Programs & Events

LCSA-supported programs and events are designed to enhance STEM education and workforce development. Offered throughout the year, during school hours, after school, and over the summer, these programs cover a wide range of STEM fields and cater to learners of all ages.

Expanding STEM access in Lancaster County to build a talented, thriving  workforce.

 

Together, we focus on:

  • Equitable Access: Ensuring all students, regardless of background, have opportunities to engage in STEM learning.
  • Collaborative Efforts: Bringing together businesses, schools, and community organizations to create a unified approach to STEM education.
  • Workforce Development: Building a strong talent pipeline that meets the needs of Lancaster County’s evolving industries.
  • Future-Ready Skills: Providing hands-on, real-world STEM experiences that prepare students for in-demand careers.

Through these efforts, we aim to secure a bright future for both our community and its workforce.

Explore LCSA Supported  Programs

Explore the diverse programs of the Lancaster County STEM Alliance, designed to foster innovation and growth in STEM education and workforce development. Our initiatives enhance in-school project-based learning, out-of-school STEM activities, career exploration, and diversity in STEM.

Remake Learning Days

Remake Learning Days in Lancaster County is a series of events designed to showcase and celebrate innovative and hands-on learning experiences for students of all ages. These events typically involve local educators, organizations, and businesses, offering interactive activities and workshops that highlight STEM, arts, and other creative learning opportunities. The goal is to engage students, families, and the community in exploring new educational approaches and discovering the many resources available to support lifelong learning.

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Workforce 2030 Summit

The Workforce 2030 Summit convenes leaders from education, non-profits, and businesses to collaborate on creating a work-ready community in Lancaster County by 2030. Attendees network, explore effective workforce development strategies, and engage in actionable planning sessions designed to drive meaningful change in the community.

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Inspire Lancaster

The Lancaster County STEM Alliance and the Lancaster Chamber have teamed up to create and implement a work-based learning platform for employers, schools, students, and families in Lancaster County.   This innovative project addresses one of the greatest challenges related to business and education partnerships: efficiently and effectively matching employers with schools and students who are interested in specific work-based learning experiences such as apprenticeships, internships, job shadowing, company tours, and mentoring opportunities.

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Adopt a Middle School

The Adopt-a-Middle School program fosters collaboration between businesses and educators to create project-based learning experiences that align with the district’s curriculum, while also raising students’ awareness of local job opportunities

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Momentum Coding Academy

Elizabethtown College’s nationally recognized School of Engineering and Computer Science, in collaboration with the Lancaster County STEM Alliance and Cargas, hosts the Momentum Coding Academy, a six-week summer program for igniting high school students’ interest in STEM, particularly computer science.  College credits provided.

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Healthcare Career Awareness Program

In collaboration with the Penn State College of Medicine, Lancaster County STEM Alliance, and PRO Wellness, a summer program is launched for 20-50 high school students entering grades 10-12. This initiative

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Experience LIVE at Rock Lititz

Experience LIVE (formerly LIVE EVENT CAREER EXPLORATION DAY) is a unique one-day showcase that occurs twice a year, that promotes opportunities within large scale live productions, such as: concert tours, theatrical shows, amusement park interactions, experiential marketing, sporting events, e-games, and so much more. Perfect for curious students who want to explore the ways art and technology come together to create innovative and creative events for audiences of all types.

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Engineering is Elementary

This project supports local educators in implementing EiE’s Wee Engineer, an award-winning engineering curriculum for Pre-Kindergarten classrooms across Lancaster County. It also provides training for educators in Kindergarten through grades 1-5 on EiE’s Engineering is Elementary curriculum. The program delivers STEM learning experiences to approximately 840 students.

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Summer STEM Educator Externship

This program is designed to provide educators with real-world experience in STEM-related industries. It allows teachers to spend time working directly with local businesses and organizations, gaining insights into current industry practices and emerging technologies. This hands-on experience helps educators better integrate relevant, up-to-date content into their curriculum, enhancing their ability to prepare students for careers in STEM fields. The externship aims to strengthen the connection between education and industry, ensuring that students receive practical and applicable learning experiences.

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Upcoming Events and Activities

Browse our calendar to explore upcoming events, access details, and register. From student camps to networking opportunities, there’s something for everyone.

May 15

2025 STEM SHOWCASE

May 15 – May 15: This event provides an opportunity to connect with LCSA grant recipients and explore the diverse projects funded by LCSA, dedicated to fostering STEM education and workforce development throughout the county. We hope you will join us! This event is open to the public. Please feel free to extend this invite to anyone within your network! Light refreshments will be served!
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May 31

Ready Set Explore! Slide into Summer: Harrisburg

May 31 – May 31: Pennon Education and WITF invite you to Slide into Summer with special guest, Molly from Molly of Denali! Saturday, May 31 10 AM – 1 PM WITF Public Media Center 4801 Lindle Road, Harrisburg, PA 17111 Ready, Set, Explore Slide into Summer offers families an opportunity to ignite summer learning and encourages collaborative problem solving through hands-on STEAM and environmental sustainability activities. Plus, each activity station connects to a book to inspire summer reading! Families and children can: Create a pinwheel to investigate how wind creates energy Code very hungry Ozobots “ants” to eat a picnic Build a bee hotel to support our local pollinators Design a rollercoaster to explore force and motion Plant a seed to watch it grow all summer long Children who attend will receive: A FREE copy of The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind (picture book or young reader’s edition) An opportunity to meet and take photos with Molly from Molly of Denali! The first 50 families to check in will receive a free STEM in a Box education kit packed with fun ways to keep the learning going all summer long! This summer learning opportunity is generously supported by the Anne M. & Philip H. Glatfelter III Family Foundation. Celebrate curiosity and creativity! Ready, Set, Explore activities encourage families to explore new ideas, unleash creative expression and engage with the world in meaningful ways. Ready, Set, Explore Slide into Summer are drop-in events, and we are usually busiest the first hour. We suggest planning to stay for at least an hour, and you can choose which activities to enjoy.
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Jun 07

