STEM Programs in Pittsburgh, PA

Investigate, Analyze & Solve the Science Behind Crime Step into the world of forensic science! Junior Detectives gives teens hands-on experience with DNA, fingerprints, microbiology, blood analysis, and the investigative tools used to uncover clues and piece together a case. Throughout the week, campers explore real scientific techniques and apply them to mystery-solving challenges that bring the world of crime investigation to life. Whether they dream of working in a lab, solving crimes, studying biology, or simply enjoy unraveling complex puzzles, campers will gain confidence using scientific methods grounded in real-world investigative work. All Summer Campers receive a free TCSL t-shirt!

Experiment, Create & Explore the Wonders of Chemistry Step into the world of hands-on chemistry! Mad Scientists Lab gives teens the chance to explore structural chemistry, color-changing reactions, polymers, chemical engineering, and analytical tests through exciting experiments. Campers mix, build, and investigate real chemical reactions while discovering the science behind everyday materials and reactions. Whether they love chemistry, enjoy experimenting, or are curious about how the world works, campers will gain confidence as they create, test, and explore like true scientists. All Summer Campers receive a free TCSL t-shirt!

Explore, Experiment & Discover the Science of Life Step into the fascinating world of living things! Biology Camp gives young scientists hands-on experience exploring DNA, microorganisms, plants, animals, and the human body. Throughout the week, campers conduct experiments, observe specimens under microscopes, and investigate how life works at every level—from cells to organs. Whether they love biology, enjoy experiments, or are curious about the natural world, campers will gain confidence as they explore, discover, and learn like real scientists. All Summer Campers receive a free TCSL t-shirt!

A Week of Discovery, Innovation & Out-of-This-World Science🛰️ Reach for the stars, literally! Throughout this exciting week, campers take on the ultimate challenge: designing and building their very own weather balloon that will be launched through the atmosphere and into space at the end of camp. From mission planning to liftoff, young scientists will learn how to track space flight navigation, sense environments during flight, and experience firsthand what it takes to send something beyond our skies. Whether your camper is a first-time explorer or a future aerospace engineer, this camp blends creativity, problem-solving, and real hands-on science in a fun, supportive environment. All Summer Campers receive a free TCSL t-shirt!

Investigate, Analyze & Solve Mysteries Like a Real Scientist Step into the world of forensic science! Junior Detectives gives young investigators hands-on experience with DNA, fingerprints, microbiology, and crime scene analysis. Campers explore how scientists uncover clues, examine evidence, and piece together the story behind a case through fun and engaging experiments. Whether they love solving puzzles, studying biology, or dreaming of becoming a detective, campers will gain confidence using real scientific techniques to investigate, analyze, and solve mysteries. All Summer Campers receive a free TCSL t-shirt!

Build, Code & Engineer the Future Step into the world of innovation! Tech Explorers gives teens hands-on experience with electronics, 3D printing, robotics, and engineering challenges. Throughout the week, campers build circuits, design 3D models, and explore electromagnetism discovering how technology powers the world around them. Whether they’re curious about engineering, love experimenting with gadgets, or enjoy solving complex problems, campers will gain confidence applying real-world STEM skills in a fun and engaging environment. All Summer Campers receive a free TCSL t-shirt!

Create, Experiment & Discover the Chemistry of Beauty Step into the world of beauty and science! Cosmetic Science Camp gives campers hands-on experience making their own lipsticks, perfumes, bath bombs, and makeup while exploring the chemistry behind pigments, fragrances, and formulations. Campers learn how everyday products are created and discover the science that makes them work. Whether they love experimenting, enjoy creative projects, or are curious about the chemistry behind cosmetics, campers will gain confidence as they mix, design, and create their own beauty products. All Summer Campers receive a free TCSL t-shirt!

Build, Explore & Launch Into Space Blast off into a week of space exploration! NASA LEGO Camp lets campers choose a NASA-themed kit and spend the week building their model while learning about the science, engineering, and missions behind it. From rockets to rovers, campers discover how real spacecrafts are designed and assembled—all while developing hands-on STEM skills. Whether they dream of exploring space, love building, or just enjoy creating intricate models, campers will gain confidence as they learn and build like real engineers—and take their completed kit home! All Summer Campers receive a free TCSL t-shirt!

Explore, Experiment & Discover the Science of Life Step into the fascinating world of living things! Biology Camp gives young scientists hands-on experience exploring DNA, microorganisms, plants, animals, and the human body. Throughout the week, campers conduct experiments, observe specimens under microscopes, and investigate how life works at every level—from cells to organs. Whether they love biology, enjoy experiments, or are curious about the natural world, campers will gain confidence as they explore, discover, and learn like real scientists. All Summer Campers receive a free TCSL t-shirt!

