STEM Programs Near Me

Check out our latest Toddler STEAM Class! Try out this DEMO class to determine if it is the right fit for your child and you! There is NO REFUND if you don't show up to the class. Class Description: Bring your little ones to join the fun and build community each week! From chemical reactions to squishy glow in the dark fun, our Toddler STEAM class provides children an opportunity to learn through play. They will delight themselves by getting their hands messy with STEAM experiments and projects, while nurturing their cognitive growth, and honing their problem-solving and fine motor skills. NOTE: this class is for new students only.

Join us for a special day of cooking, playing, crafting, and tasting! Kid-chefs will get to craft their own breakfast, lunch, and sweet snack throughout the day, spend time outdoors, create fun food-inspired art, and much more! General Schedule: 9:00-9:30 am - Arrivals & Activity Centers I 9:30-10:00 am - Circle Time, Story + Stretching 10:00-11:30 am - Cooking Activity 1 + Brunch 11:30-12:45 pm - STEM Activity + Cooking Activity II 12:45-1:15 pm - Lunch + Quiet Time 1:30-2:30 pm - Outdoor Play and/or Art Projects 2:30-2:45 pm - Snack 2:45 - 3:00 pm - Sharing Circle and Pick-Up Max of 26 students in this camp.

⚡🔬 Spark Curiosity and Movement at GrowFit’s Science + All-Sports Camp! Calling all future scientists, inventors, and explorers in grades 1–3! GrowFit’s Science + All-Sports Camp blends the excitement of hands-on discovery with the energy of multi-sport fun. Mornings are all about science experiments, creativity, and discovery—while afternoons are packed with sports, teamwork, and laughter. It’s the perfect balance of brain power and playtime! Why Choose GrowFit’s Science + All-Sports Camp? 🔬 Explosive Science Fun: From building erupting volcanoes and creating glow-in-the-dark bouncy balls to crafting colorful kaleidoscopes, campers explore the magic of science through exciting hands-on experiments. 🧪 Curious Minds at Work: Campers dive into chemistry, physics, and engineering concepts in a playful, age-appropriate way that sparks critical thinking and creativity. 🏅 Active Afternoons: After lunch, the fun continues with our All-Sports Camp—featuring a variety of games like soccer, basketball, gaga ball, and bounce house tag. 🤝 Teamwork and Discovery: Whether mixing experiments or mastering teamwork on the field, campers collaborate, problem-solve, and celebrate each other’s successes. 📈 Full-Week Experience: Each day builds on the last, so full-week registration is required—giving kids the time to fully explore, experiment, and grow. Camp Details: 🕘 Time: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM (Full-Day Program) 🔬 Morning: Science Camp (9:00 AM – 12:00 PM) 🏅 Afternoon: All-Sports Camp (12:00 PM – 4:00 PM) 📍 Location: The Academy 🚗 Drop-off: 8:45–9:00 AM | Pick-up: 3:30–4:00 PM 🎒 What to Bring: Comfortable clothes that can get messy, a water bottle, lunch, and two snacks. With over a decade of experience delivering enriching and fun-filled camps, GrowFit’s Science + All-Sports Camp inspires curiosity, confidence, and connection—where discovery meets play every single day! ⚡ Ready to Experiment, Explore, and Play? Spots fill quickly—register today and watch your child’s curiosity and creativity come to life! Refunds and Cancellations: Cancellations made at least 30 days prior to the camp date will be eligible for a full refund, minus a 10% cancellation fee. For cancellations within 30 days of the camp start date, we’re happy to offer a credit for future participation. Please note: cancellations on or after the start of camp are non-refundable. Tax ID: 81-1018163

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In the Applied Science Lab, students explore real-world science through fun, hands-on experiments. Each week, they build working projects like helicopters, flashlights, wind turbines, and more using everyday materials. The class encourages creativity, problem-solving, and teamwork while teaching core science and engineering concepts. No screens or kits—just engaging, interactive learning. It’s the perfect class for curious kids who love to build, explore, and discover how things work

In the Applied Science Lab, students explore real-world science through fun, hands-on experiments. Each week, they build working projects like helicopters, flashlights, wind turbines, and more using everyday materials. The class encourages creativity, problem-solving, and teamwork while teaching core science and engineering concepts. No screens or kits—just engaging, interactive learning. It’s the perfect class for curious kids who love to build, explore, and discover how things work

Why use your PTO when you can use your WOW Back-Up Care? Join us for a full day of winter fun! Obstacle Courses, Arts & Crafts, Spanish & more... Includes Breakfast, lunch, and afternoon snack. Information will be sent out the week before with full details. Supplies Needed: Complete Set of Clothes Sippy Cup If you have any questions, please email us at office@worldofwondercenter.com.

