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.
Sparking Science Parent + Child STEM Class (Ages 2–4) – Lansing, MI
Sparking Science is a parent-and-child STEM class for ages 2–4 at Impression 5 Science Center in Lansing, MI. Families explore science through hands-on, sensory-based activities in a playful learning environment.
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.
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.
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.
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.