Tiger Woods and his nonprofit TGR Foundation have officially opened the TGR Learning Lab Philadelphia.
In partnership with Cobbs Creek Foundation and supporters, including capital campaign lead donors, the Smilow Foundation, and the Woodland family, the Smilow Woodland TGR Learning Lab is the first completed project of the ongoing Cobbs Creek Golf and Education Campus development. Located in West Philadelphia, the Learning Lab will serve local students from first through 12th grades, providing access to science, technology, engineering, arts, and math (STEAM) educational enrichment, career and college readiness, and health and well-being programs.
“I’m excited to open the doors to our second TGR Learning Lab in Philadelphia as it combines my passion for supporting youth through education and golf,” Woods said.. “At the Learning Lab, we will provide opportunities for thousands of kids to learn, grow, and chase after their dreams for many years to come. Having it located at Cobbs Creek, with its ties to Charlie Sifford, makes it truly special.”
The 30,000-square-foot facility holds nine classrooms, a multi-purpose room, a music recording room, a podcast studio, a maker space, and a Full Swing golf simulator. The programs offered range from multi-week STEAM-based courses to tutoring, college preparatory workshops, and career-connected learning experiences, all available for free to local youth.
“We’re excited to be open to serve our community and grateful for our partnership with Cobbs Creek Foundation for the transformative impact we will have on local youth through our programs,” said Meredith Foote, executive director, TGR Learning Lab Philadelphia. “Nothing like this exists in this part of the city, and we’re thrilled to build on TGR Foundation’s legacy of empowering youth through education.”
The TGR Learning Lab at Cobbs Creek is the second location to be opened by Woods’ nonprofit, TGR Foundation, expanding his vision of creating safe spaces for kids to “learn, grow and chase after their dreams.” The flagship location in Anaheim, CA., opened in 2006 and has served more than 200,000 students. The TGR Learning Lab Philadelphia is projected to serve more than over 4,500 students annually through its programming.
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