Engineering For Kids Mission to Mars STEM Programs

Engineering For Kids Mission to Mars STEM Programs offers space-themed STEM activities that include Robotics, Interactive Engineering, Technology & Coding, Minecraft, and Esports. The Mission to Mars theme is organized into five programs: Missions & Mechanics (Mechanical Engineering Summer Program), Orbiters and Landers (Aerospace Engineering Summer Program), Survival on the Red Planet (Multidisciplinary Engineering Summer Program), Mission to Mars with Minecraft (Minecraft Technology Summer Program), and Robotic Mission to Mars (Robotics Summer Program). Activities in these programs include building their own robo-arm, taking core samples from a potato, attempting to land an egg, building with Lego SPIKE, and programming robots, and are available through after-school programs, evening classes, camps, birthday parties, and special events.

• Ages: 4–14 years old

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, and its programs for ages 4 to 14 use EFK’s Engineering Design Process. Mission to Mars with Minecraft uses a custom Mission to Mars Minecraft Map as a simulation tool, and Robotic Mission to Mars uses Lego SPIKE and robotics design challenges. The stated mission of Engineering For Kids is to inspire kids ages 4 to 14 to build on their innate desire for answers by exploring engineering concepts in a fun, hands-on way. Parent and student comments include, “I was amazed by the brilliance.” (Melissa F.), “Engineering For Kids classes are so fun and you get to learn new things about engineering each day.” (Kyleigh T.), and “It’s like a playground for their mind!” (Sang K.).

Last updated January 15, 2026.