Programs & Activities

Kids explore STEM concepts through an 18th-century colonial lens at the Colonial Pennsylvania Plantation, combining history with science, technology, engineering, and math activities. Campers enjoy group projects and a supervised swim in Ridley Creek.

A free STEM fair hosted by the Philadelphia Chapter of the Links, Incorporated at the University of Pennsylvania. A great opportunity for youth to explore science, technology, engineering, and math.

A STEM-focused innovation summer day camp where kids experiment, invent, and problem-solve on the Haverford College campus. All materials are provided with full-day programming including meals.

A dynamic summer day camp on the Haverford College campus focused on speed, motion, and engineering concepts. Full-day programming with meals and all materials included.

A one-day tech course introducing teens to essential technology concepts and digital skills. This hands-on learning experience prepares young people for a technology-driven world.

Riverbend's school programs bring students outdoors to make science come to life through nature-based STEM education. Field trips and environmental learning experiences are available for school groups.

Riverbend's Aquaponics program offers hands-on environmental STEM learning, including a collaboration with Aqua Pennsylvania and Upper Darby School District serving nearly 1,000 fifth graders. Students explore sustainable food systems and environmental science.

Esports program for kids ages 7–12 at the YMCA of Greater Brandywine. Combines competitive gaming with teamwork, strategic thinking, and digital citizenship.

Campers explore optical illusions, light and color, non-Newtonian fluids like slime, and mind-bending logic puzzles. Includes a field trip to the Museum of Illusions.

Students learn about water systems through hands-on study of macroinvertebrates, water testing, stream erosion, and plant life using access to the Darby Creek. The Watershed Lab provides real-world environmental science experience in a natural setting.

Early introduction to science, technology, engineering, math, and sign language through creative play, setting a foundation for school success. Part of the Y's Education and STEM program offerings.

Uplink Studios is a physical network of community e-sports training centers and entertainment arenas for youth gaming enthusiasts.

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

Environmental and STEM education programs offered through the Upper Main Line YMCA's Environmental and STEM Education Complex, located on a scenic 54-acre property in Berwyn. Includes seasonal programming, special events, outreach activities, and field trips.

Campers explore force and motion, chemical reactions, and how the body works through hands-on engineering challenges and playful discovery. Includes a field trip to the Lancaster Science Factory.

Kids engage in fun, hands-on STEM activities in one of two dedicated STEM Labs, including experiments like making elephant toothpaste, building robot courses, and testing scientific concepts. Designed for all ages with a focus on making science exciting and accessible.

Students get hands-on experience studying water systems through the Watershed Lab, with access to Darby Creek for learning about macroinvertebrates, water testing, stream erosion, and plant life. A great opportunity for kids to explore real-world environmental science.

School and community groups can visit the Upper Main Line YMCA's 54-acre Environmental and STEM Education Complex for guided field trips covering watershed ecology, animal ambassadors, and hands-on STEM activities. An enriching educational experience for students of all ages.

Hill Top Prep's Esports & Technology program for neurodiverse students in grades 6–12 blends gaming, teamwork, and tech exploration to build communication, collaboration, and digital literacy skills. The program is offered in a supportive environment with a 4:1 camper-to-staff ratio.

A STEM-focused summer day camp where kids experiment, invent, and solve problems through hands-on innovation challenges. All meals and materials are included in one flat rate.