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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Creepy, Crawly Creatures: Preschool STEAM Program for Kids – Kalamazoo, MI
Creepy, Crawly Creatures is a preschool STEAM program on March 4, 2026 at the Air Zoo in Kalamazoo, MI. Young children explore animals, observe worms, meet a reptile, and create a glowing firefly craft.
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.