Understand the mission
Explore our visits and STEMEdu materials. Consider what would suit your local learners.
- Explore our work and dated visit archive for examples.
- Identify a local educational need or opportunity you want to discuss.
START AN ECLIPSELEARNS CHAPTER
Local leadership.
Shared purpose.
Build a local team. Bring STEM learning to your school or community.
WHAT A CHAPTER CAN DO
Bring the mission
closer to your community.
A chapter is a local team helping children explore STEM.
Propose a learning activity, school or orphanage visit, or volunteer initiative. We’ll discuss the next steps together.
Understand our educational workYOUR STARTING TEAM
Start with people
you can build with.
Propose at least three core leaders and two general members.
3core leaders
2general members
A proposed team of at least five people.
FROM INTEREST TO A LOCAL PLAN
How starting
a chapter works.
Prepare your proposal with these steps. Our team will confirm requirements and next steps.
Gather your proposed team
Recruit committed teammates. Discuss their interests, availability, and responsibilities.
- Prepare at least three core leaders and two general members.
- Agree on a main point of contact for your application.
Prepare a realistic local idea
Start with a focused idea that fits your community, team capacity, and support needs.
- Describe your school or city, relevant experience, and intended audience.
- Consider how often your team could organize activities.
Submit the chapter interest form
Submit your team, plan, and contact details through the chapter interest form.
- Include your team, location, experience, and proposed activity frequency.
- Keep a copy of the information your team submitted.
Connect and agree on next steps
Our team follows up through Instagram to discuss responsibilities, activities, and support.
- Watch the Instagram account you provide for a message.
- Confirm chapter arrangements with EclipseLearns before announcing activities under its name.
PLANNING YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
Different strengths.
A team that works together.
Suggested responsibilities—not required official titles.
Team coordination
Coordinate communication, preparation, responsibilities, and schedules.
Learning & activities
Choose STEM topics and prepare materials and activities.
Community & logistics
Coordinate with hosts and arrange materials and venues.
THINKING ABOUT YOUR FIRST ACTIVITY
Start focused.
Prepare with care.
After discussing your proposal with us, use this checklist to plan your activity.
- Who is the activity for, and what should participants learn?
- Who will host, and what dates, space, and permissions need to be agreed?
- Which materials, volunteer roles, and practical arrangements are needed?
- How will adults supervise activities and support children’s participation?
- How will you gather feedback and document the activity with appropriate permission?
For STEMEdu books, contact @eclipselearns to request a resource access code and discuss your intended use.
Explore the learning libraryBEFORE YOU APPLY
Chapter questions,
answered.
Do I need a team before applying?
The interest form asks for a proposed team of at least three core leaders and two general members. If you are still forming a team, contact @eclipselearns to discuss your situation.
Can I propose a chapter at my school or in my city?
The form asks about your school or city. Describe the community you hope to work with and the local opportunities you see; the team will discuss the proposal with you.
How often should a chapter organize activities?
Share a realistic proposed frequency in the form. Confirm current expectations with EclipseLearns rather than committing your team to a schedule it cannot sustain.
Does submitting the form mean our chapter is approved?
The form starts a conversation. Wait for the team to confirm the next steps and chapter arrangements before presenting your group as an official EclipseLearns chapter.
How can our team use STEMEdu materials?
Browse the learning library, then request an access code from @eclipselearns. Discuss how you want to use, adapt, or distribute the materials with the team.
How will EclipseLearns contact us?
The chapter interest form says the team will follow up through Instagram. Make sure the account you provide is accurate and check your message requests.
TAKE THE FIRST STEP
Build your team.
Bring your idea.
Prepare your proposed team, school or city, relevant experience, and a realistic idea for local activities. Then tell us what you would like to build together.