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Bloomfield Science Museum Jerusalem Make and Learn

Make and Learn is a Bloomfield Science Museum Jerusalem hybrid education initiative combining curriculum-linked teaching units, interactive mini exhibits, maker-inspired after-school learning, and at-home science and technology challenges.

WebsiteDownloadablePhysical place
Grades 4–7 and ages 10–15 depending on activity · Free project resources; programme terms vary93
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Seattle Universal Math Museum

A hands-on math museum and event program where children explore mathematics through exhibits, family sessions, camps, and playful problem solving.

WebsitePhysical place
3–14 · Free and paid events; museum access varies92
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University of Toronto Grades 1–12 Math Programs

The University of Toronto Math Outreach Office offers seasonal math enrichment and online Python coding programmes for students in grades 1–12.

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Grades 1–12; programme-specific · Paid registration; seasonal92
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NASA JPL STEM Activities for Families

A NASA JPL collection of family STEM activities spanning engineering, science, technology, computer science, mathematics, rockets, space missions, and design challenges.

Website
5–18 · Free91
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Micro Mathematicians

Micro Mathematicians is a University of Melbourne enrichment programme for students who want to explore mathematics beyond the classroom through free virtual and in-person workshops.

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Advanced Years 5–6, Years 7–8 and Years 9–10; workshop-specific · Free workshops; availability varies91
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Oxford Mathematical Reasoning for 6-year-olds

The University of Oxford’s Reasoning First programme offers a 12-lesson online mathematical reasoning programme for six-year-olds alongside teacher materials and access information.

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6 · Free access information; registration and programme terms apply91
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Mixing in Math

TERC’s Mixing in Math provides a bank of activities, games and projects for ages 3–12 in English and Spanish, with family, library, preschool and after-school applications.

Website
3–12 · Free public activities91
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Kodu Game Lab

A visual game-making environment for children to build 3D worlds, stories, and games with simple programming tiles.

WebsiteDesktop app
8–16 · Free90
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Snap!

A browser-based visual programming language that extends Scratch with custom blocks and deeper computer-science ideas.

Website
12–18 · Free90
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Coding with Kids

Coding with Kids provides live online and in-person classes, camps, school programmes, robotics, engineering, game design, Python, Minecraft modding, and age-progressive coding and AI projects for children and teens.

Website
5–18; K–12 school programmes · Pricing varies by class, camp, and location89
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University of Melbourne School Maths Outreach

The University of Melbourne School of Mathematics and Statistics runs school incursions, competitions, enrichment programmes, and professional learning for primary and secondary communities.

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Primary and secondary learners; programme-specific · Free programme information; availability varies89
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UBC Mathematics Outreach Programs

The University of British Columbia Department of Mathematics runs Math Mania, Math Circles, and Archimedes Talks for learners from elementary school through high school.

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Grades 2–12; programme-specific · Free public events and programmes; availability varies89
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Pencil Code

A free collaborative coding space for drawing, music, games, stories, webpages, math, and creative programming.

WebsiteDownloadable
8–18 · Free88
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Alguni

Coding lessons for kids ages 8–15 covering Python, JavaScript, C/C++, digital logic, Git, math, AI, robotics, and competitive programming.

WebsiteiOS app
8–15 · Free with paid options88
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Children’s Museum Houston 3D Virtual Field Trips

A museum collection of all-time-access 3D virtual field trips with videos and hands-on activities about water, physical science, invention, city life, matter, and math missions for ages 5 and up.

WebsiteYouTube channel
5–14 · Free88
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Michigan Learning Channel

Michigan Learning Channel provides on-demand educational programs, family learning resources, literacy and math shows, DIY science videos, and selected Spanish and Arabic content through its website and YouTube channel.

WebsiteYouTube channel
3–12 · Free88
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UTD Summer Math Camps 2026

The University of Texas at Dallas 2026 Summer Math Camps offer five-week programmes for high-school students in Mathematical Adventures, SAT Math, and Mathematics Behind Artificial Intelligence, with in-person and online components.

WebsitePhysical place
High-school students · $500 registration fee; 2026 dates have passed88
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Oxford Mathematics Outreach

The University of Oxford Mathematical Institute outreach programme includes the Oxford Online Maths Club, school masterclasses, talks, mathematical problem solving, and public engagement opportunities for school-age learners.

Website
School-age learners; programme-specific · Free resources and outreach events; booking or eligibility may apply88
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Blockly Games

A sequence of browser games that introduce programming logic through visual blocks.

Website
7–14 · Free87
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Math Jams

Free, team-based math competitions where grades 3–6 classrooms solve playful problems together during a one-week Math Jam.

Website
8–12 · Free for schools87
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Arcademics

Free browser games that help K-8 learners practice math, language arts, spelling, typing, and geography through playful competition.

Website
6–14 · Free with paid options86
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TurtleStitch

A free, open-source coding and textile platform where learners turn visual programs into embroidery patterns and physical designs.

Website
9–18 · Free86
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Akron Children’s Museum Virtual Field Trip

A virtual museum experience for kindergarten through fifth grade with challenges, games, cooking, movement, art, and financial-literacy activities aligned with Ohio learning standards.

Website
5–11 · Paid with free sample86
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University of Edinburgh Mathematics Outreach

The University of Edinburgh’s mathematics outreach programme connects children, families, schools, and teachers with maths activities, workshops, and public engagement resources.

Website
5–18 · Access and event pricing vary by programme86
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MSU 2026 Summer Math Camps

Michigan State University Mathematics Department’s 2026 summer camps cover grades K–12 through themed experiences such as Math Explorers, Geometry, Topology, Fractals and Python, and Fun with Fractions.

WebsitePhysical place
Grades K–12 · Paid camps; 2026 sessions full with waitlist option86
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University of Sussex Mathematics Outreach

The University of Sussex mathematics outreach programme offers free school and university visits, talks, hands-on small-group activities, and public engagement events that connect mathematics with real-world questions.

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School-age learners; age varies by visit · Free school talks and hands-on activities; booking required86
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Purdue Mathematics K–12 Outreach

Purdue University Mathematics K–12 Outreach promotes student interest in mathematics and science through hands-on activities, problem-solving learning environments and teacher collaboration.

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K–12; program-specific · Free public program information86
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codeSpark Academy

A game-based coding platform for children with coding challenges, creative projects, and activities designed for early learners.

WebsiteAndroid appiOS app
4–10 · Paid with free trial84
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HanuLab

A bilingual coding and AI playground with unplugged games, block programming, and hundreds of game-like stages for children.

Website
4–15 · Free84
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Markham Public Library Learning Place

A public-library program hub for children and families with age-banded STEAM, coding, animation, and creative technology learning opportunities.

Website
6–12 · Paid programs; availability varies84
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First In Math

First In Math is an online math-practice program that uses game-style activities, immediate feedback, self-paced practice, and personalized goals to support K–8 learners at school or home.

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5–14 · Paid; school and home access options vary84
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Plethora

Plethora uses game-based challenges to teach computational thinking, logical reasoning, problem solving, and computer-science foundations without requiring prior coding.

Website
9–14 · Free to play; educator plans vary84
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FromOne

A playful learning platform combining Python space missions with mental-math challenges, built around short interactive levels and progress.

Website
8–16 · Free83
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Coding for Kids

An interactive browser playground that teaches programming through beginner coding, Python, and advanced Python courses.

Website
7–14 · Free82
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