STEM Programs Near Me

DESCRIPTION In this course, students learn the technical and artistic essentials of website development, from crafting web pages with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript to selecting hosting services and publishing online, while also learning to create high-quality website assets using professional photography techniques. KEY CONCEPTS HTML/CSS Programming Web Development and Design Introduction to Text-Based Coding Javascript Graphic Design Databases Photography Visual Studio SPRINTS Web Development Web Development II Photography JavaScript I Midterm Graphic Design Databases Web Hosting Final Project SOFT SKILLS Creativity Design Thinking Logical Thinking Writing Reports and Proposals OUTCOMES Development of a Dynamic Website Photography Portfolio

This 2 hr. drop off class encourages 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.

Camp Footsteps Junior Explorers 2026 A Summer of Discovery, Creativity, and Fun! At Camp Footsteps Junior Explorers 2026, children entering TK through first grade will embark on a summer filled with imagination, friendship, and adventure. Each themed week is thoughtfully designed to spark curiosity, build confidence, and encourage creativity through hands-on learning and play. From inventing and building during Maker’s Week to celebrating freedom and culture during Juneteenth: Freedom to Dream Week, every day brings new opportunities to explore, create, and grow. Campers will enjoy a wide variety of engaging activities, including art projects, outdoor games, field trips, science explorations, cooking projects, and meaningful community experiences that connect learning with fun. Our experienced and caring staff create a safe, nurturing environment where young children are encouraged to try new things, develop friendships, and discover their unique strengths. Whether your child is a budding artist, an enthusiastic explorer, or a hands-on maker, Camp Footsteps Junior Explorers 2026 offers an unforgettable summer filled with laughter, learning, and lasting memories. Week 7 – Staying Fit in the Outdoors Field Trip: The Wave Waterpark, Dublin Let’s get moving! This week is all about staying active, healthy, and having fun outside. Campers will enjoy outdoor games, nature hikes, obstacle courses, and team challenges designed to build strength, balance, and confidence. Along the way, they will learn about healthy habits, teamwork, and the joy of movement in the fresh air. Each day offers new adventures that keep kids engaged, energized, and smiling. Special Event: Footsteps Adventure Challenge Day We’ll create a mini “adventure park” across camp with stations that mix fitness, teamwork, and problem-solving—balance beams, scavenger hunts, relays, and more. Highlight: Each team earns a ribbon or “Adventure Badge” for completing all stations.

This class uses a unique STEAM approach to discuss and build key social skills. Includes activities in engineering, math, art, movement exploration, creativity and imaginary play.

Welcome to Camp Footsteps Adventurers! Footsteps Child Care, in partnership with the City of Belmont Parks and Recreation, is excited to offer nine weeks of summer camp designed specifically for older children and youth entering fourth grade through middle school. This summer, we are thrilled to feature specialized classes provided by Lando, including Advanced LEGO Robotics and Clay Studio Lab. Field Trip: Great America, Santa Clara Special Event: Junior Camp Counselors at Nesbit Farmers Marker & Tasting Day Every day brings something new to discover, learn, and explore—making camp an unforgettable adventure! MONDAY kicks off the week with team-building activities that help campers connect and collaborate, plus Advanced LEGO Robotics (10am-12pm), where they will choose a robotics challenge, plan their build, and test it with real data. Using LEGO® bricks and Technic components (beams, axles, gears, motors, and sensors), they will tune for speed, lift, or control, log test results, and present how each modification improved their design. In the afternoon campers can participate in a group cooking project. TUESDAY features morning hikes through local trails followed by recreational swimming at the Carlmont High School pool. WEDNESDAY is field trip day, with exciting excursions designed for adventure and exploration. Campers will experience thrilling attractions, water activities, outdoor adventures, and even an overnight camping experience! Each trip offers opportunities to build friendships, try new activities, and create unforgettable summer memories. THURSDAY offers flexible morning time for activities and games, along with a trip to the Belmont Library, followed by recreational swim time in the afternoon. FRIDAY wraps up each week with special events, community service projects, or Counselors-In-Training opportunities. From 2pm to 4pm, campers can also join Clay Studio Lab, where they will create gallery-ready, multi-module scenes using internal armatures, balanced bases, and clean joins. They will refine their work with cohesive color palettes and textures while explaining how their design choices enhanced structural integrity and visual clarity.

