STEM programs and classes teach science, technology, engineering, and math. They stimulate children and teens’ curiosity and learning throughout the year. They aim to make education fun, and to build long-lasting competencies for the present and future. They’re offered after school, on weekends, during holidays, and throughout the year. Read more
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 Budding Genius - Central Mississauga Mississauga
We're the coolest, most innovative kid program! more than 20 activities: Robotics (AI, Binary code..) Math tutoring, Lego, Harry Potter camps, Technical drawing for engineers,coding, website design, animation(in En & Fr) Read more...
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 Sylvan Learning of Mississauga Centre Mississauga
We offer low monthly rate programs in Readng, Writing, Math, Homework, Science Study Skills and Advanced Reading Strategies. Our STEM related programs and camps receive great popularity. Read more...
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 Markham; Brampton
SV Robotics Academy is a project based learning program for bright and curious students! We help students find their love for learning, innovate and participate in numerous events year round! Read more...
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 Thornhill; Markham
Sylvan camp will spark the creativity of campers through various hands on STEM related activities, such as robot building, math/science projects and creative writing. Read more...
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 Thornhill; Mississauga; Richmond Hill
Toronto's leading robotics club teaching students 7 years and older how to build and program robots following a STEM-focused curriculum. Year-round after school/weekend program and premier March Break and Summer Camps. Read more...
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 Mississauga; Downtown West, Toronto; Markham
The fastest growing STEM camp in Toronto and the GTA, offering programs in Robotics and AI, Coding, Programming, Advanced Math, Practical Science, 3D Printing and Modeling. Read more...
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 Engineering For Kids York Region Aurora; Richmond Hill; Thornhill
A fun and educational STEM camp full of hands on engineering activities:Aerospace, Electrical engineering, Mechanical toy making, Marine Engineering, Civil Engineering, Robotics, Coding, Minecraft, 3D printing,... Read more...
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 York University; Science Engagement Bathurst Manor/Clanton Park, Toronto; Sentinel Park, Toronto
Science Engagement Programs offers interactive and hands-on STEM experiences for youth in grade 3-12. Elementary programs include Science Saturdays, March Camp, and SciX. Secondary programs include Helix and Spark Lab. Read more...
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 Focus Learning Academic Centre York Mills, Toronto
An enrichment academic learning centre committed to igniting the love of learning among children and teens. A variety of subjects are on offer with both our FocusKids and FocusLeaders summer camps. Read more...
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 Markham
We specialize in providing a holistic solution for children's science and technology innovation, we have 27 patents for robots and maker products, providing a wild range of educational products for different age groups. Read more...
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Camp for creative girls and boys who love science, technology, robotics, and design projects. Our kids learn while they experiment, invent, digitally fabricate, and build things with their hands. Read more...
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 Oakville
Innovative programming with a focus on STEM. Summer camp, after school, birthdays and more. Courses for all ages in coding, game design, circuitry, toy engineering, the arts, VR, robotics, 3D printing, cooking and more! Read more...
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 Burlington
Sylvan STEM Camps are high quality, low ratio camps with LEGO Robotics, Coding, Science Experiments, Engineering builds and more hands-on STEM activities. REMEMBER Effective summer tutoring is also available for JK-Gr.12 Read more...
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 Brain Power Enrichment Programs Vaughan
With more than 30 years of success, Brain Power is an innovative leader in enrichment education for bright and gifted students. Brain Power is a transformative model for what gifted education should be about in the GTA. Read more...
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 Mississauga
Mississauga Code Club offers quarterly coding, digital media, and robotics courses for kids, youth &girls of age 8-17. The growing enrollment in our courses reflects high quality and community’s trust in our offerings. Read more...
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 Guelph
Join us for a week of building Lego® robots & an introduction to video game design and programming! Your child will learn problem solving skills all while making friends & having fun with STEM! Read more...
