STEM Programs Near Me

Talk Trekkers” Intro to Public Speaking Series (NO Prerequisites) This fun, high-energy, and highly interactive public speaking series is perfect for young speakers of all experience levels! Whether your child is a beginner or already has some public speaking experience, this 5-session, 5-class-hour course provides individualized feedback and tailored challenges to help them grow while having a blast! Students will receive class materials, including a detailed class packet, to support their learning and practice. In each lively, engaging class, students will: LEARN - Learn and improve on the fundamentals of effective public speaking and explore different styles of speaking; - Learn to reduce and manage public speaking anxiety and nervousness; - Learn to implement DAILY positive public speaking and communication habits; - Learn to structure and improve their writing skills; - Understand the differences in various types of public speaking, such as persuasive, informative, storytelling, and conversational skills. DO - Practice their impromptu speech skills as well as prepared written assignments; - Present to the entire group and receive feedback from instructors and peers. IMPROVE - Each student will receive individualized feedback on their speaking to help them grow as confident and effective communicators. - If assignments are written, students will also receive individualized feedback on their writing to enhance clarity, structure, and impact. Every class is packed with high-energy activities, exciting public speaking games, and opportunities to practice new skills in a supportive, dynamic environment. For classes with more than 10 students, two engaging instructors ensure each child receives plenty of attention and feedback. Our instructors are professional teachers and public speaking experts with backgrounds stand-up comedy and performance, making sure every moment is as fun as it is educational!

Join us for a morning of messy, creative fun! Our Toddler Messy Art Studio offers little artists the freedom to explore open-ended art, sensory materials, and hands-on activities at their own pace. Designed especially for toddlers and young children, each session encourages curiosity, creativity, and independence through process-focused art and child-led exploration. Our instructors are there to introduce materials, offer gentle guidance, and support each child’s creative journey. Come for as long as it works for you! Studio hours are 9:30–11:30 AM, and families can stay for the full two hours or drop in for just an hour. Studio Details: ~ Open-ended, process-focused art ~ Sensory-rich, hands-on materials ~ Child-led exploration with instructor support ~ Flexible 9:30–11:30 AM studio time ~ Stay for the full session or just an hour Come get messy, make art, and explore with us!

Join us for a Halloween Costume Party! Wear your costumes, and join us for Fall fun! We'll have Halloween Arts and Crafts and a Halloween Themed Music and Movement Class! Teacher Natalie will also be face painting! Adults are FREE! First student is $45, siblings are 50% off!

Meet, make, and decorate your very own messy monster!

Our afterschool art studio program is designed to give children a creative, relaxed space to unwind after the school day. Afternoons will include art projects, creative play, outdoor exploration, snack and opportunities to connect with friends throughout our amazing SF community. This for TK students through 8th grade.

We’re already feeling grateful for this one! Our November Kids’ Night Out is serving up a night of Thanksgiving-themed art, games, pizza and play, with plenty of reasons to give thanks for a parents’ night out, too!

Where they are: These babies are on the move! Crawling, cruising, rolling, sitting, ready to explore anything and everything. What to expect in class: We boogie down with our babies, get up and dance, give them baby massages, sing them songs, and explore new physical challenges every week through teacher-led activities on the equipment. Explore tummy time from a new perspective or on a new texture, slide down slides on soft lambskins, or take a ride in a gentle swing! Play as a group and socialize with others! Sing songs, learn a routine, and PLAY! Benefits: Physical: Tummy time, crawling, and physical activity stimulate gross motor development, problem solving skills, and spatial awareness. Cognitive: Songs, rhymes, chants, and routines support language development, memory, and communication skills Social: Our classroom environment promotes social and emotional learning Adults: Learn ways to play with your busy crawler! Enjoy games and activities, you can repeat at home, chat with other caregivers, and get some uninterrupted time with your little one.

Experiment Topic: Sweetest Day🧬 (Ice Cream, Gobstopper Science, Gummy Bear Explosion (Demo)) Designed for curious young minds, this program offers exciting, hands-on science activities that encourage exploration and discovery. With experiments and challenges made just for kids aged 7–12, our Weekend Workshops will dive deep into the world of science in a fun, interactive way - building confidence, creativity, and a love for learning. *Features an edible science experiment making DIY Ice Cream!

Join us each week for a fun and educational homeschool art class where creativity meets learning! Every session explores a different educational theme—such as science, history, nature, or literature—and guides students through an exciting art project inspired by that topic. This hands-on approach encourages curiosity, critical thinking, and self-expression while reinforcing key educational concepts in a memorable and creative way. Perfect for homeschoolers of all ages!

Encourage curiosity and build self-confidence in your preschooler through art, science exploration, play and more. Teachers also read children's books that explore and nurture key social and emotional skills, engage in activities that require cooperation.