No school on Presidents Day? Join us for a full day of hands-on science fun! Kids ages 7–11 will dive into exciting experiments and STEM challenges that spark curiosity and creativity—no experience required, just enthusiasm!

Looking for a fun and productive Spring Break for your child? Join Stemtree of Brownsville for our 4-Day STEM Spring Camp! Students explore Science, Coding, Robotics, Engineering, and Electronics through hands-on projects in a small-group setting with personalized guidance based on age and experience. 📅 Camp Schedule: Monday–Thursday 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM (Half Day) 🥪 Please pack a snack and a water bottle daily. ⏰ Optional Add-Ons (Advance Registration Required): • Extended Care: 3:00–5:00 PM Spots are limited to maintain small group instruction. Care.com applies a service fee at checkout.

Spin. Soar. Engineer. In this high-energy LEGO® Robotics theme, students explore machines that spin, soar, splash, and perform dramatic actions—all while learning to code and control their creations. Each build uses rare and hard-to-find LEGO® elements to create dynamic motion and expression. Students will program motors and sensors using a beginner-friendly drag-and-drop interface, building both engineering and creative skills in every session. Disclaimer: Students will not take home any LEGO® kits, parts, or creations. This program is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by the LEGO Group.

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. This is a 3-hour separation class suitable for 3-5 years old.

A multi-disciplinary class designed to introduce your child to engineering, design, art, and math. This S.T.E.A.M. inspired class is great for the young maker and thinker. It takes an active approach to school readiness and maintains our whole-child learning philosophy.

Your Camper will spend half the day in Marine Science Camp: Campers will have the opportunity to utilize our amazing Marine Science Lab with our Marine Science Teacher Ms.Dickey. We will explore the wonders of the marine environment and celebrate habitats and life of the ocean, and our shores. Whether they are new to marine science, or passionate oceanographers at heart, students will take part in creative and hands-on activities, projects, and play that inspire learning and a greater appreciation for ocean stewardship. The other half of their day will be spent in Ninja Warrior Training Camp: Get ready to run, jump, climb, tip toe, skip and battle your way through various challenges, activities, relays and obstacles. Each day there is a focus on one of the many social emotional, and/or physical skills to have the heart, body and mind of a ninja warrior. Daily they train to complete tasks and sharpen skills! All of the camps come together for lunch, recess breaks, and special events. There are free choice activities in the morning/afternoon including games and crafts. **This camp is for the grades listed in the title only** ***REGISTER BY APRIL 24th to RECEIVE A FREE SUMMER AT SEA CREST T-SHIRT*** Please look out for an email (sent to the email you register with) a week or two prior to the start of camp with more details, including any special days happening that week. Our aftercare at camp runs from 3:00pm-4:00pm the charge is an additional $15 a day, if your child is not picked up by 3:05pm they will automatically be checked into aftercare and we will charge the card on file. Aftercare after a long camp day is definitely a time for decompression and may include board games and/or educational films. We also combine all campers at this time including our JK/K and Kindergarten camp. All camps will run contingent upon a certain number of campers signing up. If your camp is cancelled, you will be notified at least 30 days prior. We may also combine the 1st and 2nd grade camps with the 3rd-6th grade camps if there is low enrollment. Cancellation Policy: Registrations canceled at least 30 days prior to the start of camp will receive a full refund. Registrations canceled 15-29 days prior to camp will receive a 50% refund. Cancellations within 14 days of the start of camp will not be refunded. Please wear sunscreen and bring a jacket daily because we never know what coastal weather will bring. Campers are required to bring a lunch, snack and water bottle daily.

