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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Computational Biology STEM Camp (Session 1) at miRcore Research – Ann Arbor, MI
The Computational Biology STEM Camp (Session 1) by miRcore Research is a one-week summer research program for high school students interested in genomics, data analysis, and biomedical science. Session 1 runs June 15–19, 2026, with in-person participation in Ann Arbor, Michigan, or a virtual option.
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.