STEM Activities For Kids That Engage And Inspire
Our STEM Programs, currently only available in the U.S. for PreK, Elementary, and Middle Schools, are tailored for schools, parents, OST coordinators, and educational leaders that are seeking to boost STEM learning 40%+ for as low as $3/student.
Why Our STEM Programs Are The Best
Our STEM learning experiences are tailored to unlock the curiosity embedded in PreK-8th grade students, with real experiments that are aligned with Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) and support your existing curriculum. From on-campus STEM labs to field trips and afterschool programs, we bring science to life with hands-on activities that boost student engagement. Our programs are designed to provide experiential learning for students in school, afterschool, Out-Of-School-Time (OST) programs, or other recurring community engagements.
Flexible STEM Solutions That Bring Your Curriculum to Life
Our science programs for kids are thoghtfully designed to solve the real challenges educators and schools face every day. Whether your school is missing a dedicated K-5 science educator, you need a trusted partner to support your Amplify Science or NGSS-aligned curriculum, or you're simply looking for meaningful ways to add hands-on instruction time, the programs are an added value. We bring your existing curriculum to life with exciting, real-world experiments, delivering the materials, expertise, and immersive environments that schools often don’t have access to on their own.
These programs seamlessly fill instructional gaps while setting the stage for deeper student engagement and lasting impact.
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Hands-On Experiments That Spark Curiosity
Each session starts with a question that inspires discovery and ends with students engaged in real, tactile experiments.
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Aligned With Classroom Standards
Our curriculum reinforces and enriches classroom learning with content mapped to NGSS, supporting teachers while elevating student understanding and interest in STEM subjects.
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Designed by Educators, Loved by Kids
Every activity is created by experienced educators who understand how to make learning fun.
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Flexible, Scalable, and Proven
We tailor our programs to meet your scheduling needs and space. With 15 years of proven results, we deliver consistent five-star experiences.
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Teacher Collaboration
Teachers love that we can visit their classrooms, during the school day, and support academic enrichment with fun experiments that help them exceed grade level NGSS
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Convenient Logistics
Available to school partners in major U.S. markets, STEM Labs include single visits (Chicago and Seattle only) and programs supporting schools with 16-30 weeks of hands-on science supporting students in K-5th grade schools.
Who Are Our STEM Programs Designed For
The programs are crafted for anyone committed to nurturing the next generation of thinkers, builders, and creators. Teachers seeking curriculum-aligned science support, parents looking for meaningful enrichment, or program directors designing OST experiences are all welcome to express their interest.
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We partner with public, private, and charter schools to deliver science learning. We offer PreK-8th grade schools STEM Programs at our location and at your school.
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Parents choose us because our programs are safe, engaging, and proven to unlock children’s love for science. We offer weekday afterschool classes and weekend events that are typically by invitation only.
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Our scalable STEM experiences integrate seamlessly into OST, afterschool, and community learning programs, designed to engage a wide age range with real-world relevance.
STEM Activities For Kids
We offer over 400 hands-on science classes, STEM events, and programs to engage kids ages from toddlers to middle school (PreK-8th grade). These programs include a wide range of day, afterschool, and weekend activities, both at our centers and those that occur at schools, including, but not limited to:
Field Trips
Including a 2 hour visit of your school class to our KSL location.
STEM Labs
Receiving a KSL teacher to your school or location that teaches hands-on science for a single school day
Science Classes
Programs occurring at our location during the day, afternoon, or weekend, or school-based afterschool programs where we send our staff to your school.
STEM Events
We offer afterschool and weekend events that are specifically targeted to certain science and technology themes (e.g. Dissections, Engineering Design, What’s Inside Computers, Intro to Physical Science, Slime Lab) that cover all 300+ courses that we teach in our PowerScience program for K-5th grade.
How Can You Register
Getting started with our hands-on STEM programs is easy. Whether you're a school, parent, or organization, you can register by reaching out to our team. We'll guide you through available program options, scheduling, and next steps to ensure the best experience for your kids.
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What Parents Are Saying About Kids Science Labs
Families across the country trust Kids Science Labs to spark curiosity, build confidence, and make science unforgettable. Hear what parents have to say about the impact our programs have had on their children’s growth and love for learning.
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“I am honestly so impressed by your program. After class, my son walked around the house exploring what materials were permeable… he really understands the concepts and applies them.”
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KSL has to be one of the best investments we've made for our child… she demonstrates mind-blowing creativity and retention after every class. The instructors care deeply and focus on teaching at the child’s level — we’re so grateful for what KSL has unlocked in her.
Kenneth L.
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“We absolutely love Kids Science Labs! Our daughter loves her teachers and the projects… she’s learning everything from gravity to viscosity.”
Latea. B
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“Our son was so excited for volcano week… he told everyone he was going to explode a volcano! You teach real science in a way kids understand and get excited about.”
Aaron C.
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“We’re in our second session and can’t say enough about how amazing it is! Our little scientists are engaged, love their teachers, and can’t stop talking about their projects.”
Leslie. K
FAQs on STEM Activities For Kids
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Our programs are tailored for kids ages 4–14, covering PreK through 8th grade. We design age-appropriate hands-on experiences to ensure each child is challenged, engaged, and supported.
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All of our activities are aligned with the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). We reinforce core science principles through open-ended questions and real experiments that complement classroom learning while encouraging creativity and critical thinking.
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We offer programs both at our KSL centers and off-site at schools and community centers. From in-house science classes and birthday parties to field trips and mobile STEM labs, our flexible format meets families and educators where they are.
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Unlike passive or screen-based programs, Kids Science Labs emphasizes hands-on learning through tactile experiments, question-driven discovery, and a proven model of student engagement. Our teachers build relationships and fuel curiosity.
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You can easily get started by visiting our Contact page. Just let us know what you're interested in and we'll follow up to guide you through the registration process.
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We can work within school and classroom budgets. Our program costs between $75 - $150 per class visit, depending on whether our partnership is a single visit or 16 weeks during the entire academic year. Our minimum STEM Lab program is $500 for a single visit of up to five classrooms in a single day, including teacher, transportation and all science materials.
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Yes! We provided integrated hands-on science lessons that support all of the major K-5th grade curricula in the U.S. with engaging and motivated lessons that allow students to actually do cool hands-on science each and every day and that lead to long-term outperofrmance for students.
Get In Touch With Us
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