This summer at Ocean Explorers Camp, our youngest learners are invited to embark on a magical journey where the ocean comes to life through playful activities and hands on adventures. Picture this: Little ones nestled in our Marine Science Lab, surrounded by real live fish and captivating tales of the ocean. Story time becomes an immersive experience as our young adventurers delve into the mysteries of marine life. We will unleash creativity with magical ocean themed crafts! From crafting sea creature masterpieces to designing underwater wonders, we will bring the magic of the ocean to life through artistic expressions. We will also participate in ocean themed sensory activities that spark curiosity and wonder. We hope to foster a love for the Ocean and all of it's creatures. This camp is for incoming junior kindergarten, transitional kindergarten or kindergarten campers. We strive to provide a fun, nurturing and safe learning environment for our youngest campers. Our staff ratio is 8:1 with a maximum of 24 campers per week. All of the camps come together for lunch, recess breaks, and special events. There are free choice activities in the morning/afternoon including games and crafts. ***REGISTER BY APRIL 24th to RECEIVE A FREE SUMMER AT SEA CREST T-SHIRT*** Please look out for an email (sent to the email you register with) a week or two prior to the start of camp with more details, including any special days happening that week. Our aftercare at camp runs from 3:00pm-4:00pm the charge is an additional $15 a day, if your child is not picked up by 3:05pm they will automatically be checked into aftercare and we will charge the card on file. Aftercare after a long camp day is definitely a time for decompression and may include board games and/or educational films. We also combine all campers at this time including our JK/TK and kindergarten camp. All camps will run contingent upon a certain number of campers signing up. If your camp is cancelled, you will be notified at least 30 days prior. We may also combine the 1st and 2nd grade camps with the 3rd-6th grade camps if there is low enrollment. Cancellation Policy: Registrations canceled at least 30 days prior to the start of camp will receive a full refund. Registrations canceled 15-29 days prior to camp will receive a 50% refund. Cancellations within 14 days of the start of camp will not be refunded. Please wear sunscreen and bring a jacket daily because we never know what coastal weather will bring. Campers are required to bring a lunch, snack and water bottle daily.

Welcome to the "Wild Wild Wilderness Camp," where the spirit of exploration meets the magic of imagination! In this unique experience, young adventurers will delve into the captivating world of wild animals, learn essential survival skills, and experience the fun of "camping" right in our Junior Kindergarten classroom. Campers will create imaginative crafts using natural materials, and learn the basics of reading maps. The week culminates in an exciting scavenger hunt, where campers navigate the school grounds using their newfound map-reading skills to take part in a treasure hunt. All of the camps come together for lunch, recess breaks, and special events. There are free choice activities in the morning/afternoon including games and crafts. This camp is for incoming junior kindergarten, transitional kindergarten or kindergarten campers. We strive to provide a fun, nurturing and safe learning environment for our youngest campers. Our staff ratio is 8:1 with a maximum of 24 campers per week. ***REGISTER BY APRIL 24th to RECEIVE A FREE SUMMER AT SEA CREST T-SHIRT*** Please look out for an email (sent to the email you register with) a week or two prior to the start of camp with more details, including any special days happening that week. Our aftercare at camp runs from 3:00pm-4:00pm the charge is an additional $15 a day, if your child is not picked up by 3:05pm they will automatically be checked into aftercare and we will charge the card on file. Aftercare after a long camp day is definitely a time for decompression and may include board games and/or educational films. We also combine all campers at this time including our JK/TK and Kindergarten camp. All camps will run contingent upon a certain number of campers signing up. If your camp is cancelled, you will be notified at least 30 days prior. We may also combine the 1st and 2nd grade camps with the 3rd-6th grade camps if there is low enrollment. Cancellation Policy: Registrations canceled at least 30 days prior to the start of camp will receive a full refund. Registrations canceled 15-29 days prior to camp will receive a 50% refund. Cancellations within 14 days of the start of camp will not be refunded. Please wear sunscreen and bring a jacket daily because we never know what coastal weather will bring. Campers are required to bring a lunch, snack and water bottle daily.

The LEGO® Minecraft Class is an exciting and educational experience into the world of stop-motion animation production. Using LEGO® building sets based off of the Minecraft theme, students will stage their own scenes from a storyboard and take photos of the scene to tell a story. Then they will edit the images in the Frames 6 animation software where they will add effects, sound and more. Some of the features of the class include: Working in teams to collaborate and create animation projects for each day.A new and unique Minecraft theme for each day, including castle, cave and End worlds.Use of illustrated storyboards to plan out the narrative of the project Photography of the LEGO® sets in action to create slides for stop-motion animation Computer animation software to edit images using green screen, effects and sound Finished projects will be emailed to the parents end of the 6 weeks session. (Please note: IntelliBricks will provide all LEGO® and computers for the class. 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.)

