FORGE at Von Steuben Metropolitan Science Center
What is FORGE?
Forging Opportunities Rooted in Growth and Engagement is an out-of-school-time program offered by the local nonprofit North River Commission in collaboration with Von Steuben Metropolitan Science Center. FORGE is free to all registered students and their parents/guardians/caregivers. FORGE provides all programming and materials free to its participants. FORGE is funded by the North River Commission (NRC), including a grant from Illinois State Board of Education Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC).
Rosie Munoz: Von Steuben Metropolitan Science Site Coordinator
I graduated from Northeastern Illinois University and received a bachelor's in biology. I currently live in the Avondale area with my family. I am a new mom to my 10-month-old son. I was raised in Chicago, in the Humboldt Park neighborhood. I grew up knowing I wanted to make a change and be a role model to other children.


Jennifer Sutton: Von Steuben Metropolitan Science Center Principal
Additional FORGE Staff
Carla Escobar, School Liason
cjescobar1@cps.edu
Maddie Polovick, FORGE Program Director
maddie@northrivercommission.org
Marilyn Carteño, FORGE Parent and Family Programs Manager
marilyncarteno@northrivercommission.org
FORGE IN ACTION!
Fall 2021 Registration Form
Will Be Live Soon!
Fall 2021
FORGE Class Schedule
Will be live soon!