Experiment, Create & Explore the Wonders of Chemistry Step into the world of hands-on chemistry! Mad Scientists Lab gives teens the chance to explore structural chemistry, color-changing reactions, polymers, chemical engineering, and analytical tests through exciting experiments. Campers mix, build, and investigate real chemical reactions while discovering the science behind everyday materials and reactions. Whether they love chemistry, enjoy experimenting, or are curious about how the world works, campers will gain confidence as they create, test, and explore like true scientists. All Summer Campers receive a free TCSL t-shirt!

Explore, Experiment & Cook Up Some Science Step into the delicious world of food science! Kitchen Scientists combines hands-on experiments with fun cooking challenges, giving campers the chance to explore chemistry, microbiology, and biochemistry through tasty creations. From observing crystals to testing enzymes, making butter, and even creating ice cream, campers see science in action while preparing real food. Whether they love cooking, experimenting, or discovering how everyday ingredients work, campers will gain confidence applying scientific concepts in the kitchen and end the week with a friendly cook-off. All Summer Campers receive a free TCSL t-shirt!

Build, Code & Engineer the Future Step into the world of innovation! Tech Explorers gives teens hands-on experience with electronics, 3D printing, robotics, and engineering challenges. Throughout the week, campers build circuits, design 3D models, and explore electromagnetism discovering how technology powers the world around them. Whether they’re curious about engineering, love experimenting with gadgets, or enjoy solving complex problems, campers will gain confidence applying real-world STEM skills in a fun and engaging environment. All Summer Campers receive a free TCSL t-shirt!

A Week-Long, Hands-On Science + Cooking Adventure! Get ready to mix, measure, taste, and experiment! Kitchen Scientists is the perfect camp for curious kids who love to explore how science comes alive in the kitchen. Throughout this week-long, hands-on camp, young chefs become real scientists as they investigate chemical reactions, experiment with microbes and enzymes, and test their super-taster senses. Each day features a unique science theme, hands-on experiments, and delicious cooking challenges. Campers will end the week with an exciting Cook-Off Competition to show off their new culinary science skills! All Summer Campers receive a free TCSL t-shirt!

Build, Explore & Launch Into Space Blast off into a week of space exploration! NASA LEGO Camp lets campers choose a NASA-themed kit and spend the week building their model while learning about the science, engineering, and missions behind it. From rockets to rovers, campers discover how real spacecrafts are designed and assembled—all while developing hands-on STEM skills. Whether they dream of exploring space, love building, or just enjoy creating intricate models, campers will gain confidence as they learn and build like real engineers—and take their completed kit home! All Summer Campers receive a free TCSL t-shirt!

Top Rated Tour On Trip Advisor Historical Guided Narrated Tours of Pittsburgh on A Segway Personal Transporter. Experience Pittsburgh while learning about unique History . Groups up to 20 Excellent Corporate & Student Team Building Activity , Many top Enterprises & Universities continually utilize our Unique Experience of infusing History, Technology & Exploration Must specify tour time , provide phone number & email when booking in order to be confirmed . YOU are not confirmed for this tour unless you receive an email from out Fare Harbor booking system . PLEASE provide tour time, phone number & email . Must be at least 14 yrs old & weigh 100 lbs. Parking by Sheraton Hotel , We are located in Station Square behind the Hardrock Cafe next to the Fountain. Check In is 20 Min before start time . All tours include a training session inside a closed cone course

Our tour for sports fans! Welcome to the City of Champions! Six Super Bowl Rings, 5 World Series Pennants, and 5 Stanley Cups are just part of the history of Pittsburgh Sports. On this tour, you’ll visit the sites that tell the stories of the icons and iconic events that have made die hard fans of locals and others across the country, and the world. You’ll learn fascinating and unique histories of team names and uniforms, crazy traditions of Pierogis Races, Terrible Towels, the glory days of the Negro Leagues, and Pittsburgh’s role in furthering player safety. Along the way, we will also see some notable landmarks that help tell the story of this city that grew from a frontier outpost to one responsible for creating the infrastructure of the United States in the mid 19th century, and heralding today’s achievements in AI, robotics, and biomedical research.

Step into the captivating realm of illusions, where reality is never exactly as it appears. Museum of Illusions is a one-of-a-kind, visual, sensory, and educational experience designed to engage your sense of wonder and challenge perceptions through the science behind optical illusions. We offer over 50 immersive, hands-on exhibits to explore. Our illusion rooms, installations and holograms let you defy gravity, grow and shrink your body, walk into a life-size kaleidoscope, and play tricks on your senses at every turn. It’s a mind-bending journey that deceives the senses and reveals how the brain interprets reality.