RTPark STEM Afterschool Program
Where Curiosity, Creativity & STEM Come Together!
Registration Opens September 7, 2026
2026–2027 School Year
We are excited to welcome students across the U.S. Virgin Islands back for another year of the RTPark STEM Afterschool Program!
For the 2026–2027 school year, the program will be available at public school sites across the territory, giving students the opportunity to explore STEM through hands-on activities, exciting challenges, technology, engineering, coding, robotics, science, and more.
The Essentials
Program at a Glance
Program Dates
September 21, 2026 – April 23, 2027
Cost
FREE
Location
Participating public school sites throughout the U.S. Virgin Islands
Days & Times
Vary by school site
Elementary Program
Grades 3–6
Middle School Program
Grades 6–8
Grade 6 participation will depend on whether the student's school operates an elementary or middle school program.
In the Program
What Will Students Experience?
The RTPark STEM Afterschool Program is designed to make STEM engaging, hands-on, and relevant to students in the Virgin Islands.
Throughout the school year, students will explore a variety of STEM topics through projects, experiments, challenges, and collaborative learning experiences. Activities may include:
- Robotics & Coding
- Engineering & Design
- Physics
- Electricity & Energy
- Environmental Science & Sustainability
- Agricultural Technology
- Virgin Islands Ecosystems
- Game Design
- And more!
Students will have opportunities to build, design, experiment, problem-solve, collaborate, create, and discover while developing skills that extend beyond STEM.
Open to Every Student
Who Should Apply?
All interested students are encouraged to apply!
The RTPark STEM Afterschool Program is not limited to honors students, advanced students, or students who already have STEM experience.
We believe STEM is for everyone.
If your child enjoys any of these, we would love for them to apply.
- Asking questions
- Figuring out how things work
- Building things
- Using technology
- Solving problems
- Creating new ideas
- Simply trying something new
September to April
A Full-Year STEM Experience
The RTPark STEM Afterschool Program runs from September through April and is designed as a full-year enrichment experience.
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September 7, 2026
Registration opens
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September 21, 2026
First session at participating school sites
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April 23, 2027
Final session of the program year
Consistent attendance matters
Students build knowledge and skills throughout the program, with activities and projects building upon what they have learned along the way. For students to receive the full benefit of the program, consistent attendance is extremely important.
Families who register should be prepared to support their child's regular participation throughout the program year. We understand that illnesses, family obligations, school activities, and other circumstances may occasionally occur. However, students should attend consistently and arrive ready to participate.
Days & Times
Program Schedule
Set by each school site
The specific days and times of the afterschool program vary by school site based on each school's schedule and facilitator availability.
Shared with your family
School-specific meeting information will be provided to families as part of the enrollment and program communication process.
Space Is Limited
Participation is free, but space is limited at each school site.
For the 2026–2027 school year, we have increased capacity at the elementary level so that even more students can participate.
We strongly encourage families with interested students to apply when registration opens.
Registration Opens September 7
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Registration Opens September 7, 2026
Program Begins September 21, 2026
Get ready to explore, create, build, code, experiment, and discover with the RTPark STEM Afterschool Program!
No STEM experience required. Just bring your curiosity!
FREE · HANDS-ON · FUN · OPEN TO STUDENTS OF ALL STEM EXPERIENCE LEVELS