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.
Bubbling Potions and Fizzy Formulas: Hands-On Chemistry Day Camp for Kids – Novi, MI
Bubbling Potions and Fizzy Formulas is a one-day chemistry camp for grades K–5 at the Mad Science Lab in Novi. Kids explore chemical reactions by making lava lamps, slime, bouncy balls, and more. No prior experience required.
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.
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.
STEM Summer Camp in Lansing: Camp Invention at Delta Center Elementary – Lansing, MI
Camp Invention is a hands-on STEM summer camp at Delta Center Elementary in Lansing, MI. Elementary students explore invention, engineering, and creative problem-solving through collaborative, project-based activities.
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.
Minecraft Modding Summer Camp at The Future Innovators Academy – Ann Arbor, MI
The Minecraft Modding Summer Camp (July 13–17, 2026) at The Future Innovators Academy in Ann Arbor, MI teaches students to design custom Minecraft mods using visual coding and 3D modeling tools in a hands-on STEM environment.
Junior Detectives – STEM Camp for Kids at Kalamazoo Nature Center – Kalamazoo, MI
Junior Detectives – STEM Camp for Kids (Session 9) at Kalamazoo Nature Center is a half-day outdoor nature exploration camp for ages 4–6, running August 10–14, 2026 in Kalamazoo, MI. Campers investigate animal tracks, habitats, and nature mysteries.
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.