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Our goal at OPEF is to serve every student in D97 through our in-school programs and provide each child with hands on STEAM education to inspire a lifelong love of learning. Stay involved with our continually updated content. come back often and find out what’s happening with the Oak Park Education Foundation.

Storybook Engineering at BASE Camp

Storybook Engineering at BASE Camp

Nursing Lab at BASE Camp

Nursing Lab at BASE Camp

In-School Programs are Starting Up Again in D97 Schools

In-School Programs are Starting Up Again in D97 Schools

Lego Mindstorms Updates to VEX IQ

Lego Mindstorms Updates to VEX IQ

Our Very First Fall Into STEM Event

Our Very First Fall Into STEM Event

Staszak Outstanding Educator of the Year Award

Staszak Outstanding Educator of the Year Award

STEAM at Home: Extracting DNA from Strawberries

STEAM at Home: Extracting DNA from Strawberries

STEAM at Home: Make Your Own Ice Cream in 5 Minutes

STEAM at Home: Make Your Own Ice Cream in 5 Minutes

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Behind Every OPEF Program, lesson and camp is the intention to affect positive change, support families in need and provide STEAM opportunities for children.