Join us for three days of Fall Farm Camp at Hawk Creek Farm from November 23rd - 25th, for children ages 5 - 12! As the seasons change, we’ll explore all the Farm has to offer through songs, art, harvest, hands-on projects, and play. Camp gives children the opportunity to connect with nature while taking part in the daily rhythms of farm life, caring for the land, and discovering where our food comes from. Throughout the week, campers will help with seasonal farm work like weeding, watering, mulching, harvesting, and compost care, as well as make seasonal, nature-inspired crafts. There will also be time to explore the Farm, use our imaginations, and enjoy free play. Come ready to get outside, get curious, and get a little dirty! Campers should bring snacks and lunch each day and come prepared for hands-on farm adventures. Have a child younger than 5? Younger campers may be considered on a case-by-case basis. Tuition assistance and applications are available upon request. Golden Bridges Community Member discounts available upon request. Questions? Email camp@goldenbridgesschool.org for more information.

Children and grown ups separate for 60 minutes gently easing them into the preschool experience in a familiar, safe environment. Your little one must be approved to attend this class before purchasing the corresponding membership. Please contact us via email at rochestermi@gymboreeclasses.com You will then be emailed additional information and waivers to sign before your child can attend class.

Sign up for each week- we have a new curriculum each week! Kids will enjoy 4 hours of Art and Art related Activities! Day Camp is a drop off program & for ages 4 and older. Each day includes a variety of Cookies & Canvas event, One Day Workshop, OR Pottery Painting & Open Studio time. Most projects will go home same day. (If they have pottery painting that day, they will need to be picked up following week) Kids enjoy stations as well as several art projects during their 4 hours of fun at the Art Studio! Groups separated by age under K-4 grades, 5-8 grades. Bring peanut free sack lunch, snack & water bottle. Please dress for the weather- as we do take a walk in the neighborhood and eat in the garden on days when we can.

Unlock the Secret Code of Creativity! Ever wonder how math hides inside art? Campers embarked on a hands-on adventure, discovering the surprising magic that happens when numbers and creativity collide. They will experiment with color mixing like scientists (how much yellow really makes green?), measure ingredients to craft unique art supplies, and use the power of geometry to build stunning sculptures. Join us to reveal the hidden shapes, patterns, and proportions that form the building blocks of artistic expression!

Calling all Master Builders! 🧱 If you can dream it, you can build it in our STEAM LEGO® Lab. This week, we’re taking our favorite bricks to the next level with interactive builds that move, shake, and solve problems. From ancient inventions to modern-day marvels, students will explore how the objects we use every day have evolved through the power of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math. Get ready to build, test, and innovate!

Ever wonder what it takes to change the world? Join us to step into the shoes of history’s greatest innovators! Students will explore the wild stories and brilliant minds behind the world's biggest breakthroughs, uncovering how a little 'out-of-this-world' curiosity can spark a scientific revolution.

What does science have to do with food? How does gooey batter turn into a light fluffy cake? Why does cilantro taste great to some and terrible to others? Through kitchen experiments and other hands on activities, students will dig in to what is inside food, and discover the science behind what's on our plates.

Ever wonder how things work? Engineers do, too![1] Our 'Mini-Engineers' camp invites curious minds to dive into the world of design and discovery. Through high-energy games, hands-on building challenges, and creative art projects, your student will step into the shoes of an engineer to invent, test, and make the world function even better!

Embark on an exciting robotics adventure as students build and code imaginative creations like the Majestic Lion, Sea Turtle, and Alien Capture. Using LEGO® motors, sensors, and an easy drag-and-drop coding interface, they'll explore engineering, problem-solving, and creativity through hands-on STEM challenges in every class. (Please note: IntelliBricks will provide all LEGO® and computers for the camp. Children cannot take home any of their creations or LEGO® products. LEGO® group of companies does not sponsor, authorize or endorse any of our programs.)

Don't toss that bottle! In this awesome session, we're transforming everyday recyclables – plastic bottles, cardboard boxes, caps, tubes, and more – into incredible inventions! Become an eco-inventor as you reimagine "junk" to build amazing robots, unique games, helpful gadgets, or anything else your imagination cooks up. Along the way, we'll explore the science behind the materials – why is cardboard strong? Why is plastic flexible or waterproof? Discover the secrets of materials science while designing cool, planet-friendly creations. Unleash your creativity and learn the power of resourcefulness!

With 5 trails and over 60 different challenges, this Adventure Park is the largest forest climbing park in the Columbus area. This is an active climbing adventure! Be ready for some physical challenges! At the heart of the park is the main treehouse platform with 5 separate elevated trails heading off and up into the tree tops. Each is color coded indicating the difficulty of the trail. Like a ski mountain, each climber chooses their own level of challenge. Guests in the park will use the award winning SSB “intelligent belay” system with double-connected safety clips that help keep guests locked to a lifeline cable. This ticket includes about 20-30 minutes of instruction up to 2 hours of climb time. Depending on the climber and the trails chosen, climbers can generally complete two to three trails during a two hour climbing session. This activity is for participants 7 and older and under 270lbs.