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Science Club for Girls — Science Clubs
Free hands-on STEM clubs for girls and gender-expansive youth in grades K–8, with volunteer women-in-STEM mentors, weekly sessions, social-emotional learning, and in-person or virtual options.
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FAA Airport Design Challenge 2027
The FAA Airport Design Challenge is a K–12 STEM learning challenge where teams learn about local airports and complete design tasks in Minecraft.
University of New Hampshire Youth Programs 2026
Official provider program: University of New Hampshire Youth Programs 2026.
University of Northern Iowa STEM Camps 2026
Official provider program: University of Northern Iowa STEM Camps 2026.
URI Navy STEM Crew Camp 2026
Official provider program: URI Navy STEM Crew Camp 2026.
UT Dallas Jonsson STEM Stars Camp 2026
Official provider program: UT Dallas Jonsson STEM Stars Camp 2026.
K12 Science Fair
The inaugural K12 Science Fair invites students to turn questions and observations into original science projects and share their discoveries in a virtual competition.
Lawrence Hall of Science Summer Camps 2027
The Lawrence Hall of Science offers hands-on Berkeley science camps for students entering grades 1–6, including Moon Explorers and other age-banded science themes.
Berkeley Lab After School Science Hour 2026
Official provider program: Berkeley Lab After School Science Hour 2026.
Children’s Museum of Wilmington Daily Programs 2026
Official provider program: Children’s Museum of Wilmington Daily Programs 2026.
Michigan Explore Lab Science 2026
Official provider program: Michigan Explore Lab Science 2026.
Niagara University Biomedical STEM Camp 2026
Official provider program: Niagara University Biomedical STEM Camp 2026.
Ohio Supercomputer Center Youth STEM Institute 2026
Official provider program: Ohio Supercomputer Center Youth STEM Institute 2026.
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