Program areas at The Swaliga Foundation
Swaliga International Clubs: #STEAMtheBlock Club members are typically high school students ranging from 14-18 years of age. There is also a JV division for middle school students ages 9-13. Participants create individual digital portfolios to documenttheir work. Each week they upload photos of projects, writing samples, drawings, music, etc. Learners meet weekly with Swaliga staff and a school teacher or representative to develop new skills such as learning the engineeringdesign process, digital
OuterSpace Learning Labs gives students the ability to connect globally engaging with interactive activities focused on STEAM from an award-winning team of global educators, artists and partners from Guerilla Arts Ink and The Swaliga Foundation. The first OuterSpace Labs installation will provide twice a week arts and cultural workshops for grades K-12; skill building workshops and workforce development options for teens and young adults in the areas of digital media design, music and video production, visual arts, event planning, professional electrician, lineman and creative writing; and monthly, ongoing events designed to increase family engagement and dialogue, such as family movie night, and restorative circles.
The Swaliga Cultural Exchange Program is a week-long international youth summit consisting of more than 35 hours of educational programming, as well as a community service project. This life-changing experience is rooted in STEAM, Health & Wellness, and Entrepreneurship & Leadership. Learners will visit universities, attend workshops and panel discussions, and connect with their peers through the arts & culture of their destination. Our community service project is aimed at directly impacting the needs as expressed by the local community.
#STEAMtheBlock Club is an initiative powered by The Swaliga Foundation, to empower students to be leaders in their community. #STEAMtheBlock Clubs connect with schools, local businesses, and community leaders to meet at least once a week. DuringClub meetings, youth work to complete hands-on STEAM projects, career development, and community service. The #STEAMtheBlock Party brings STEAM, Music, and Fun to the communities that need us most.This is the only Free STEAM education & entertainment event that provides a platform for youth to display and explore their creative talents across the vast spectrum that is STEAM.
Participants receive trauma-informed engagement and connect with local community and culture through STEAM workshops, panel discussions, culinary experiences, live performances and other fun activities at no cost to youth or families. We offer other programs that create a transformative experience for students that increases interest and engagement in science and math, stimulates creativity and nurtures innate gifts and talents.