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 […]

Eagles Autism Foundation and Philadelphia Eagles Partner with Cobbs Creek Foundation and TGR Foundation to Create Sensory-Friendly Room for West Philadelphia Students

Partnership will fund a wellness room for students at Smilow Woodland TGR Learning Lab.  The Philadelphia Eagles and Eagles Autism Foundation are partnering with the Cobbs Creek Foundation and TGR Foundation to create a sensory friendly, quiet room for neurodiverse students who participate in educational programming at the Smilow Woodland TGR Learning Lab which opened […]

The Power of Giving: Transforming Lives During the Holiday Season and Beyond

The modern workforce requires more than academic knowledge; it requires adaptable skills, practical experience and clear pathways from education to career. Our Teen Career Readiness Framework is designed to prepare high school students to thrive in a dynamic, future-focused economy. Rooted in three core constructs — Learning About Work, Learning Through Work, and Learning At Work — this framework ensures students […]

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, […]

Preparing Teens for Their Future: Our Career Readiness Strategy

The modern workforce requires more than academic knowledge; it requires adaptable skills, practical experience and clear pathways from education to career. Our Teen Career Readiness Framework is designed to prepare high school students to thrive in a dynamic, future-focused economy.  Rooted in three core constructs — Learning About Work, Learning Through Work, and Learning At Work — this framework ensures students […]

TGR Learning Labs Empower the Next Generation

Founded by Tiger Woods, TGR Learning Labs empower students to create a future all their own. We provide opportunities and guidance to help young people explore what the world has to offer, giving them the knowledge, tools and confidence needed to pursue their dreams and unlock their unlimited potential. For nearly two decades, TGR Learning […]

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 […]

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. 

TGR Foundation and TGR Design to partner with the Cobbs Creek Foundation in community development project

TGR Foundation and TGR Design are partnering with the Cobbs Creek Foundation to enhance access to education and golf in Philadelphia through the new Cobbs Creek campus. The campus will support the community through innovative education programs and opportunities to empower youth to discover and achieve their fullest potential.

Through the partnership, TGR Foundation will operate a TGR Learning Lab, providing youth from the region access to science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education, college preparation and career readiness programs.