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.
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.
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.
Automotive Engineering: High School Automotive Engineering Summer Camp – Southfield, MI
Automotive Engineering is a hands-on summer camp for high school students in Summer 2026 at Lawrence Technological University in Southfield, MI. Students explore vehicle systems and engineering concepts.
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.
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.
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.