Best STEM Classes for Chicago Kids

Kids Science Labs was started by two engineer dads who wanted to show kids that science can be fun! They have 40 educators, scientists, artists, and innovators who all care very deeply about kids and inspiring the next generation of problem solvers and innovators. Classes are fun and engaging!

Kids Stem Space is where kids can explore science, technology, engineering and math with fun, hands-on activities and always with a focus on learning. They offer fast-paced and rigorous studio workshops with technical assistance. The workshop programs are customized to meet kids’ curiosity in STEM. They even offer homework help!

Kristy Pepping:  If you're looking for ways to give your child an edge for the future, try one of Sylvan Learning's STEM. classes. They offer innovative STEM education as well as accelerated after-school programs, known as Sylvan EDGE. They offer classes in robotics, coding, engineering and math edge. Many locations throughout Chicago.

Digital Adventures offers stem classes and teaches kids to "learn by doing". Classes are offered in robot construction, 3D modeling, website/app building, virtual reality, video game design and much more. Kids learn engineering skills that they can apply for the rest of their lives while having fun! They have many offerings including weekly lessons, camps, and birthday parties.

This maker space teaches kids and teens how to use real tools to make objects that they utilize everyday. The kitted out lab includes everything kids need to learn basic carpentry, 3D printing, programming and more. In Open Shop, students work with adult guides to complete projects of their own design. Guides ensure that projects are safe and achievable. Students work with the materials available in the lab and, best of all, take home anything and everything that they create.

Shila:  Code Play Learn focuses on participants learning through hands-on and project based learning experiences. They aim to promote confidence in kids by developing their coding and design skills. Classes include: Minecraft modding, coding, painting & Lego robotics, chess & more. They also offer summer camps, tutoring & birthday parties.

Kristy Pepping:  Bricks 4 Kidz uses LEGOs to teach children about architecture, engineering and technology concepts through playing! They offer 1 hours after school classes held at local area schools and pre-school classes for the little ones. Look up a location and register for a class today!

Noggin Builders is a unique place to take kids that are interested in tinkering, creating and exploring using hands-on activities and collaboration with other kids. Class topics at this facility include Gadget Design Club and S.T.E.M Explorers- all designed to challenge your child's mind and get them engaged and thinking. Noggin Builders also offers birthday parties and summer camps.

Kristy Pepping:  Engineering for Kids introduces STEM curriculum through hands-on project based learning. Their classes cover many types of engineering including aerospace, civil, marine, mechanical, industrial, electrical, chemical, and environmental.

Fermilab offers classes for children and families during the summer months and on Saturdays during the school year. Experienced instructors teach classes covering a variety of science and mathematics topics. You can also visit & explore Fermilab's science center.