STEM Programs for Kids

Kids use LEGOs to compete in building challenges, then enjoy free building time to spark creativity and practice basic engineering skills. The program also helps children build confidence and social skills.

An e-sports program for youth who may not be traditional sports fans, offering a fun and social gaming experience in a supportive environment.

Merion STEM Explorers Club meets weekly in Merion Station, giving elementary and middle school students hands-on experience with robotics, coding, and science experiments. Each session introduces a new engineering challenge that teams solve collaboratively. The program meets year-round with a special summer robotics tournament.

The Tredyffrin Public Library's Maker Club in the Tredyffrin area introduces middle-school students to 3D printing, electronics, and coding through monthly hands-on workshops. Each session focuses on a different maker skill — from soldering circuits to designing in Tinkercad. All supplies provided; drop-in format welcomed.

The Paoli Branch of Chester County Library hosts free biweekly STEAM Lab workshops for kids ages 8–14, introducing concepts in coding, circuits, and engineering design. Participants work in small groups to build and test projects using Raspberry Pi computers, snap circuits, and craft materials. No prior experience needed; all supplies provided.

The Haverford Township Free Library hosts LEGO Robotics workshops for children ages 7–14 in Haverford Township. Kids program LEGO MINDSTORMS and WeDo kits to complete engineering challenges, building problem-solving and computational thinking skills. Sessions run bimonthly throughout the school year.

The Malvern Public Library STEM Club meets monthly to give school-age children a hands-on introduction to engineering, computing, and scientific reasoning in Malvern, PA. Projects have included bridge-building competitions, stop-motion animation, and code-a-robot challenges. The club is free and open to all library card holders.

Villanova University's outreach Kids Science Lab in Villanova offers Saturday workshops where children ages 8–14 conduct real experiments in university laboratories guided by faculty and graduate students. Topics span chemistry, physics, biology, and engineering, giving young students an authentic research experience. Registration required; capacity limited to 20 per session.

Monthly STEM club for school-age children at the Haverford Township Free Library. Kids tackle hands-on challenges in coding, engineering, and science using kits and supplies provided by the library. All sessions are free and open to Haverford Township residents.

Hands-on STEM workshops for children at the Chester County Library in Exton. Each session focuses on a different topic such as coding, robotics, or simple chemistry experiments. No registration required for drop-in sessions.

Weekly STEM and educational programs on the Main Line teach kids science, technology, engineering, and math through hands-on projects and activities. These enrichment classes help develop problem-solving skills in a fun, interactive environment.

Coding and computer science program for children at the Radnor Memorial Library serving the Villanova community. Kids use Scratch, Code.org, and unplugged activities to learn programming fundamentals. The library's tech-equipped meeting room hosts small groups for a hands-on experience.

Drop-in makerspace sessions for children at the Tredyffrin Public Library's Berwyn branch, featuring 3D printing, circuitry kits, and craft projects. Kids in the Berwyn community explore STEM concepts through hands-on making in a low-pressure, creative environment. All materials are provided.

A one-day tech essentials course for teens covering fundamental technology concepts. Multiple session dates available in Philadelphia.

YMCA Esports classes for kids ages 7-12 in Chester County. A fun, structured program that blends gaming with youth development.

Teen volunteer Ani presents his 'Know Your Body' program series, exploring the endocrine system with kids. Open to children in grades 2nd through 6th.

A collaborative Lego building session where kids can design and construct creatively together. Open to Wayne children in grades K through 5.

Teen volunteer Arin presents a fun and engaging math program for elementary-age kids. Open to Wayne children in grades 2nd through 4th.