Ready Set Explore! Slide into Summer: Lancaster

Jun 07 – Jun 07: Pennon Education and WITF invite you to Slide into Summer with special guest, Molly from Molly of Denali! Saturday, June 7th 1 PM – 4 PM Lancaster Public Library 151 N. Queen St, Lancaster, PA 17603 Ready, Set, Explore Slide into Summer offers families an opportunity to ignite summer learning and encourages collaborative problem solving through hands-on STEAM and environmental sustainability activities. Plus, each activity station connects to a book to inspire summer reading! Families and children can: Create a pinwheel to investigate how wind creates energy Code very hungry Ozobots “ants” to eat a picnic Build a bee hotel to support our local pollinators Design a rollercoaster to explore force and motion Plant a seed to watch it grow all summer long Children who attend will receive: A FREE copy of The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind (picture book or young reader’s edition) An opportunity to meet and take photos with Molly from Molly of Denali! The first 50 families to check in will receive a free STEM in a Box education kit packed with fun ways to keep the learning going all summer long! This summer learning opportunity is generously supported by the Anne M. & Philip H. Glatfelter III Family Foundation. Celebrate curiosity and creativity! Ready, Set, Explore activities encourage families to explore new ideas, unleash creative expression and engage with the world in meaningful ways. Ready, Set, Explore Slide into Summer are drop-in events, and we are usually busiest the first hour. We suggest planning to stay for at least an hour, and you can choose which activities to enjoy.
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Jun 16

Lancaster County Educator Industry Tours

Jun 16 – Jun 18: Educator Industry Tours are intended to enhance classroom instruction, student learning, and career readiness for the workplace by connecting educators with local business and industry leaders and technical and career training centers. Educators will have an opportunity to participate in full-day, in-person tours.
Jun 23

Millersville Technology & Engineering Camps

Jun 23 – Jul 18: Ready for a summer of creativity, coding, and hands‑on innovation? Millersville Technology & Engineering Camp 2025 is now accepting registrations! Why Millersville Tech Camp? • Designed for students entering grades 3 and up • Cutting‑edge, project‑based sessions led by passionate instructors • Hosted in Millersville University’s state‑of‑the‑art Osburn Hall (Millersville, PA) *Please note the dates of the camps vary. Please refer to the links below for more details Quick Links🔍 Learn more about each camp → Camp Details📝: https://sites.google.com/view/millersville-tech-eng-sucamps/home?authuser=7 Secure your spot today → Register Now: https://sites.google.com/view/millersville-tech-eng-sucamps/home?authuser=7 Need Help?• Registration questions: millersvilletande@gmail.com Curriculum questions: Email the instructor listed in the camp description (see link above). Spaces fill fast—ignite your child’s curiosity and let them build, code, and engineer their best summer ever!
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Aug 05

Educator Externship: Rock Lititz

Aug 05 – Aug 05: LCSA Fall Externships provide a hands-on opportunity to work alongside business professionals, gaining firsthand insight into how classroom concepts translate to the workplace. Spend a day immersed in some of the county’s largest employers, equipping yourself to prepare students for the ever-evolving demands of the workforce.
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Sep 12

Educator Externship: Goodhart Sons, Inc

Sep 12 – Sep 12: LCSA Fall Externships provide a hands-on opportunity to work alongside business professionals, gaining firsthand insight into how classroom concepts translate to the workplace. Spend a day immersed in some of the county’s largest employers, equipping yourself to prepare students for the ever-evolving demands of the workforce.
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Sep 17

Workforce 2030 Summit

Sep 17 – Sep 17: More information coming soon.
Dec 03

Educator Externship Collaboration Follow-up Day

Dec 03 – Dec 03: This opportunity provides educators who participated in the Industry Tours and/or Educator Externships with time and space to collaborate with fellow teachers. Together, they will translate their workplace experiences into relevant and authentic lessons for their students. More information and registration coming soon!

Testimonials and  Reviews

Explore the firsthand experiences of participants who have been involved in Lancaster County STEM Alliance sponsored events.

“Wonderful partners in Lancaster County focused on STEM education!!”

I’m so grateful for all the opportunities I got while in this program. It was truly life changing.

“This program has helped me so much, from fun activities, to discovering different careers paths. It’s opened my eyes up to a lot of new experiences in STEM.”

A Hub for  Innovation

The Lancaster County STEM Alliance offers innovative programs and events, establishing Lancaster County as a leading hub for STEM education and community engagement.

Lancaster’s Idea Incubator

The Lancaster County STEM Alliance, a forward-thinking ecosystem, creates, aligns, and invests in innovative programs and events that position Lancaster at the forefront of STEM education and workforce development efforts. This strategic approach ensures that Lancaster prospers as an idea incubator, driving sustained community and economic growth.