Welcome to Acton PIP!

Acton PIP is a group of volunteers who sponsor science and math events for students in grades K-12.

Find out more about us. Join the E-Loop.

Karen Herther PIP Co-chair (978) 263-6742

John Petersen PIP Co-chair (978) 263-6144

PIP Volunteers Wanted

Acton PIP is always looking for parent and student volunteers. Students can earn community service credit for volunteering.

PIP Fundraiser: Reusable Bags

Help the environment and support Acton PIP by ordering our earth-friendly PIP bags for $5.00 each. Go "green" while showing your commitment to PIP and STEM education K-12. Order your reusable oversized grocery bag with PIP logo here.

PIP News

Acton PIP and the Acton Solar Panel Project support local green energy initiatives. New renewable energy mini grants are available. Contact PIP to learn more about these grant opportunities.

Acton Solar Panel Project

See Acton's Solar Energy Data

Acton was awarded a free 2kW solar panel by the Massachusetts Technology Collaborative after a vigorous grassroots campaign, which resulted in 170 donations from Acton households and businesses to the nonprofit New England Wind Fund. Acton PIP and the Acton Climate Action Team (ACAT) celebrate this local green renewable energy project. To find out more about renewable energy, visit the Solar Panel Challenge and Wind Power Websites. Want to check your energy consumption?Calculate Your Carbon Footprint!

Summer Outdoor Ideas

Museum of Science
New England Aquarium
Worcester EcoTarium
Acton Discovery Museums
Acton Memorial Library
Library Museum Passes
Butterfly Place

Summer Indoor Ideas

Take a Math Challenge
Math Forum
ENature
Science NetLinks
Math.com Puzzles & Games

PIP Events

Summer Skills: Math/Language Book Sale
Order your Summer Skills Math, Language and Language Arts Review Books for grades K-12 and support PIP activities. Summerskills Order Form.

Visit the PIP Calendar for all events, times and dates, or open our PIP Brochure to find out more about Acton PIP.

PIP Announces 2008 Award Scholarships

Congratulations to ABRHS graduating seniors, Josh Crofton-McDonald of Acton and Jessica Hatch of Boxborough, for winning the 2008 PIP scholarships. These awards are based on outstanding volunteer service in PIP STEM events. PIP gives preference to students pursuing STEM education. Josh will attend Cornell University and Jessica will attend Case Western University this fall.

Community Events

Discovery Museum Events in Acton

Discover the Science Museums in Acton. August and September events are listed on their website. For youngsters, visit Children's Discovery Museum; for older children in grades 1–6 visit Science Discovery Museum.

Summer Learning

Preventing the Summer Slide
AB Summer School
KUMON Math
Sylvan Learning Center
Sylvan Special Offers
Kaplan SAT Prep
MetroWest Mathematics