Special Programs
The Education Department at the Academy of Natural Sciences offers the following special programs:
- George Washington Carver Science Fair & Summer Scholars: These are two related programs sponsored by the Philadelphia School District, the Archdiocese of Philadelphia and the Academy. The Science Fair is presented in March. Participants can enroll in Summer Scholars at the Academy.
- Head Start on Science: This program, a partnership between the Academy, the Please Touch Museum and the School District of Philadelphia, provides 200 area preschool educators with hands-on training in inquiry science for the early childhood classroom.
- SENSES: This program, which assisted schools, teachers, and students in the Philadelphia School District in developing and implementing excellent science education. Currently, the program focuses on Academy outreaches to Philadelphia Schools.
- WINS: WINS (Women in the Natural Sciences) provides female Philadelphia public school students with hands-on experience in science and pre-college workshops and counseling.
