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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
High School STEM Research Camp: The Path to the Cure – Grand Rapids, MI
The Path to the Cure is a high school STEM research camp (June 22–25, 2026) at Van Andel Institute for Education in Grand Rapids, MI. Students explore biomedical research, scientific reasoning, and translational science through hands-on activities.
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.