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PEEP Afterschool Program

Funder: National Energy Education Development (NEED) Project in partnership with PECO (Philadelphia Electric Company) and United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey

Geographic Scope: Philadelphia area and Greater Philadelphia region (partner organizations include Girls, Inc, Boys and Girls Club, Salvation Army, Congreso, and Overbrook Environmental Center)

Focus Areas: Energy education, student leadership development, community service, STEM

Description: NEED launched PEEP Afterschool working with United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey. This annual program brings the best of NEED's curriculum and student leadership development together. Students learn about energy, then undertake a community project to teach their peers and families about energy.

Program Components:

  • Energy education curriculum

  • Student leadership development activities

  • Community project planning and implementation

  • Peer and family education initiatives

  • Year-end celebration event (PECO Energizing Education Program Celebration)
  • Participating Agencies:

  • Girls, Inc

  • Boys and Girls Club

  • Salvation Army

  • Congreso

  • Overbrook Environmental Center
  • Contact Information:

  • Email: info@need.org

  • Phone: 1-800-875-5029

  • Address: 8408 Kao Circle, Manassas, VA 20110
  • How to Apply

    Application Process

    For organizations interested in hosting an after-school program or summer camp, contact NEED for assistance in implementing the program.

    Contact: info@need.org or 1-800-875-5029

    Available Resources: Curriculum guides available for download

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    Fields of Work

    after-schoolyouth-programsstem-educationyouth-services

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