The Osman Foundation exists to help K-12 students reach their full potential through academic and enrichment programs.
Following is an overview of a few of our programs that support our mission.
Chatham Girls 4STEM works with 5th and 6th grade girls to stimulate an interest in continuing to pursue science, technology, engineering, arts and math studies. This program exposes girls to the opportunities to grow with hands-on exploration with actual engineers. This program inspires girls to shine in these areas and instills confidence that they can excel.
Reach Your Potential is a program that teaches social skills that require cooperation through a outdoor adventure activities. Students work together to solve problems, make decisions and stretch their boundaries.
ReadWithMe is a unique read-aloud program that pairs First Grade students with trained volunteers on a weekly basis to share and interact with high quality books.
STEM Challenge Week is a middle school program that puts hands on design, engineering and construction skills to the test. Osman Foundation experts work with Science Teachers to provide an in-school learning adventure.
STEM Field Trips are offered to 6th grade students that pair adventure activities with Science and Math experiments. Data is collected that is used for statistics educations modules back in the classroom. Science is brought to life through field application and integration of concepts.