Launching Futures, One Child at a Time

Who are we?

STARBASE Victory is a 501(C)3 nonprofit funded through a unique partnership between Portsmouth Public Schools (PPS) and the community. Our students, every 4th, 5th, 6th grader, have opportunities to be engaged in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) to learn and prepare for a better future!

You might ask why we start so young in STEM education. Technology is changing. The global economy is competitive. Our workforce has to be literate in math and science to fill the many STEM related positions required to innovate, build, and think creatively. If students get excited about science, math, and technology at an early age, they are more likely to study these courses as they get into high school and beyond.

Our mission is to provide innovative and experiential STEM learning opportunities for all students. Our success is clearly defined in over 20 years of positive outcomes. We hope you will use this website as a resource to discover the many ways you can assist us.

ENVIROBASE

Fourth-grade students learn about the weather and the Elizabeth River Watershed. Students perform experiments on the water, observe the flora and fauna surrounding the waterways, and work with oysters to determine the important role they play in the health of the river.

MEDBASE

Fifth-grade students engage in a variety of career awareness activities designed to highlight the many health science career opportunities in our Hampton Roads area. Using workplace readiness strategies, students will explore forensic analysis, epidemiology, infectious disease, and learn treatment practices such as CPR.

AEROBASE

Sixth-grade students complete this four-day program which focuses on force, motion, and energy. The curriculum emphasizes problem-based, hands-on learning using an elementary physics and aviation-based curriculum.

Summer Camps

STARBASE instructors offer Summer Camps allowing students to continue to expand their STEM skills. Of course, they just think they are having fun… and they are.