back to school are invited to the first-ever STEMFest Philadelphia on Wednesday, Aug. 14, from 12-4:00 PM. The event is free and will occur at the Leon Sullivan Human Services Building (1415 N. Broad Street, Philadelphia).

Students from kindergarten to high school will get to engage in over 60 hands-on, interactive activities in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Studies have shown that fun and interactive learning is a proven way to get young people excited about STEM courses and careers.

Hosted by OIC of America, this is the first STEM Fest in Philadelphia. From chemistry to physics to coding, kids aged 5-17 will encounter a full spectrum of STEM topics. They can play and get inspired with cutting-edge activities and technology including 3D printing, drones, virtual reality, an earthquake simulator, K’Nex towers, and heart dissection. 

The event is sponsored by Lincoln Financial, US Bank, Old Hill Partners, The Keating Group, and the Columbia North YMCA and is part of a series of events hosted by OIC of America to celebrate the launch of the national Sullivan Training Network. The Sullivan Training Network offers adults no-cost accredited training in high-demand, living-wage fields. STEMLinx is the youth pathway to the Network’s STEM careers and has hosted STEMFests in other cities including Minneapolis and Miami.

Learn more at Chester County OIC, a non-profit community-based organization that strives to meet the needs of economically disadvantaged individuals throughout the community.