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86/100 · ages Rising grades 4–6

NSBE Summer Engineering Experience for Kids

A free three-week summer engineering program from the National Society of Black Engineers for rising fourth through sixth graders, with STEM projects and engineering mentors.

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Book Harvest

A literacy nonprofit helping children build home libraries through free book distribution, family literacy programs, and community partnerships.

WebsiteExperiments & projectsPrograms & challenges
Children and families; eligibility/program-specific · Free books and literacy programs; eligibility varies84
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CodeWithPurpose

A student-run nonprofit providing free real-world coding education to young people worldwide through classes, projects, and mentorship.

WebsiteExperiments & projectsWebsites & online learning
Young people; program-specific · Free educational programs; availability varies83
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STEMSeeds

A nonprofit providing free hands-on STEM kits and learning support for children in hospitals and underserved communities.

WebsiteExperiments & projectsWebsites & online learning
Children; program-specific · Free kits and programs for eligible participants83
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TechNova

A student-led nonprofit teaching Java, AI, and block coding through weekly classes, hands-on workshops, and peer mentorship.

WebsiteExperiments & projectsTeacher & classroom resources
Students; program-specific · Free classes and resources according to provider83
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Books Between Kids

A community literacy nonprofit collecting and distributing gently used books so children can build home libraries and enjoy reading.

WebsiteExperiments & projectsWebsites & online learning
Children and families; program-specific · Free books through partner programs; availability varies82
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Coding Is Fun

A student-founded coding-learning program offering free online courses and guided pathways for young people who want to learn programming.

WebsitePrograms & challengesWebsites & online learning
Children and teens; course-specific · Free online courses; registration varies82
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Books for Keeps

A literacy charity providing books and joyful reading experiences to children and schools, with a focus on building access and engagement.

WebsiteExperiments & projectsWebsites & online learning
Children and schools; program-specific · Free books and literacy programs through partner schools81
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Little Free Library

A global network of neighborhood book-sharing boxes that helps children and families discover free books in their communities.

WebsiteWebsites & online learning
Children and families; location-specific · Free to browse and borrow; local availability varies81
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Coding the Future

A student-led tutoring program offering free virtual computer-science classes and one-to-one support for young learners.

WebsitePrograms & challengesWebsites & online learning
Children and teens; class-specific · Free virtual classes and tutoring80
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