A playful twist on a traditional preschool/pre-k class. Children will develop the fundamental skills necessary for success in future learning environments. They will explore letter recognition, phonics, sight words, spelling, and comprehension. They will build social skills during Gathering Time, while exploring the day’s fun and imaginative theme. Children will learn decision-making skills and build fine motor skills during our station play, and expand their creativity through art. S.T.E.M activities include age-appropriate experiments and activities in science, technology, engineering, and math.

Our school skill classes help your child make that important transition to academic learning by way of a creative bridge. Our program instils classroom curiosity and a genuine love of learning. Children build self-confidence through art, science, math, language, movement and more.

3 - 5 Year Old Drop Off. A multi-disciplinary class designed to introduce your child to engineering, design, art, math and movement. This S.T.E.A.M inspired class is great for the young maker, mover and thinker. It takes an active approach to school readiness and maintains our whole-child learning philosophy.

Join us each week for a fun and educational homeschool art class where creativity meets learning! Every session explores a different educational theme—such as science, history, nature, or literature—and guides students through an exciting art project inspired by that topic. This hands-on approach encourages curiosity, critical thinking, and self-expression while reinforcing key educational concepts in a memorable and creative way. Perfect for homeschoolers of all ages!

Encourage curiosity and build self-confidence in your preschooler through art, science exploration, play and more. Teachers also read children's books that explore and nurture key social and emotional skills, engage in activities that require cooperation

Power up your world! From playing games to travelling, energy fuels our daily routines. But where does it come from, and what's the impact? Traditional energy sources affect our climate, making clean, renewable options like solar, wind, water, and geothermal power crucial for our future. In this camp, students become Energy Explorers, diving into the fascinating STEM behind these green resources. Through exciting hands-on projects, you'll investigate eco-conscious technologies and discover how we can power our planet sustainably. Join us to explore the future of energy! Note1: This camp includes a take home kit that is specific to the Wednesday curriculum. Note2: Aftercare for Wednesday, 12/31 is only offered until 4pm.

Encourage curiosity and build self-confidence in your preschooler through art, science exploration, play and more. Teachers also read children's books that explore and nurture key social and emotional skills, engage in activities that require cooperation.

Get ready for a week packed with creativity, color, and hands-on fun! Our Slime & Ceramics Camp gives young makers the best of both worlds—messy, stretchy, sensational slime and beautifully hand-painted ceramics. From glitter and glow-in-the-dark slimes to fluffy, crunchy, and scented varieties, kids will learn slime-making techniques that spark imagination and sensory play. On the ceramics side, campers can pick from a variety of pieces to paint or try simple clay-building projects that let them express their unique style. With guided instruction, plenty of creative freedom, and a relaxed, supportive atmosphere, every child will finish the week with a collection of custom slimes and ceramic treasures to take home. It’s the perfect blend of art, science, and pure fun—ideal for kids who love to create, experiment, and get a little messy! ​For full day please pack a NUT FREE snack and lunch. Half day only a NUT FREE snack. PLEASE EMAIL A PDF REGISTRATION FORM & MEDICAL PRIOR TO THE START OF CAMP TO bethel@thegigglingpig.com

Encourage curiosity and build self-confidence in your preschooler through art, science exploration, play and more. Teachers also read children's books that explore and nurture key social and emotional skills, engage in activities that require cooperation.

Each activity will encourage imagination, creativity, and exploration as children design and build their very own Dream World. It’s the perfect way to spend a no-school day—crafting, imagining, and bringing their dream ideas to life. ~Drop off starts at 9:00am. ~Pick up is 2:45pm to 3:00pm. ~No aftercare will be offered for this camp. What to Bring: ~No NUTS or nut products are allowed at our program. ~Two healthy snacks (morning and afternoon) ~Lunch (Please DO NOT pack sugary drinks, gum, or sweets) ~A refillable water bottle ~Comfortable clothes that can get messy and stained ~A jacket, sunhat, and layers ~Sunscreen applied before camp ~A pair of extra clothing Requirements ~4–8 years old (NO EXCEPTIONS) ~Children must be ready to follow safety guidelines and engage in their projects for 30 minutes or more. ~Children must be fully potty-trained and capable of handling their bathroom needs independently. ~Any medical conditions (such as allergies or diabetes) and/or behavioral needs (neurodiversity, trauma) your child may have must be informed during the sign-up process. This information helps us prepare and support your child. All information is kept confidential. Messy Art Lab Camps Refund & Cancellation Policy ~100% refund for cancellations within 24 hours of registration. ~All enrollment fees include a non-refundable deposit of 20%. ~Refund of enrollment fee minus the 20% non-refundable deposit if cancellation is made prior to 30 days of session start date. ~No refund for cancellations made within 30 days of session start date unless the spot is filled, in which case a refund credit minus the 20% non-refundable deposit will be issued. ~Cancellations must be requested in writing via email. ~Approval for transfer of camp week to another week will be determined on a case-by-case basis and per availability, with a penalty fee of the 20% non-refundable deposit if made within 30 days of the original camp week start date.

