O.U.R.S.E.P.

We are a non-profit science, global community service and cultural arts program for K-12 students fostering the next generation of scientists and explorers for our world.   

 

  

Iya Keturah, Executive Director of OURSEP works with kids participating in workshops at the Trenton Public Library last week.     – The Trenton Times, 7/16/08  

Our Mission is to:

 

Open your eyes to new opportunities in science education, math and technology.Understand your greatness, as beautifully complex and diverse human beings with valuable skills and talents. Resolve to practice what we’ve learned to serve the needs of our global community in O.U.R. Science Enrichment Programs.

 

General Program Information

 

We are a nonprofit (501c3) out-of-school enrichment program. Our success lies in our ability to partner with other institutions to fill in the gaps of our education system in the areas of science, culture and art. We currently serve Pre K-12th grade students. Please contact Iya Keturah at our_sep@hotmail.com for current enrollment requirements, schedule and fees.

 

We have three programs that support our mission:

 

Science Education Program

 

Build A Nation class (B.A.N.) for elementary schools
Science-to-Service project(S-2-S) for middle/high schools

 

Service Exploration Program

 

The Urban Peoples Agricultural Community (T.U.P.A.C.)

 Student Science Research Petition to City Council (TBA)

 

Super Enrichment Program

 

Go Green Graffiti Project

Common Science Investigations (CSI)

Fearless Future Project

 

Science Education Program

 

The Science Education Program has two classes serving grades K-5 and 6-12. Each class is divided into a four-part science series supported by MD and NJ Core Content Curriculum standards.  Each session has a different science focus and include hands-on labs and field trips.

The Build a Nation (B.A.N.) class for grades Pre-K-5th.

 

Students get introductions to Geology, Biology, Engineering, Marine Science, Chemistry and more!

 

Science-to-Service (S-2-S) Project, for grades 6-12.  

 

Our students who have completed all research and science projects have the opportunity to travel nationally and internationally for further study. These trips are a part of the Science-to-Service project for middle/high school students. Our first year destination was Costa Rica!

 

 

Service Exploration Program

 

We have a global community service mission to serve under-represented communities at home and abroad. Our work begins at home with The Urban Peoples Agricultural Community (T.U.P.A.C.), a community urban alternative farming project that combines the wisdom of our senior community with the vitality of our youth to address the current “food desert”crisis in urban areas. This project is designed to empower urban community people to increase their own choices for safe, healthy, green food.

 

Super Enrichment Program

 

Go Green Graffiti Project An environmentally concious urban art and science class designed to teach young people a respect for the environment and give them an outlet to express their creative voice. “Reach for the stars, but touch the hood first”-Will Kasso (Trenton graffiti legend)  

 

 

 

O.U.R.S.E.P. Common Science Investigations (CSI): A science mystery series that excites students into learning the scientific method and basic science skills to solve the mysteries of science!

Fearless Future Project: This is a travelling “original works only” open mic and art showcase putting a positive face on the talents of middle and high school youth. We are teaching people how to pursue their futures in the arts without fear through education, career development and world travel.