In the Applied Science Lab, students explore real-world science through fun, hands-on experiments. Each week, they build working projects like helicopters, flashlights, wind turbines, and more using everyday materials. The class encourages creativity, problem-solving, and teamwork while teaching core science and engineering concepts. No screens or kits—just engaging, interactive learning. It’s the perfect class for curious kids who love to build, explore, and discover how things work

🔬⚡ Spark Curiosity at GrowFit’s Science + All-Sports Camp — San Ramon! Calling all young scientists, inventors, and curious creators in grades 1–3! GrowFit’s Science + All-Sports Camp in San Ramon offers the perfect full-day blend of hands-on science fun in the morning and high-energy All-Sports games in the afternoon. It’s the ideal mix of brain power and playtime! ⭐ Why Choose GrowFit’s Science + All-Sports Camp? 🔬 Exciting Experiments Every Day: Campers dive into glow-in-the-dark bouncy balls, erupting volcanoes, colorful kaleidoscopes, slime, reactions, and more unforgettable science activities. 🧪 Hands-On Learning: Kids explore chemistry, physics, and engineering concepts through messy, engaging, age-appropriate experimentation. 🤝 Collaboration & Creativity: Campers work together on projects, share discoveries, and cheer each other on in a supportive environment. 📈 Full-Week Program: Experiments and skills progress throughout the week, so drop-ins are not available. Full-week enrollment ensures the best experience. 🎉 Active, Fun-Filled Afternoons: After lunch, campers join our All-Sports Camp for a rotating lineup of games—soccer, basketball, gaga ball, bounce house tag, and more! Camp Details — San Ramon 🕘 Time: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM (Full-Day Program) 🔬 Morning: Science Camp (9:00 AM – 12:00 PM) 🏅 Afternoon: All-Sports Camp (12:00 PM – 4:00 PM) 📍 Location: San Ramon (East Bay Sports Complex) Drop-off: 8:45–9:00 AM at the BACK of San Ramon Sports Pick-up: 3:30–4:00 PM at the BACK of San Ramon Sports What to Bring: Comfortable clothing (science gets messy!) Water bottle Two snacks Lunch Extra clothes are recommended for younger campers With over a decade of experience offering fun, interactive, and confidence-boosting camps, GrowFit’s Science + All-Sports Camp inspires kids to wonder, experiment, and discover—while staying active and having a blast. ⚡ Ready to Discover Something Amazing? Spots fill quickly—register today!

This combination class offers children a sampling of art projects using various media such as painting, clay, watercolors, collage, and pastels. It is amazing what you can create when you explore with your imagination. A variety of materials are used to create your many masterpieces – Many projects are “built upon” each class, so that students experience a variety of mediums and take home several projects. Projects are new every session & seasonal, so sign-up for all sessions.

Give your child the gift of confidence and the joy of cooking! Our culinary program offers hands-on cooking lessons for budding young chefs. We learn more than how to follow a recipe at Lil’ Chef School. We utilize math, science, teamwork, creativity, and more. Children learn the world's cuisines and enhance their experience with fruits, vegetables, herbs & spices while gaining confidence and experience in the kitchen that will last them a lifetime. Children will make 2 recipes each week and will get a tasting of the food they made at the end of class. Recipes are provided online.

Give your child the gift of confidence and the joy of cooking! Our culinary program offers hands-on cooking lessons for budding young chefs. We learn more than how to follow a recipe at Lil’ Chef School. We utilize math, science, teamwork, creativity, and more. Children learn about cuisines of the world and enhance their experience with fruits, vegetables, herbs & spices while gaining confidence and experience in the kitchen that will last them a lifetime. Children will make 2 recipes each week and will get a tasting of the food they made at the end of class. Recipes are provided online.

Description: This course helps transition students from block coding to type coding through interactive Minecraft Education activities, covering core programming concepts like events, variables, and functions, engaging in block coding activities that transition into completing Minecraft Education activities with Python coding and using Lua to create Roblox games, fostering a deeper understanding of block- and text-based coding while emphasizing problem-solving, debugging, and collaborative projects to prepare students for more advanced coding challenges. Key Concepts: Programming Fundamentals Interactive Lessons MakeCode Programming Block Code Programming Transitioning Between Block and Text Code Python Programming Lua Programming Game Development Sprints: Introduction to Minecraft and Programming Intermediate Programming Concepts Advanced Programming Concepts Python Basics: From Blocks to Code Roblox Digital Citizenship and World Building Game Design for Roblox and Lua Programming Game Design for Roblox and Lua Programming II Comprehensive Roblox Development Final Project Soft Skills: Problem-Solving Collaboration Communication Adaptability Leadership Attention to Detail Outcomes: Proficiency in Text-Based Coding Understanding Core Programming Concepts Experience with Minecraft Education and Roblox game development

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.