Girl Scouts Launch Mobile STEM Lab Bringing Free Science Activities to Camden Schools

Girl Scouts of Central and Southern New Jersey brought a Mobile STEM Lab to Camden's Dr. Henry Davis Family School on Thursday. The library turned into a workspace where students mapped magnetic fields and built battery motors. They met women who use physics at work. The program serves schools without Girl Scout troops and removes all barriers.

Two fourth-grade classes finished three magnetism labs in 90 minutes. No transportation. No fees. No troop membership required. Comcast and Campbell's backed the initiative, targeting Title I schools. Sponsor funding covers all school expenses.

The visit included a ribbon-cutting at the van, followed by hands-on stations. Students tested attraction and repulsion, mapped iron-filings fields, constructed a magnetic maze, and demonstrated a battery motor. They formed hypotheses and got guidance from mentors. Magnetic fields became visible right before their eyes. Corporate mentors connected student curiosity to jobs in manufacturing, quality assurance, and engineering.

"Girl Scouts is thrilled that with the Mobile STEM Lab, we can bring STEM educational content in age-appropriate and fun ways to girls anywhere in our region," said Kimberly Bryson, COO of GSCSNJ, according to The Sun Papers. "With the speed of innovation in STEM-related fields, we are going to need our girls to be workforce ready and interested in pursuing these careers."

Danielle N. Montague, M.Ed., principal of Davis School, said, "Our students light up when learning is hands-on and tied to the real world. It's access, confidence, and a pathway to futures in high-demand fields, and we are able to start right here at Davis School."

The organization plans to reach more than 10 schools or community centers in 2026. The model can be brought out almost anywhere in the region.

Kim Smith, Director of Community Impact at Comcast, added, "Comcast is proud to be a partner. This program opens up science and math activities to all girls in the community and helps us build a strong future workforce."

Schools and community organizations may request a lab visit by emailing customercare@gscsnj.org. For general information or to discuss support for Mobile STEM Lab programming, call 1-800-582-7692 or 856-795-1560.