STEM programs for kids near you

The Chicago Pre-College Science and Engineering Program (ChiS&E) offers a math-first, multi-year progression that can include algebra in kindergarten, engineering design in 4th grade, and real-world coding by middle school. Specific courses include...

NSBE Summer Engineering Experience for Kids is a free three-week summer program that includes STEM projects. The program is designed for rising 4th to 6th graders and was created to inspire Black students with the opportunities and wonder of the...

Chitown Tutoring offers one-on-one and group academic support in areas such as Math Tutoring, Reading Tutoring, Science Tutoring, and Computer Science Tutoring. Students can receive targeted help in subjects including Algebra, Arithmetic, Geometry,...

Stages Chicago offers classes, Day Off Camps, Summer Camp, developmentally appropriate music classes for infants, and after school programs. The program’s Day Off Camps are inspired by children’s favorite Broadway shows and movie musicals, and its...

The Salvation Army After-School Programs offer homework assistance, tutoring, and academic support in reading, math, and science, along with enrichment activities such as art, music, STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math), martial arts,...

All About Dance offers dance classes that include styles such as ballet and hip hop. The program also includes community performances and outreach events, as well as off-site dance programming in underserved communities. All About Dance provides...

Beat the Streets Chicago offers youth wrestling, high school wrestling, and girls wrestling, along with tutoring and homework help, after-school tutoring, and workshops. The program also runs the Life Champions Academy, a 10-month enrichment...

Chicago Human Rhythm Project Education Programs include concerts, classes, after school arts education classes, residencies, workshops, outreach programs, and conferences for the field. The programs also feature Stone Soup Rhythms, which performs...

Children and Youth Programs include a children’s program that provides academic support and learning opportunities, as well as a Youth Program that offers classes, after school programs, and summer enrichment programs. The broader set of services...

Explorer Camp Highlands Ranch includes outdoor activities such as hiking, kayaking, canoeing, and biking, along with yoga and storytime yoga. Campers also take part in art and music during the week. Parents and campers meet staff at a consistent...

Fit City Kids offers sport and fitness training, classes, an open-play area, and a 3-story playground. The program also hosts private play parties with three packages, a Summer Camp, School Day Camp, and School Day Camp PODS. Families can drop in to...

Guardian Way Martial Arts and Fitness offers youth classes, family classes, adult classes, sparring classes, cardio kickboxing and self-defense classes, and an after school program for kids. Students can train in traditional martial arts such as...

Krav Maga Illinois offers Krav Maga self-defense training, including Krav Maga for kids, Krav Maga for self-defense for adults, and reality self-defense. The program also offers KMI Boxing and boxing, as well as Women’s Self Defense, Domestic...

Redwood Academy offers tutoring and assessments for students with learning differences, including structured literacy tutoring, small group tutoring, and 1-1 tutoring. The program provides dyslexia testing, dysgraphia screening, dyscalculia...

Refugee Education & Adventure Challenge (REACH) Programs offers a wide range of activities that include outdoor adventures such as hiking, backcountry camping, tent camping, cabin camping, canoeing, kayaking, paddle boarding, whitewater rafting,...

River Oak Co-op is an outdoor preschool program where children take part in imaginary play, nature education and exploration, cultural education, and mindfulness skill building. The program follows a child-led outdoor school curriculum in which...

Skyline Children's Theater gives actors a musical theatre experience that includes creating a fully-staged musical with auditions, learning a dance routine, and learning a song from the seasonal title. Actors use scripts, read lines for various...

The Puzzle Box Dance Studio - Children's Classes offers children's dance classes that include weekly non-recital classes and annual recital prep classes. During the season, children can attend weekly drop-in classes with open enrollment for the...

Thousand Waves Martial Arts & Self-Defense Center offers Karate for Kids, Youth & Teens - All Levels classes, Juniors classes, and empowerment self-defense, along with programs such as Camp Kokoro Summer Camp and Sunrise Beach Training. The program...

Tiny Tunes Studio offers mixed-age group music classes where children take part in music-making through interactive, sensory-rich activities. Classes include exploring a range of musical instruments, listening, singing, playing, movement, creative...