STEM Programs Near Me

No school? No problem! This Veteran's Day, young scientists (ages 7–11) dive into a full day of hands-on experiments, exciting discoveries, and science-fueled fun. A jam-packed day of learning they won’t forget!🧬 This camp will highlight all things tech. Scientists can expect to dive into tech experiments! 💻🤖

Calling all Curious Builders! Do you love to take things apart and put them back together? Join us for a few days of 'Tinker Time' where we’ll find out how our favorite things work. Using blocks, boxes, and lots of imagination, our junior engineers will solve fun puzzles and build amazing creations. Get ready to stack, snap, and create as we build the future together! Note: Aftercare runs until 5:30 PM on 12/21–12/23, and until 4:00 PM on 12/24.

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 2-hour separation class suitable for 3-5 years

Join us every Friday this fall for our *NEW* Homeschool Play Club. We will explore art, STEM, movement, problem-solving, social-emotional learning, play, team building, all while learning from one another. Bring whatever fun stuff you've been working on or join in with a fun project the coaches offer in this learning and social time just for home schoolers. Using ESA? Please purchase your class with your ESA issued debit card, submit an invoice to ClassWallet OR purchase on your own card and submit for reimbursement. Read our ESA policy and find the attestation form here: https://www.playformancetucson.com/esa Please contact Katie at katie@playformancetucson.com for help or questions. ESA funds may be used for semester registration only.

This class combines non-mobile babies and crawlers to highlight the developmental abilities of both ages. We will begin class with group activities along with promoting parallel play, socialization, and sensory play. Meet like-minded parents while our instructor leads you through nurturing exercises and activities that stimulate your baby’s brain development. We will end each class with a soft session of bubbles and parachute time.

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 and self-awareness while encouraging communication with peers. This independent class requires that the child is fully potty trained.

How does the brain translate a scent into a memory or a vibration into music? Our five senses are sophisticated data-collection tools that work constantly to map our environment. We will dive into the biology of perception, isolating each sense to study its unique function. By investigating how information travels from our sensory organs to various parts of the brain, students will uncover the vital role these systems play in the human experience.

Easter Favs 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.

Experiment Topic: Spooky Science🦇 (Blood in a Jar, Oreo Moon Phases, Glow in the Dark Slime) Perfect for your young scientist, this program introduces fun, hands-on activities that make science easy and exciting to understand. Tailored just for kids, Mini Lab sparks curiosity while helping them discover the wonders of science in an engaging, playful environment. *Features an edible science experiment using Oreos!

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.

In Drawing/Painting Class we will create a variety of fine art projects focusing on technique and style, composition, brushwork, and systematic practice. KVArteest will give input on our subject matter, as we together decide what we want to learn.

In Drawing/Painting Class we will create a variety of fine art projects focusing on technique and style, composition, brushwork, and systematic practice. KVArteest will give input on our subject matter, as we together decide what we want to learn.

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.

Drone Explorers: STEM Missions is an exciting indoor program for students in grades 4–8. Kids will learn to fly and code real drones while solving hands-on, real-world challenges. Each session blends science, technology, and teamwork in a fun and engaging way. No prior experience is needed—just curiosity and creativity. All equipment is provided, and classes are held safely indoors.

Calling all car lovers out there! During this session, children will build a new kind of car each week and learn the concepts surrounding it. For example one week might focus on a power car where children try different gear combinations and another week might focus on building a car with sails and learn all about wind resistance and its effect on speed. Some models will focus on programming too. (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.)

Immerse yourself in a world of swords, sorcery, and imagination as you take on the roles of brave heroes or dasterdly villains at Playformance Dungeons and Dragons camp!!! This camp will combine the role playing adventure of 5 edition dungeons and dragons with specialized games and activities to create a fun and immersive role play experience. Players will create their own characters, costumes welcomed and encouraged, and take them on adventures in Playformance with our amazing dungeon master team. Games will revolve around quick, one shot adventures or experiences with different dungeon master's along with classic Playformance games featuring a fantasy twist. No experience in D&D is required as our DM team will guide you through the experience and give you the tools to become your character! Feel free to bring your own D&D dice if you'd like but not required. Whether you're an experienced veteran or an eager newbie, this camp will bring you on a D&D adventure you'll never forget!

Outdoor field games in local area parks, weather permitting. We spend the first and last hour of the day inside doing arts and crafts, STEM projects, and indoor sports such bowling and ping pong. The rest of the morning and afternoon we are outdoors doing field games and traditional camp activities utilizing local area parks. We are open rain or shine, during inclement weather and poor air quality days we spend more time inside doing crafts, indoor sports and other activities. Hot lunch and healthy snacks are included. There is a sibling discount of 20% for each child beyond the first.

Drone Explorers: STEM Missions is an exciting indoor program for students in grades 4–8. Kids will learn to fly and code real drones while solving hands-on, real-world challenges. Each session blends science, technology, and teamwork in a fun and engaging way. No prior experience is needed—just curiosity and creativity. All equipment is provided, and classes are held safely indoors.

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 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.

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.)