Tiger Robotics Team Qualifies for FIRST® Robotics World Championship in Inaugural Season
Members from the Smilow Woodland TGR Learning Lab in Philadelphia are preparing to showcase their work on a global stage. In its inaugural season, the Tiger Robotics team (Team 10979) has qualified for the FIRST® Robotics Competition World Championship in Houston, TX. This milestone places our members among the top high school robotics teams around […]
Intern Insider: My experience as a TGR Learning Lab Intern
Every junior at my school looks forward to January. This year, it wasn’t because the Eagles were Super Bowl–bound, but because we were preparing to trade classrooms, tests and homework for office chairs and boardrooms through our internships. When the deadline arrived to submit our work site choices, my decision felt easy. I wanted something […]
Winter Highlights: Innovation, Exploration and Student Achievement at the TGR Learning Lab
At the TGR Learning Lab, learning doesn’t slow down when the temperatures drop. Throughout the winter months, students across grade levels from early elementary to high school have been building skills, exploring new passions and achieving milestones that reflect the Lab’s commitment to hands-on learning and future-focused opportunities. From aviation certifications to robotics competitions and […]
TGR Learning Lab opens winter session enrollment
The Smilow-Woodland TGR Learning Lab, one of West Philadelphia’s most impactful youth resources, has officially opened enrollment for its Winter 2025–26 programming. This winter, students and families are invited to register for free, high-quality STEAM and academic enrichment opportunities designed to inspire, challenge and empower young learners. The winter session offers free enrichment for students, […]
30 Free and Low-Cost Summer Learning Activities for Teens to avoid learning loss
Summer should be a time for students to recharge, but long breaks from learning can lead to what educators call the “summer slide.” It’s important to balance rest and engagement to avoid losing valuable academic skills that could lead to disadvantages in the fall. At the TGR Learning Lab we have a variety of classes, […]
How education ignited my passion, allows me to pay it forward
Stefanie Bingham As the lead instructor of the TGR Learning Lab Anaheim, I’ve seen first-hand the power of education. I’m the first college graduate in my family on my mother and my father’s side. I didn’t know anyone who had been to college, and my family also wasn’t in a position to send me. I’ve […]
Philly Forward: How educational opportunities will drive change for local youth
On Tuesday, April 1, TGR Foundation opened the TGR Learning Lab on the Cobbs Creek Golf and Education Campus, becoming one step closer to providing a safe, inspiring space for students in the area to learn and grow. I grew up in Ardmore, PA, and I was an English major at Haverford College. One weekend […]
TGR Foundation, Cobbs Creek Foundation expose Philadelphia youth to golf, hospitality careers
Cobbs Creek Foundation (CCF) and TGR Foundation are thrilled to share the success of our inaugural Career-Connected Learning event, hosted at the prestigious Merion Golf Club. This event marked a significant milestone in our mission to provide meaningful career exploration opportunities for Philadelphia high school students. We welcomed 26 enthusiastic students who were eager to learn […]
Earl Woods Scholar Program announces 2024 recipients, inaugural Philadelphia cohort
TGR Foundation recently welcomed 18 high school students to its Earl Woods Scholar Program including five seniors in the inaugural Philadelphia cohort.
The program supports students from their junior or senior year of high school throughout college graduation and holds a 98% graduation rate. In addition to a financial scholarship, TGR Foundation provides each student with annual workshops, internship placement assistance and a dedicated mentor during the four years of their undergraduate careers.
Cobbs Creek Foundation breaks ground on TGR Learning Lab and revitalization of historic Cobbs Creek Golf Course
PHILADELPHIA – Members of the Cobbs Creek Foundation were joined by elected officials, educators, and supporters to celebrate the launch of the foundation’s revitalization of the historic Cobbs Creek Golf Course, a project that will invest at least $100 million into restoring the course and transforming the property into a dynamic golf and education campus.
The groundbreaking marks the start of construction for the Cobbs Creek Campus. The initial phases of development will include building a reservoir and pumphouse, TGR Learning Lab and driving range building.
