Our programs

STEAM URBAN encourages students to be the very best version of themselves by exposing them to Black stories, Black excellence and experiences that celebrate their Blackness.

Discover Our Programs & Services

All offerings can be tailored and adjusted to in-person or virtual, year-round or seasonal programming. They can be adjusted and adapted for all ages/grade levels and can be customized for any curriculum requirements.

Artys Activity Club

  • A Black and Brown student-centered safe space and learning community dedicated to the future of the students. Artys Activity Club provides hands-on activities for the entire family, led by STEAM URBAN Radical Educators
  • Each program incorporates the core seven (6) subjects interchangeably through round-robin workshop style sessions, journaling, technology  integration, and community engagement

What is included:

  • Hands-on projects (STEAM KITS)
  • Access to mentors (RADICAL EDUCATORS)
  • Peer pen-pals & collective reading& writing projects  (STEAMERS)
  • Collaborative community projects
  • In-person/virtual events including weekly/monthly meetups & let’s talk sessions
  • Monthly personalized emails w/ resources
  • A Q&A box for help and guidance

Interactive Workshops

  • 45-90 Minute Sessions (Average)
  • Facilitated by STEAM URBAN Radical Educator(s)
  • Subjects: STEAM URBAN’s S.T.E.A.M. disciplined, trauma-conscious curriculum is broken up into six subject areas, which can be broken down into a series of workshops or chosen a la carte.

- The Superhero’s Journey (The Journey to Self-Worth)

- Making Sense of the World (Exploring the 5 Senses to Embody Success)

- Bon Appetit (Culinary Creativity and Community Gardening)

- Keep Art Alive: For The Culture (Trauma-Conscious Learning Using the Arts)

- The Power of Black Scientists (Using Sustainable Science to Save the World)

- Be a Changemaker (Empowerment through Civics & Social Justice)

  • Budget is dependent on materials & supplies  
  • Available Year Round, After School, Weekend, Holidays, as Summer Programming, Electives or Residencies

Pop Up Programming / STEAM URBAN S.T.E.A.M. Fair

  • Pop up programming can consist of one interactive table at your community event all the way up to a fully realized S.T.E.A.M Fair with rotating activities at your expo space (indoor or outdoor).
  • Fully customizable activities can align to curriculum or theme of choice
  • Facilitated by STEAM URBAN Radical Educators
  • Budget dependent on length of time, supplies and materials

Interactive S.T.E.A.M. Kits

  • STEAM-disciplined, comprehensive, hands-on MAKER kits for students of all ages.
  • Materials & lessons relate to a subject or monthly theme
  • Fully customizable and able to be delivered for a virtual experience

Interactive Workshops

  • 45-90 Minute Sessions (Average)
  • Facilitated by STEAM URBAN Radical Educator(s)
  • Subjects - STEAM URBAN’s S.T.E.A.M. disciplined, trauma-conscious curriculum is broken up into six subject areas, which can be broken down into a series of workshops or chosen a la carte.
  • - The Superhero’s Journey (The Journey to Self-Worth)
  • - Making Sense of the World (Exploring the 5 Senses to Embody Success)
  • - Bon Appetit (Culinary Creativity and Community Gardening)
  • - Keep Art Alive: For The Culture (Trauma-Conscious Learning Using the Arts)
  • - The Power of Black Scientists (Using Sustainable Science to Save the World)
  • - Be a Changemaker (Empowerment through Civics & Social Justice)
  • Budget is dependent on materials & supplies  
  • Available Year Round, After School, Weekend, Holidays, as Summer Programming, Electives or Residencies

Pop Up Programming / Steam Urban Steam Fair

  • Pop up programming can consist of one interactive table at your community event all the way up to a fully realized S.T.E.A.M Fair with rotating activities at your expo space (indoor or outdoor).
  • Fully customizable activities can align to curriculum or theme of choice
  • Facilitated by STEAM URBAN Radical Educators
  • Budget dependent on length of time, supplies and materials  

Interactive Steam Kits

  • STEAM-disciplined, comprehensive, hands-on MAKER kits for students of all ages.
  • Materials & lessons relate to a subject or monthly theme
  • Fully customizable and able to be delivered for a virtual experience

Artys Activity Club

  • A Black and Brown student-centered safe space and learning community  dedicated to the future of the students. Artys Activity Club provides hands-on activities for the entire family, led by STEAM URBAN Radical Educators
  • Each program incorporates the core seven (6) subjects interchangeably  through round-robin workshop style sessions, journaling, technology  integration, and community engagement
  • What is included:
  • - Hands-on projects (STEAM KITS)
  • - Access to mentors (RADICAL EDUCATORS)
  • - Peer pen-pals & collective reading& writing projects  (STEAMERS)
  • - Collaborative community projects
  • - In-person/virtual events including weekly/monthly meetups & let’s talk sessions
  • - Monthly personalized emails w/ resources
  • - A Q&A box for help and guidance

Mentorship & Support Groups

All Professional & Personal Development can be tailored to meet your programs needs. We specialize in DEIB (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Belonging) leadership and transformational mentorship w/ a focus on Social Justice and successfully engaging Black and Brown students of all ages.

Steamify Your School/Organization

  • Provision of a STEAM Coordinator (Training & Development)
  • DEIB Leadership and Development of the internal S.T.E.A.M TEAM (School  Stakeholders)
  • Professional Development for Teachers
  • Hands-on projects (STEAM KITS)
  • S.T.E.A.M Curriculum / Schedule Integration
  • Development of School Garden & Weekly Garden Exploration Program

I Am Mentorship Program

A teen & young adult program centered around the art of self, self-empowerment, self-identity, self-expression, self-awareness and self-love. Learning the power of I AM gives folk a sense of power and confidence over their lives.

Radical Educator Apprenticeship Program (REAP) 

The Radical Educator Apprenticeship Program (REAP) is a community-based education pipeline for youth between 16-25. REAP is a 6-12 week program that provides teens and young adults a deeper understanding of their community’s greatest needs - from food security to civic engagement - through lessons and hands-on activities, while inviting them to imagine solutions.

This immersive program prioritizes urban youth that are BIPOC, LGBTQAI and/or Greater Newark-based. REAP is a personal and workforce development program providing training and mentorship to the next generation of leaders and changemakers.

I Am Mentorship Program

A teen & young adult program centered around the art of self, self-empowerment, self-identity, self-expression, self-awareness and self-love. Learning the power of I AM gives folk a sense of power and confidence over their lives.

Radical Educator Program

Become a Trained STEAM URBAN Radical Educator. Taking mentorship, healing, and creativity in education and leadership to the next level. Designed with the student and educator in mind, a Radical Educator can be a young person, teen, parent, teaching artist, seasoned / master professional, an elder, community leader and/or someone who loves to share their lived experiences and viable knowledge to others.

Steamify Your School/Organization

  • Provision of a STEAM Coordinator (Training & Development)
  • DEIB Leadership and Development of the internal S.T.E.A.M TEAM (School  Stakeholders)
  • Professional Development for Teachers
  • Hands-on projects (STEAM KITS)
  • S.T.E.A.M Curriculum / Schedule Integration
  • Development of School Garden & Weekly Garden Exploration Program

Steamify Your School/Organization

  • Provision of a STEAM Coordinator (Training & Development)
  • DEIB Leadership and Development of the internal S.T.E.A.M TEAM (School  Stakeholders)
  • Professional Development for Teachers
  • Hands-on projects (STEAM KITS)
  • S.T.E.A.M Curriculum / Schedule Integration
  • Development of School Garden & Weekly Garden Exploration Program