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 Harbourfront, Toronto
BrainTech Robotics offers experiential camp & year round STEM based virtual/augmented reality programs for youth 7-17 years of age to develop skills in technology, robotics, coding and virtual / augmented reality. Read more...
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 Danforth Village, Toronto; Wychwood Park, Toronto; West Toronto Junction, Toronto
Educational Fun! 40+ schools, 5 camps in GTA. Small-size camps, girl-friendly curriculum. STEM and Coding camps include: Game Makers, Toy Makers, Slime Makers, Movie Makers, App Makers, Doll Makers and Space Makers. Read more...
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 Dovercourt Park, Toronto; Wallace Emerson, Toronto
Creative technology camps to engage your kids & teen. Topics include Robotics, Inventions, Minecraft & Video Game Programming. Read more...
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 Pickering; Whitby; Ajax
Fun-based Summer/March Break Camps, After school programs and workshops that integrates STEM with the 4C skills of Communication, Collaboration, Critical Thinking and Creativity; and real world applications. Read more...
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 Bedford Park, Toronto; Richmond Hill; Oakville
At Hatch, children build coding skills and critical programming capabilities. It's a self-paced environment where kids work toward individualized goals. We teach real coding and students build real computer applications. Read more...
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 Thornhill; Bayview Village, Toronto; York Mills, Toronto
LSA - where children become leaders in our new technological age. S.T.E.M, finance and leadership skills are mastered through fascinating camps, lessons and programs. Year-round programs for all ages across the G.T.A! Read more...
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 No Fuss Tutors - In Home Tutoring Oakville; Markham; Lawrence Heights, Toronto
Private In-Home Tutoring | Throughout the GTA | $30 Per Hour | Math, English, Science & More | Grade 1-12 | Rated 5 Stars on Google | Try Your First Hour on Us Read more...
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 Bot Camp - Specialty Robotics Programs Willowdale, Toronto
Founded by FIRST Robotics world champion Shawn Lim, Bot Camp is a best-in-class robotics program for students 10 and up. Summer, March Break, PA-Day camps. After-school and weekend workshops. Competitive robotics teams. Read more...
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 Don Mills, Toronto; Markham
Creative Writing & Drama Camps | Reading Comprehension, Writing & Public Speaking School Year Program. Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, we are offering online courses for kids ages 10 to 14. Read more...
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 London
Sylvan EDGE camps and classes will introduce your child to new and fun experiences in the world of STEM (science, technology, engineering and math). Tutoring & homework help also available. Read more...
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 Leaside, Toronto; Bloor West Village, Toronto
Empowering the makers of tomorrow! MakerKids specializes in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) programs with highly trained instructors. We run camps, after-school programs, private classes and more. Read more...
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 Ajax; Guelph; North Toronto, Toronto
A unique summer experience, Where Sports Meets Education and campers get to engage in both STEM Learning & Basketball or Soccer Development. Each week we offer a unique experience for continued growth and engagement. Read more...
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 Brampton; Vaughan; Bendale, Toronto
Computer Coding and Robotics Classes for Students - SK to Grade 12. Our After school & weekend programs give eager young minds early exposure to stimulating activities that will kick start their futures! Read more...
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 Sylvan Learning Centre Brantford Brantford
Personalized math, reading and writing programs that make a difference and build confidence. Check out our monthly STEM Club that will boost confidence and inspire a love for STEM. Read more...
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 Mississauga; Milton; Richmond Hill
Robotics and coding after-school, weekend, competition, and summer camp classes for students from Grade 2 to 12. Serious STEM learning with a unique curriculum and wholesome support system! Read more...
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 Oakville
At Sylvan of Oakville, we have STEM Summer Camps, STEM Club, tutoring in JK-Gr. 12 math, reading, and writing, as well as SAT/ACT prep courses. Read more...
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 Windfields, Toronto
Topkids Education Center provides tutoring in academics, music, art, drama, public speaking, virtual sports, and more! Take advantage of our free trial class! PA Day, March & Winter Break, and Summer Camps too! Read more...
