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Ready Rangers

An innovative after-school STEM program designed to inspire creativity, curiosity, and lifelong learning.

Ready Rangers is PAST Foundation’s after-school STEM program designed specifically for PreK–3rd grade students. Through hands-on exploration, creative problem-solving, and playful discovery, Ready Rangers introduces young learners to the exciting worlds of science, technology, engineering, and math in a space built for curiosity.

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What Makes Ready Rangers Unique?

Safe, Supportive, Inclusive

Every child is encouraged to be curious and creative in a secure and supportive environment.

Interactive STEM Curriculum

Designed specifically for young learners to engage deeply with Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics.

Real-World Connections

Students build foundational STEM habits—like questioning, observing, collaborating, and creating—that prepare them to thrive in school and beyond.

Why Ready Rangers

A quick look at the heart and impact of our program, featuring voices from students, families, and educators.

Program Snapshot

Interested in bringing Ready Rangers to your school or organization?

Grades

PreK–3rd

Cost

Free

Schedule

Varies by location

Location

PAST Innovation Lab

This is a great opportunity for them to explore things to find subjects that they have never known about to learn from those subjects and to say yeah this is something I love.”

— Jennifer Kyre (Instructor)

What People Are Saying

My youngest child loves science but since he's been a ready Rangers it's like he's obsessed with planets he loves planets he loves the solar system he loves learning about astronauts he was introduced to that stuff through his exploration with the Ready Rangers program”

— Paulasia Johnson (Parent)

What People Are Saying

Ready Rangers is just the most fun experience I've had in school.”

— Tahj (student)

What People Are Saying

Support the Program

Ready Rangers is completely free for families, thanks to the support of grants, partners, and generous donors. Want to help us bring this program to more schools and students?

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