Boston Area STEM Activities for Kids- Summer 2023
Looking for some STEM inspiration this summer? Here are ideas and upcoming events! Finding STEM Summer Camps If you are interested in a STEM camp
BostonTechMom is your resource for children’s STEM opportunities. Here you’ll find practical, unbiased information about engaging programs for students from kindergarten through high school.
The website covers a wide range of formats—after-school classes and clubs, summer camps, one-day workshops, and special events. Programs cover subjects like engineering, coding, biotechnology, robotics, math, environmental and natural science, entrepreneurship, and STEAM (art with STEM). There’s enough variety to meet the needs of every child and family!
BostonTechMom offers parents different ways to find the right program: the blog and special resources, and the compilation of national STEM programs. You can link to all of these resources directly from this page.
Looking for some STEM inspiration this summer? Here are ideas and upcoming events! Finding STEM Summer Camps If you are interested in a STEM camp
I first wrote about a new type of summer camp that focused on Artificial Intelligence (AI) a few years ago. There were only a few
While most children participating in after-school STEM classes do them in person, some families opt to enroll their children in online enrichment programs. Virtual classes
Massachusetts offers a wide variety of STEM summer camps for your kids. Get ideas and check out this list of distinctive camps throughout the state. The best time to start searching is the winter because some camps fill up fast.
If you are looking for a coding class or summer camp for your child, this list will help you find a program in Massachusetts.
There is a variety of math programs available in Massachusetts. Whether you are searching for a program that offers extra challenge outside the classroom or you want to help build your child’s confidence by giving them additional support, you will find a diverse array of math enrichment classes, camps, competitions, and clubs.
Being part of a makerspace is a great opportunity for kids to build real-world STEAM skills. We are fortunate to have makerspaces located around Massachusetts where kids can work on their own projects and attend maker workshops. Check out the list of makerspaces here.
Learn about five nationally recognized robotics programs for kids K-12. Join a team and your kids will learn about engineering, design, coding, and teamwork, and even get to experience friendly competition.
If your child is interested in a STEM internship in high school, learn about the best websites to find active listings.
Here is a list of STEM high school internship programs in Massachusetts. Most are offered during the summer but there are a few available during the school year too.
Cyndi Reitmeyer is BostonTechMom’s founder and the person behind the articles and program listings. Her blog explores topics related to raising children who are comfortable, competent, capable, and confident around science, technology, engineering, and math—whether they’re headed for a STEM career or not.
A business professional for tech startups and the mother of two girls, Cyndi is committed to helping parents help their kids explore STEM from a young age. She searches for a spectrum of STEM opportunities that are hands-on, creative, and inclusive, and most important, FUN!