STEM exCEL

STEM exCEL offers school break camps, before/after school enrichment, technology-based afterschool programs, homeschooling courses, and weekend workshops and events for elementary-age students. Its listed activities include Intro to CS & Coding, Minecraft Programming, STEM exCEL Robotics, Electronics with Minecraft Redstone, hardware programming, software programming, design, art, 3D Printing, Roblox Design, Comics, and Game Design.

Programs

• School Break Camps — 1st-6th graders · 2026/2027 School Break Camp registration is open. Camp dates listed: Nov 2-3, Dec 28-31, Jan 18, Feb 15.
• Before/After School Enrichment — Elementary-age students · Fall, Winter and Spring 2026-2027 before/after school enrichment programs at your child’s elementary school.
• Technology-based afterschool programs — Elementary-age students · Offers hardware programming, software programming, design and art.
• Homeschooling courses — Elementary-age students
• Weekend workshops and events — Elementary-age students
• Intro to CS & Coding — Grade Recommendation: 1-4, 3-6
• Minecraft Programming — Grade Recommendation: 1-4, 3-6
• STEM exCEL Robotics — Grade Recommendation: 1-4, 3-6
• Electronics with Minecraft Redstone — Grade Recommendation: 1-4, 3-6

At a glance

• Ages: 6–11 years old
• Current session: Dec 28-31 3D Printing & Redstone Electronics Camp (Dec 28–Dec 31, 2026); Jan 18 Comics & Game Design Camp (Jan 18–Jan 18, 2027); Feb 15 Minecraft Programming & Redstone Electronics Camp (Feb 15–Feb 15, 2027)
• General schedule: School Break Camps are listed for Nov 2-3, Dec 28-31, Jan 18, and Feb 15. Camp day core hours: 9:00am-4:00pm. Drop off: between 8:50am and 9:00am. Pick up: promptly at 4:00pm. Early drop off and late pick up: 8:30AM and 4:30 PM for an additional fee.

About the provider

STEM exCEL says it helps students develop a comfort level with technology and use problem-solving skills early. It also says it hopes to inspire students to embrace technology as a hobby and interest, and to facilitate a community of like-minded students through Computer & Coding Clubs at local elementary schools. The program also assists PTA and school administration at Northern Virginia elementary schools in developing a Computer & Coding Club.

Last updated October 26, 2026.