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 Oakville; Mississauga
Academic enrichment program developed by an Ontario Certified Teacher to build student confidence and engagement in Language Arts and Math. Classes are once a week for 90 minutes from September to June. Read more...
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 Thornhill; Scarborough Village, Toronto
Canada’s leading Robotics, Coding and Game Design club. Our program is different and unique as we combine robotics and game/animation design to teach students Entrepreneurship Skills and Artificial Intelligence. Read more...
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As STEM focus grows in influence, an increasing number of organizations offer after-school and weekend programs. Find your city in the list below and find kids’ programs for STEM near you.
Nowadays, there are dozens of education programs. If your child is interested in STEM, you might also look into some of these related options:
Engineering programs: in-depth instruction in engineering, an important field with a wide range of applications in the sciences and social sciences
Science programs: a broad field covering several sub-disciplines, such as biology, chemistry, physics, and astronomy
Math programs: teach a wide variety of abstract and applied subjects, such as algebra, calculus, logic, geometry, and number theory
Computer and technology programs: focus on the basics of computer science and related technologies
Coding programs: teach and develop skills and knowledge in programming languages and their applications
Robotics programs: teach and develop interest, skills, and knowledge in robotics and related technologies
The multidisciplinary approach of STEM can be extremely engaging. It can also be very effective.
After-school and weekend STEM programs, like summer STEM camps, tend to have quite a bit of individualized learning. Most programs allow children to work independently and collaboratively, and can tailor the curriculum to individual students. They also offer many hands-on projects and activities—rarely, if ever, will your child be sitting down quietly listening to a lecture.
Other key benefits of STEM programs include:
There are several variations of STEM programs. For instance, STEAM programs, in addition to the regular curriculum, offer learning in the arts. One appealing feature of many STEM programs is that they also offer STEAM learning. They may also offer one or more of the following related programs:
Kids who are into STEM tend to be passionate about it. They tend to love STEM learning. Depending on their age, they may even be considering a career in or more of areas of STEM.
The good news is, STEM after-school and weekend programs open up a whole host of possibilities for future work. Given their broad, yet focused, curriculum, they can be a crucial stepping stone in preparing your child for numerous different careers.
There are countless careers STEM students might eventually pursue. Here is just a fraction of the possibilities:
This is a difficult question. Not all STEM programs are the same. They each have their own focus, approach, curriculum, community, and culture.
You’ll want to make sure you find the right fit for your child. To do this, make sure you research prospective programs carefully.
You can start right here on OurKids.net. Make sure you check out our detailed profiles of STEM programs on this page and through our advanced search.
You should also, though, make sure to learn more about any programs you shortlist. A great way to do this is to ask lots of questions, especially those most relevant to your child. Here are just a few to get you started:
You’re unlikely to find a program that ticks ALL your boxes. Virtually no camp or program can do this. More realistically, you should aim to find a program that meets the majority of your most important criteria.
For instance, you’ll want a program that meets your child’s learning needs. But you’ll also want one which meets their social and emotional needs, e.g., that gives them the chance to meet a peer group with similar interests.
Keep in mind, though, you’re not just picking a camp or program for your child: you’re picking it for your whole family. This means you’ll want a program that isn’t too far from your home, overly expensive, or inconveniently scheduled.
Choosing the right STEM program is a challenging decision. Another way to check out some of the options available to you is through the Our Kids camp and program expo, held in Toronto each year in February. You’ll find many STEM camps and programs there. You’ll also find numerous other types of camps and programs at the expo, in case you decide to go in another direction.
Consult other Our Kids resources:
To learn more about STEM education, check out the following sources:
Livescience.com: what is STEM education?
Education.wa.edu.au: what is STEM?
Wikipedia: science, technology, engineering, and mathematics
Engineeringforkids.com: why is STEM education so important?
