STEM & STEAM Programs for Kids in Michigan
Michigan STEM Kids brings together a growing collection of STEM and STEAM programs for kids across Michigan. From hands-on science events and after-school coding programs to seasonal camps and enrichment opportunities, this directory helps families discover educational programs by trusted providers. Browse the full list below to find learning experiences that match your child’s interests, age, and location. Programs are updated regularly as new opportunities become available.
Cranbrook Institute of Science Summer Explore Camps – Bloomfield Hills, MI
Cranbrook Institute of Science hosts themed weekly science day camps for children in kindergarten through grade 8 on its 319-acre National Historic Landmark campus in Bloomfield Hills. Campers explore topics like astronomy, ecology, geology, and outdoor skills through hands-on experiments, planetarium sessions, and museum exploration. Nine weeks of sessions run June through August 2026.
Calvin University Chemistry Camps – Grand Rapids, MI
Calvin University's Chemistry Camps offer week-long day camp sessions for students entering grades 6–8 in Grand Rapids. Campers work alongside a university professor and experienced teachers to explore hands-on chemistry through experiments with polymers, chemical reactions, chromatography, and more. Six sessions run across June and July 2026, with morning and afternoon options available.
Michigan Math and Science Scholars (MMSS): Pre-College Math & Science Summer Program for High School Students – Ann Arbor, MI
Michigan Math and Science Scholars (MMSS) is a University of Michigan summer program for rising high school sophomores–seniors. Students choose one course per two-week session (June–July 2026) with commuter and residential options in Ann Arbor.
Foundations of Python: Coding & Problem-Solving Course (Grades 4–12) – Ann Arbor, MI (Spring 2026)
Foundations of Python is a multi-week coding course for grades 4–12 in Ann Arbor, MI. Students learn Python basics, problem-solving, and core programming concepts through hands-on projects.
Tiny Tinkerers: Intro to Electronics & Creative Coding (Grades 1–3) – Ann Arbor, MI (Sundays)
Tiny Tinkerers is an intro to electronics and creative coding for grades 1–3 in Ann Arbor, MI. Weekly classes meet Sundays from 1:00–2:15 PM at The Future Innovators Academy.
Joy of Coding: Online Python Programming Course for High School Students – University of Michigan
Joy of Coding is a self-paced online Python course created for high school students by the University of Michigan College of Engineering. Students can earn a certificate for college applications and access 1-on-1 support from U-M Engineering students.
Sparking Science Parent + Child STEM Class (Ages 2–4) – Lansing, MI
Sparking Science is a parent-and-child STEM class for ages 2–4 at Impression 5 Science Center in Lansing, MI. Families explore science through hands-on, sensory-based activities in a playful learning environment.
Crawly Creatures Summer Camp – Grand Rapids, MI
Crawly Creatures is a life science summer camp on June 8–11, 2026 in Grand Rapids, MI at Van Andel Institute for Education. Kids explore insects, adaptations, and ecosystems through hands-on science activities.
Critter Coding Summer Camp (Grades 2–3) – Grand Rapids, MI
Critter Coding is a coding summer camp for grades 2–3 on July 20–23, 2026 in Grand Rapids, MI at Van Andel Institute for Education. Kids learn sequencing and inputs/outputs through animal-themed projects.
The Science of the Built World: Welcome Concrete Engineering Summer Camp – Southfield, MI
The Science of the Built World: Welcome Concrete is a civil engineering summer camp for high school students in Summer 2026 at Lawrence Technological University in Southfield, MI. Students explore concrete design and materials science.
Computer Networking, Cybersecurity, and Artificial Intelligence Summer Camp – Southfield, MI
Computer Networking, Cybersecurity, and Artificial Intelligence is a technology summer camp for high school students in Summer 2026 at Lawrence Technological University in Southfield, MI. Students explore networking, security, and AI concepts.
Code-to-Print: 3D Printing and Design Through Coding Summer Camp – Southfield, MI
Code-to-Print is a 3D printing and coding summer camp for high school students in Summer 2026 at Lawrence Technological University in Southfield, MI. Students design and print 3D objects using code.
RoboDog Adventures: Robotics and Python Programming Summer Camp – Southfield, MI
RoboDog Adventures is a robotics and Python programming summer camp for high school students in Summer 2026 at Lawrence Technological University in Southfield, MI. Students program robotic dogs while exploring advanced robotics concepts.
Robotics I: High School Robotics Engineering Summer Camp – Southfield, MI
Robotics I is a hands-on robotics engineering summer camp for high school students in Summer 2026 at Lawrence Technological University in Southfield, MI. Students build and program robots while exploring engineering concepts.
Code on Wheels: Video Game Creation After-School Coding Program – Grand Rapids, MI
Code on Wheels: Introduction to Programming is a four-week after-school coding program for kids ages 8–12 at the David D. Hunting YMCA in Grand Rapids. Students build their own video games using GDevelop, a visual game-development platform, while learning programming fundamentals like sequencing, conditionals, and loops. No prior experience required. Offered through a partnership between Code on Wheels and the YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids.
Forensic Files: Cracking the Case – Forensic Science Summer Camp for Middle School Students – Grand Rapids, MI
Forensic Files: Cracking the Case is a forensic science summer camp for grades 7–9, running July 20–23, 2026 at Van Andel Institute for Education in Grand Rapids, MI. Students solve mock cases using real scientific techniques.
Bubbling Potions and Fizzy Formulas: Hands-On Chemistry Day Camp for Kids – Novi, MI
Bubbling Potions and Fizzy Formulas is a one-day chemistry camp for grades K–5 at the Mad Science Lab in Novi. Kids explore chemical reactions by making lava lamps, slime, bouncy balls, and more. No prior experience required.
Explorers: 4th Grade Innovation & Discovery Camp (Week B) at The Henry Ford – Dearborn, MI
Explorers: 4th Grade Innovation & Discovery Camp (Week B) is a summer camp at The Henry Ford in Dearborn, MI, running July 6–10, 2026. Campers explore innovation, problem-solving, and design thinking through hands-on learning.
Space Explorers: K–2 STEAM Summer Camp (Week 1) at The Future Innovators Academy – Ann Arbor, MI
Space Explorers is a K–2 STEAM summer camp at The Future Innovators Academy in Ann Arbor, MI, running June 15–19, 2026. Young learners explore space science through hands-on building, art, and creative play.
STEM Summer Camp in Novi: Camp Invention (Week 1 – Spark) at Detroit Catholic Central – Novi, MI
Camp Invention: Spark (Week 1) is a hands-on STEM summer camp for elementary students, running June 15–19, 2026 at Detroit Catholic Central High School in Novi, MI. Campers explore invention, creativity, and problem-solving through collaborative activities.