Brooklyn Robot Foundry offers STEAM classes for children, and sometimes adults, all over the country from its base in Brooklyn, NY. The goal of the Robot Foundry is to share the fun of STEAM learning with children everywhere and inspire them to continue a life full of exploration, problem-solving, and imagination. We do this by offering fun, creative and educational classes, parties, camps and field trips to children 2-14 years old.

BestSelf Behavioral Health is an innovative organization formed through the merger of Child & Adolescent Treatment Services and Lake Shore Behavioral Health in June 2017. Both organizations served the community for a combined 120 years and are proven leaders in innovative delivery of  behavioral health services in Western New York. Their shared reputation and stellar delivery of quality care in the community, led the Boards of Directors of both organizations to the creation of what is now the largest community-based behavioral health organization serving children and adults of all ages in Western New York.

4-H is a national and international youth development program designed to empower youth through experiential learning and leadership opportunities. In 4‑H, kids and teens complete hands-on projects in areas like science, creative arts, agriculture and civic engagement. These projects are developed with guidance from adult mentors, volunteers, and club leaders. Participants experience 4‑H through a club model, where they meet regularly and work on projects together, in-school or after-school programs, and 4‑H camps. The Ulster County 4-H Program offers clubs as well as after-school programming, events, and special ongoing programs. 4-H also has a number of adult volunteer opportunities such as club leaders, mentors, evaluators, and event volunteers.

The Ulster County 4-H Program offers a traditional club model, where participants attend regular meetings and complete projects together, as well as special ongoing programs.

America On Tech is on a mission to prepare the next generation of technology leaders from underestimated communities by creating career pathways into degrees and/or careers in technology. One of America on Tech’s programs is Tech Flex Leaders. Tech Flex Leaders is a year-long program for high school juniors and seniors that provides tech skills training and access to internships.

The Creating Rural Opportunities Partnership (CROP) After School and Summer Program is a consortium of fourteen rural upstate school districts, including Andes, Charlotte Valley, Gilboa-Conesville, Hunter-Tannersville, Jefferson, Laurens, Margaretville, Milford, Morris, Roxbury, South Kortright, Stamford, Windham-Ashland-Jewett and Worcester.

CROP’s mission is to grow citizens who contribute positively to their communities through academic support, youth development, and family engagement.

The Brighter Choice After-School Enrichment Program gives scholars the opportunity to participate in an extended learning day that contributes to their academic achievement, social development, and tools to make healthy lifestyle choices. The focus will be on character education, social development, and recreation.

Albany was established in the summer of 2016 to serve two key stakeholder groups: local employers of software and IT professionals, and local folks who have the aptitude to work in software but lack local options for training.

They are a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit supported by grants, sponsorships, and income earned for workforce and K-12 programs, curriculum and program development.

The YMCA is the leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community by empowering young people, improving the health and well-being of people of all ages and inspiring action in and across communities.

Guided by our core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility, the Y is dedicated to giving people of all ages, backgrounds and walks of life the opportunity to reach their full potential with dignity.

Hope 7 Community Center came to be in 1968 as East Side Neighborhood Recreation Center, Inc. under the leadership of dedicated gentlemen from the community who saw the need for recreational programs for Troy’s East Side youth. When the City of Troy decided to disband the firehouse, known as Hope 7, the group was able to take over the use of the building, sharing it for many years with a branch of the Troy Public Library.

Mr. Justin Eberley earned his Masters of Science in Adolescence Education Apprenticeship: Transitional B-Biology, and a B.S. in Biology with a concentration in Pre-Med from Utica (College) University. Justin is in his 17th year and teaches middle school science, and facilitates in the Makerspace classroom. He advises the Forensic, Makerspace & Technology/Robotics Clubs at Holland Patent Middle School.

Justin has been recognized and received many awards from community groups and organizations. He is sought after to develop and teach summer camp courses for local colleges and universities. He writes grants to fund projects for his classroom, clubs and other programs at school.  Justin loves to develop curriculum and teach professional development through the Holland Patent Teacher Center. He has also set up trainings to instruct coaches about Robotics in the community and judges at Robotics competitions.

 Justin is a New York State Master Teacher (NYSMT) and is in the Mohawk Valley Region. He participates in many NYSMT Professional Learning Teams (PLT) but is most excited about the Cultivating STEM PLT for which he is a co-facilitator. He plans on using the grant money to purchase materials to have a Girl in STEM week at Holland Patent Middle School, and a Girl in STEM day at Utica University for girls in the Greater Utica area. He plans on sharing the resources with other members in the NYSMT Program so other teachers can also impact their students!