Now & Future

South Jersey Lion Dance brings cultural education and rich heritage to life through dynamic presentations and traditional performances at milestone events. By teaching the technical precision, artistry, and athleticism of lion dancing to people of all demographics, the organization preserves important cultural traditions while building confidence and teamwork among its members.

Having a dedicated new facility will transform our program by providing a permanent home—a stable, consistent space where our team can refine routines, foster a deeper sense of community, and sustainably grow our impact.

STEMBox turns curiosity into working projects through three programs: competitive VEX robotics, 3D printing paired with design thinking, and AI literacy taught separately for kids, teens, parents, and professionals. Underneath them sits a free, application-based research mentorship where students build an idea of their own. By teaching people of all ages to design, build, fail, and revise, the program develops the resilience, problem-solving, and teamwork that carry far beyond the lab.

The new facility houses a full-size robotics competition field that stays built for testing and practice, bringing our robotics program to the next level. In addition to more frequent classes, a permanent home also allows us to have 3D printers available for student use.

Donation Tiers

Please consider making an unrestricted general donation to support our mission! Perks are listed below and are available while supplies last.

Class passes apply to one-time or introductory paid Fall classes. Sign up for the class at the Grand Opening to reserve your spot; all classes have limited capacity.

Bao Bao Lion Dance (ages 5-12): Sundays, 3:30-5:00 PM
AI Literacy for Kids (Grades 3 to 5): Sat, Oct 24, 11-12 PM
AI Literacy for Teens (Grades 6 to 10): Sat, Nov 21, 10:30-12 PM
AI Literacy for Parents: Thu, Dec 10, 6-7 PM
Design Thinking x 3D Printing for Kids (Grades 3 to 6): Sun, Oct 25, 1-2:30 PM OR Sat, Nov 14, 10:30-12 PM
Design Thinking x 3D Printing for Adults (ages 18+): Sun, Oct 18, 1-2:30 PM OR Sun, Nov 15, 1-2:30 PM

Year One Wish List

You can also pick an item from our wish list to donate. A label will be placed on the donated object to acknowledge your contribution.

Thank you to our sponsors!

Rooted Forward: Year One

Help us build a uniquely rooted and tech-forward community!