Encourage curiosity and build self-confidence in your preschooler through art, science exploration, play and more. Teachers also read children's books that explore and nurture key social and emotional skills, engage in activities that require cooperation. This is a 2 hour drop off class.

Learn how technology thinks — not just how to use it. Coding isn’t about memorizing commands or trying to compete with AI. It’s about learning how to think clearly, logically, and creatively in a digital world...and that skill is more important than ever. In Coding 101, students are introduced to the fundamentals of programming in a way that is approachable, engaging, and confidence-building. Through hands-on projects and interactive challenges, campers learn how code actually works behind the scenes — and how humans guide technology to do meaningful things. This camp focuses on core thinking skills: Breaking big problems into smaller steps Recognizing patterns Testing ideas and fixing mistakes Understanding cause and effect These are the same skills used by software engineers, game designers, data scientists — and even the teams who build and train AI systems. What students will do: Learn the basics of coding logic and structure Write programs and interactive projects Understand how computers “follow instructions” Practice problem-solving, debugging, and iteration Build confidence working with technology, not just consuming it For Loops, If/Else Statements, While Loops used daily by software engineers! Rather than treating coding as a rigid or intimidating subject, Coding 101 makes it accessible and empowering. Students leave with a strong foundation that prepares them for more advanced camps like game design, robotics, Minecraft modding, and beyond. For parents wondering whether coding is still relevant in an AI-powered world: AI doesn’t replace coding — it amplifies the people who understand it. Learning to code helps students become creators, problem-solvers, and critical thinkers who can shape technology instead of being shaped by it. This camp is an ideal starting point for students who are curious about how technology works and want to build skills that will serve them across school, careers, and life.

Turn imagination into a Minecraft world of your own. If your child loves Minecraft, this camp shows them how to go beyond playing the game and start creating inside it. In Junior Minecraft, campers learn the foundations of Minecraft modding (short for "modifying") using an age-appropriate, block-based coding system that’s intuitive, visual, and fun. Students explore how Minecraft works behind the scenes as they customize characters, modify gear, and make meaningful changes to their worlds...all in a supportive, beginner-friendly environment. Campers work inside curated Minecraft worlds designed specifically for learning. Through guided challenges and creative projects, they’re introduced to the core ideas of “modding” while building confidence, problem-solving skills, and a sense of ownership over what they create. What students will do: Learn the basics of block-based coding Customize Minecraft worlds, characters, and items Explore how games are built and modified Follow structured challenges with room for creativity Build confidence using technology as a creator, not just a player This camp is ideal for younger Minecraft fans who are curious, creative, and ready to take their first steps into coding and game design—no prior experience required. Important note: This camp requires a Minecraft Java Edition account, available at: https://www.minecraft.net/en-us/store/minecraft-java-edition If your student enjoys Junior Minecraft, they may also love: Junior Game Designers (Scratch Programming) LEGO Robotics Roblox Game Design Junior Minecraft is often the first step in a longer STEM journey...and one of our most popular ways for kids to discover that learning can be just as fun as gaming.

In this hands-on engineering camp, students learn how to build their own interactive electronic devices. Using user-friendly microcontrollers, campers will build circuits, then code them to create systems that light up, buzz, react to motion & sound, and more. Students begin with the basics—how electricity flows, how devices collect data, and how coding controls hardware—then apply those skills to build smart alarms, reaction-time games, simple monitors, and interactive devices. (No coding experience required.) By the end of the week, each camper will have developed a working knowledge of physical computing, controls, sensors and more. This camp is ideal for students new to electronics as well as those ready to level up their engineering skills. Recommended for ages 11-15.