Programs & Activities

Snapology provides children's enrichment with year-round STEAM learning programs that engage children through hands-on activities. A fun and educational option for curious kids.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Golden Key Enrichment is a children's enrichment program that shows the beauty of mathematics and learning. A great academic enrichment option for curious kids.

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.

Summer STEM camps for curious young scientists and explorers, featuring hands-on activities in a fun and adventurous camp environment.

A one-day tech learning course for teens covering essential technology concepts. Held in downtown Philadelphia at a professional learning venue.

Teen volunteer Ani presents a 'Know Your Body' program exploring the endocrine system for kids in grades 2-6. A fun and educational introduction to human biology.

Kids in grades K-5 come together to build and create in the Lego Lab. A fun, open-ended building session that encourages creativity and problem-solving.

Environmental and STEM education programs held at the Upper Main Line YMCA's 54-acre Environmental and STEM Education Complex in Berwyn. Includes seasonal programming, field trips, outreach activities, and special events.

Students explore water systems through hands-on study of macroinvertebrates, water testing, stream erosion, and plant life in the Watershed Lab, with direct access to Darby Creek. A great opportunity for kids to learn about local ecology and environmental stewardship.

School and community groups can visit the 54-acre Environmental and STEM Education Complex for guided field trips covering stream ecology, watershed exploration, and animal ambassador encounters. A hands-on educational experience for students of all ages.

Uplink Studios is a physical network of community eSports training centers and entertainment arenas. A cutting-edge gaming and tech program for youth interested in competitive eSports.