Engineering For Kids Mission to Mars STEM Programs

Engineering For Kids Mission to Mars STEM Programs offers space-themed activities such as Missions & Mechanics, Orbiters and Landers, Survival on the Red Planet, Mission to Mars with Minecraft, and Robotic Mission to Mars. Depending on the specific program, kids may build their own robo-arm, take core samples from a potato, attempt to land an egg, build with Lego SPIKE, program robots for missions, complete hands-on robotic engineering challenges, design and build a physical prototype of a Mars base, and use a custom Mission to Mars Minecraft Map to complete missions. The program is offered as after-school programs, evening classes, camps, birthday parties, and special events, and includes teamwork activities.

• Ages: 5–14 years old
• Schedule: Options include 5-day camps and weekly sessions on Wednesdays, with morning, afternoon, and 1-hour formats, plus early drop-off and late pick-up for an extra fee
• Price: 1/2 DAY Early Bird $195 per week; 1/2 DAY Late Registration $245 per week; FULL DAY Early Bird $300 per week; FULL DAY Late Registration $350 per week; membership $25 per month with 50% off all camps

Engineering For Kids Mission to Mars STEM Programs is part of Engineering For Kids, which began in 2009 and has grown to over 90 locations across 23 countries, serving more than 350,000 students. Engineering For Kids is STEM.org accredited and Cognia certified. The organization states that its camps are carefully structured to provide children with the enrichment they need to grow and thrive, and that its programs let young learners explore many areas of engineering, including aerospace, chemical, civil, electrical, electronic, environmental, industrial, marine, mechanical, robotics, and software. Engineering For Kids describes Mission to Mars as one of its most popular space-themed STEM programs, using the latest technology to explore the galaxy, discover new facts about other planets, and see possibilities that lie ahead.

The Mission to Mars programs cover five areas of study: Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Multidisciplinary Engineering, Minecraft Technology, and Robotics. Missions and Mechanics focuses on how mechanical engineering is applied to space exploration, while Orbiters and Landers connects to aerospace engineering, both using the Engineering For Kids Engineering Design Process. Survival on the Red Planet focuses on science, technology, and engineering that will make human habitation of Mars possible, with students investigating basic needs such as water, oxygen, solar energy, and protection from UV radiation, and working in teams to design and build a Mars base prototype. Mission to Mars with Minecraft uses a custom Mission to Mars Minecraft Map as a simulation tool for missions, and is described by Engineering For Kids as an experience unlike any other U.S. space-themed STEM program. Robotic Mission to Mars uses Lego SPIKE and follows the full robotics design journey using the Engineering Design Process, including programming robots for missions and hands-on robotic engineering challenges.

Engineering For Kids states that it inspires kids ages 4 to 14 to build on their desire for answers by exploring engineering concepts in a fun, hands-on way, and that its classes and camps let kids discover how things work, build problem-solving skills, and learn math and science in a positive environment. The organization shares testimonials such as “Engineering For Kids classes are so fun and you get to learn new things about engineering each day” from Kyleigh T., and “It’s like a playground for their mind!” from Sang K., along with “Out of This World Reviews” from Laura Stanek. Parents are instructed to register their child at the library upon arrival for applicable sessions.

Last updated May 26, 2026.