Privacy Policy for After the Peanut

Website: afterthepeanut.com

At After the Peanut, we are committed to protecting the privacy and personal information of our visitors. This policy outlines what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your data while using our website.

Comments

When visitors leave comments on our site, we collect the data shown in the comments form, as well as the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string. This information helps us with spam detection and site security.

If you use the Gravatar service, an anonymized string (hash) created from your email address may be provided to Gravatar to determine if you have a profile. The Gravatar privacy policy is available at https://automattic.com/privacy/. Once your comment is approved, your profile picture may be visible publicly in the context of your comment.

Media

If you upload images to the website, we recommend removing embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Please be aware that other visitors may be able to download and extract location data from images on the site.

Cookies

We use cookies to enhance your experience and simplify your interactions with our site.

  • If you leave a comment, you may opt-in to saving your name, email address, and website in cookies. These cookies last for one year.

  • When you visit our login page, we set a temporary cookie to determine if your browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal data and is discarded when your browser is closed.

  • When you log in, we will set up several cookies to store your login credentials and screen display preferences. Login cookies last for two days; screen options cookies last for one year. If you select “Remember Me,” your login will persist for two weeks. Logging out will remove these cookies.

  • If you edit or publish an article, an additional cookie will be saved in your browser. This cookie contains no personal data and simply indicates the post ID. It expires after one day.

Embedded Content from Other Websites

Our site may include embedded content such as videos, images, or articles. Embedded content from external websites behaves in the same way as if you had visited the external site directly. These sites may collect data, use cookies, embed third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with the content if you have an account and are logged in to that site.

Data Sharing

If you request a password reset, your IP address may be included in the reset email to verify authenticity and prevent abuse.

Data Retention

  • Comments: If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata are retained indefinitely to help us recognize and approve follow-up comments automatically.

  • Registered Users: If you create an account on our site, we store the personal information you provide in your user profile. You may view, edit, or delete your personal information at any time (with the exception of your username). Site administrators can also view and edit this information.

Your Data Rights

If you have an account or have left comments on the site, you have the right to request an exported file of the personal data we hold about you. You may also request that we erase any personal data we hold, except for information we are required to retain for administrative, legal, or security purposes.

Where Your Data Is Sent

Visitor comments may be reviewed through an automated spam detection service.

If you have any questions about this policy or would like to exercise your data rights, please contact us through the website. We are committed to creating a safe, secure, and engaging experience for all visitors.



STEAM Enrichment for Homeschoolers

In today’s fast-paced world, it’s more important than ever for children to engage in hands-on, meaningful learning experiences, especially in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics). For homeschooling families, finding innovative and interactive ways to bring these subjects to life can be a challenge. That’s why we are creating a solution!
At After the Peanut, we understand the unique needs of homeschoolers and are committed to providing engaging, hands-on STEAM experiences that spark curiosity and foster creativity. Our programs will be designed to inspire young minds by blending fun with learning, giving students the chance to explore, experiment, and build confidence in their problem-solving skills. Whether it’s building their own inventions, conducting exciting science experiments, or diving into the world of art and engineering, we make STEAM accessible and enjoyable for every learner.
We will begin our STEAM Club for Homeschoolers in January of 2025. Be a part of the development by completing the survey found here.

STEAM Programming

Whether you’re looking to create a STEAM Club, need updates to your curriculum or need a Makerspace designed, we are here to help! We have worked with Early Childhood Centers, K-8 Districts, Special Needs students and young people currently in juvenile detention centers. Our STEAM programming is based on our clients needs and always focuses on innovation, equity, and accessibility. Email us at info@after thepeanut.com to request a FREE 30 minute consultation to change your STEAM programs for the betterment of the next generation!

Full STEAM Ahead (FSA)

Our Full STEAM Ahead initiative focuses on increasing STEAM awareness in the community, STEAM pedagogy in education , and the delivery of STEAM programs. The program improves the school systems overall effectiveness and supports building a community that is full of thriving families. Full STEAM consists of hands on engaging STEAM activities with our Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) from across Will County and beyond. Learn the connection between K-12 STEAM and the real world and raise student engagement.
Stay tuned for Full STEAM Ahead workshops for Spring 2025. Sign up to be the first to know here
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After School STEAM

Our STEAM Explorers program provides engaging experiences through hands-on opportunities, field trips, labs, and college tours. This program augments the traditional school curriculum to provide students with meaningful real-world experiences in STEAM and the businesses behind STEAM products. These programs are open to 3rd-8th grade students.

Summer STEAM Camp

Summer STEAM Camp

Summer STEAM Camp energizes youth and immerses them into engaging, innovative and forward thinking STEAM experiences. Campers can choose from unique STEAM topics each summer! Each week offers hands-on, real world, active STEAM activities for ages 7-15. Currently we are hosting our Summer STEAM Camp at the state of the art campus of Lewis University Campus and Joliet Junior College in Romeoville, IL. 2025 Summer STEAM Camp Topics will be released in March 2025.