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.
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.
Beginner Coding for Kids (Ages 9–13) – Bloomfield Township, MI
Beginner Coding for Kids is a free introductory coding class for ages 9–13 on March 18, 2026 at the Bloomfield Township Public Library in Metro Detroit. Kids learn beginner programming concepts through guided activities.
Make It! Woodworking Workshop (Ages 9–13) – Lansing, MI
Make It! Woodworking is a hands-on maker workshop for ages 9–13 on March 14, 2026 at Impression 5 Science Center in Lansing, MI. Kids use real tools to measure, cut, and assemble a wooden project.
Game ON: Mario & Friends After-School STEM Program – Grand Rapids, MI
Game ON: Mario & Friends is a multi-week after-school STEAM program running Mondays from March 9–April 20, 2026 at Roguewood Elementary in the Grand Rapids area. Kids build moving LEGO® models inspired by Mario characters.
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.
Space Science Overnight Program – Bloomfield Hills, MI
Space Science Overnight is an April 25, 2026 astronomy overnight program at Cranbrook Institute of Science in Bloomfield Hills, MI. Students explore space science, hold a real meteorite, and participate in hands-on activities.
Crime Scene Science Investigation Overnight Program – Bloomfield Hills, MI
Crime Scene Science Investigation is a forensic science overnight program on March 14, 2026 at Cranbrook Institute of Science in Bloomfield Hills, MI. Students analyze evidence and solve a simulated crime.
Code on Wheels: Introduction to Programming Through Video Game Creation – After-School Coding Program for Kids – Grand Rapids, MI
Code on Wheels is an after-school coding and video game creation program for kids in Grand Rapids, MI. Meeting Wednesdays from March 4–25, 2026, students use GDevelop to build their own video games while learning programming fundamentals.
Bubbling Potions and Fizzy Formulas: Hands-On Chemistry Program for Kids – Novi, MI
Bubbling Potions and Fizzy Formulas is a hands-on chemistry program for kids on February 16, 2026 in Novi, MI. Children explore chemical reactions through fun, fizzing experiments led by Mad Science of Detroit.
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.
Grossology: One-Day Break Camp for Kids – Ann Arbor, MI
Grossology is a one-day science break camp for kids on March 31, 2026 at the Leslie Science & Nature Center in Ann Arbor, MI. Children explore animal adaptations, microbes, decomposition, and ecosystems through hands-on activities.
Surviving the Snow: Nature Day Camp Series for Kids – Kalamazoo, MI
Surviving the Snow is a winter nature day camp for kids on February 2, 2026 at the Kalamazoo Nature Center in Kalamazoo, MI. Children explore how plants and animals survive winter through hands-on outdoor activities.
Water Wonders: Spring L.A.B.S. STEAM Science Day Program for Kids – Lansing, MI
Water Wonders is a Spring L.A.B.S. STEAM science day program at Impression 5 Science Center in Lansing, MI, on March 27, 2026. Kids explore water science through experiments, watercolor art, and creative boat-building.
Engineering Exploration Day: Hands-On STEM Event for Kids – East Lansing, MI
Engineering Exploration Day is a free, hands-on STEM event for students in grades 4–8, taking place February 21, 2026 at Michigan State University in East Lansing, MI. Participants explore engineering through interactive activities and guided tracks.
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.