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.
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.
Buds & Branches: Free Nature Program for Kids – Grand Rapids, MI
Buds & Branches is a free nature program for kids in Grand Rapids, MI hosted by the Calvin University Ecosystem Preserve & Native Gardens. Children explore ecology and the outdoors through guided activities.
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.
Spring Break Camp: Just Zoo It – Grand Rapids, MI
Spring Break Camp: Just Zoo It is a behind-the-scenes animal science camp on April 8–9, 2026 at John Ball Zoo in Grand Rapids, MI. Kids explore zoo operations and animal care through hands-on activities.
Spring Break Camp: Animal Olympics – Grand Rapids, MI
Spring Break Camp: Animal Olympics is a hands-on animal science camp on April 6–7, 2026 at John Ball Zoo in Grand Rapids, MI. Kids explore how mammals and birds move through STEM-based activities.
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.
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.
STEM Summer Camp in Lansing: Camp Invention at Delta Center Elementary – Lansing, MI
Camp Invention is a hands-on STEM summer camp at Delta Center Elementary in Lansing, MI. Elementary students explore invention, engineering, and creative problem-solving through collaborative, project-based activities.
Minecraft Modding Summer Camp at The Future Innovators Academy – Ann Arbor, MI
The Minecraft Modding Summer Camp (July 13–17, 2026) at The Future Innovators Academy in Ann Arbor, MI teaches students to design custom Minecraft mods using visual coding and 3D modeling tools in a hands-on STEM environment.
Junior Detectives – STEM Camp for Kids at Kalamazoo Nature Center – Kalamazoo, MI
Junior Detectives – STEM Camp for Kids (Session 9) at Kalamazoo Nature Center is a half-day outdoor nature exploration camp for ages 4–6, running August 10–14, 2026 in Kalamazoo, MI. Campers investigate animal tracks, habitats, and nature mysteries.
Camp Curious at the Grand Rapids Public Museum – Grand Rapids, MI
Camp Curious is a summer day camp at the Grand Rapids Public Museum offering themed STEAM and science-based activities for preschool through middle school age kids.