Explore the art of the steal at this Social Science inspired by the science and tech used to pull off the biggest heists. Get ready to steal the crown jewels when you take part in activities including stealing the gold, creating Italian Job pasta art, escaping a laser maze, posing for mugshot, and a whole lot more! Make history and get the goods!

Half-day morning camp (9:00 AM - 12:00 PM), duration 5 days starting September 21, 2026. Ages 5-12. Young explorers dive into daily themes ranging from surviving 'Disaster Island' to navigating the deep sea. Activities include designing planetary rovers, solving ocean pollution challenges, constructing 3D models, designing mythical creatures, mapping fantasy worlds, and engineering functioning ziplines. Blends storytelling with STEM. Bring a nut-free snack and a water bottle.

Work together and play games to solve spatial reasoning challenges! For children Grades 3-5. Registration required.

A 3-hour STEAM Workshop for 6th-8th graders (Group 1). Students begin at the session selected during registration and attend both sessions (Mission: RVR Rescue - Code, Navigate & Conquer AND Game Development Bootcamp) for 90 minutes each. Held 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM ET on Sep 26, 2026. Part of CEISMC Expanded Learning Programs' fall lineup. Note: Listed as FULL at time of page capture.

LEGO Club offers build challenges, freeplay, and more! Recommended for ages 4 & up. Runs from 3:45–4:45 PM.

Pre-K with adult, 10:00-11:30am. How can we use nature's treasures to create? Children investigate sticks as a natural building material and discover how something simple can become many things. Through building, designing, and creating, children use their imagination to transform sticks into structures, art, tools, and creations inspired by their ideas. Learning Domains: Cognitive - Problem-solving, planning, experimenting, discovering balance and design. Fine Motor - Building, arranging, stacking, weaving, and manipulating materials. Physical Demand: [2] = Activity includes up to 1/2 mile of walking on uneven terrain; no steep slopes.

The STEAM Grant Program is run by the West Virginia Department of Tourism in partnership with the Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation. It supports education initiatives integrating Arts with STEM disciplines for West Virginia's PK-12 students. At least 20 projects will be funded, taking place between July 1, 2026 and June 30, 2027. Eligible applicants include WV preschool through high school programs, school systems, public libraries, non-profit arts organizations, and community non-profit organizations with arts-related missions. Priority is given to projects that build collaborations among teachers, artists, and/or STEM professionals; thoroughly integrate arts and STEM; include hands-on and problem-solving activities; are innovative, creative, and collaborative; include a strong evaluation component; are sustainable; and take place in underserved areas. Applications must be submitted through the online portal by October 1, 2026. Final reports for approved projects are due by July 31, 2027. All applicants must be registered as Vendors with a W-9 on file and registered for Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT).

Challenger Learning Center of Colorado will sponsor an exciting escape room themed booth at the Cool Science Carnival Day for Kids at UCCS on October 3rd from 10AM-4PM, as part of the Colorado Springs Cool Science Festival (October 3-18, 2026). Registration is not required for the carnival. Full festival schedule: https://www.coolscience.org/cool-science-festival-schedule.html

Participants will become crime scene investigators as they examine clues, collect evidence, and use real forensic techniques to solve a mystery. Activities include: securing and documenting a mock crime scene, learning evidence handling and chain-of-custody procedures, creating and analyzing footprint casts, lifting and comparing fingerprints, examining splatter patterns, and working as a team to solve a simulated crime mystery. Each participant receives their own Crime Scene Forensics Kit to take home. Ages 8-11. Open to the public — you don't have to be a Scout to attend.

Perfect introduction to robotics using LEGO for young minds. Ages 4-14. Full Day 8:00am - 3:45pm, October 5-9, 2026. Options available to choose from 1, 2, 3, or 4-day camps.

Advanced LEGO robotics for budding engineers. Ages 4-14. Afternoon session 12:00pm - 4:00pm, October 5-9, 2026. Options available to choose from 1, 2, 3, or 4-day camps.

Competitive robotics fundamentals with VEX IQ. Ages 4-14. Full Day 8:00am - 4:00pm, October 5-9, 2026. Options available to choose from 1, 2, 3, or 4-day camps.

Advanced LEGO robotics for budding engineers. Ages 4-14. Morning session 8:00am - 12:00pm, October 5-9, 2026. Options available to choose from 1, 2, 3, or 4-day camps.

Perfect introduction to robotics using LEGO for young minds. Ages 4-14. Full Day 8:00am - 3:45pm, October 12-16, 2026. Options available to choose from 1, 2, 3, or 4-day camps.

Advanced LEGO robotics for budding engineers. Ages 4-14. Afternoon session 12:00pm - 4:00pm, October 12-16, 2026. Options available to choose from 1, 2, 3, or 4-day camps.

Competitive robotics fundamentals with VEX IQ. Ages 4-14. Full Day 8:00am - 4:00pm, October 12-16, 2026. Options available to choose from 1, 2, 3, or 4-day camps.

Advanced LEGO robotics for budding engineers. Ages 4-14. Morning session 8:00am - 12:00pm, October 12-16, 2026. Options available to choose from 1, 2, 3, or 4-day camps.

An onsite startup event where high school students across Iowa team up to build a business in a day, with mentorship from community partners and Iowa educators. This session is a specialty STEM-focused program in partnership with Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center; priority given to STEM educators. Event runs 9:00AM - 3:00PM local time. Educators must register themselves and add students (up to 10) at least four weeks before the event. Students may earn graduate credit (educators) or college credit. Hosted by the Jacobson Institute at the University of Iowa.

Wentworth STEM Challenge: MATHQuest invites high-school sophomores and juniors (Grades 10 & 11) to put their math skills to the test in a fun and hands-on competition. Participants will tackle real-world math problems, connect with faculty, and explore STEM pathways at Wentworth. Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM ET. Join the mailing list to learn when registration goes live in the fall.

Drop in for an afternoon of exploring hands-on sewer drain engineering challenges. For homeschool students ages 6-12.

The Bloomington Pumpkin Launch is an annual fall event where teams build mechanical pumpkin-launching devices and compete in accuracy and distance contests. Spectators can watch pumpkins soar, including drops from a bucket truck. The event features live music, autumn-themed activities for kids, and food vendors. Launcher divisions include Youth Human Powered (elementary/middle school), Student Human Powered (high school/college), and Adult Human Powered. Size classes: Large (5+ lbs), Small (2-4 lbs), and Mini (<2 lbs, all components fit in a single vehicle). Cannons and chemically powered launchers are NOT permitted — mechanical only. No fuel, compressed air, electricity, explosives, or other chemical/fluid components allowed (exception: small powered winch to cock throwing arm). A safety strap is required on the throwing arm after cocking. Catapult-style devices must launch overhand, not sidearm. Each team competes in four rounds each for accuracy and distance, and must bring a minimum of eight pumpkins weighing 5–8 lbs. Launcher team registration deadline is October 16, 2026. No fee to register a launcher.

STEM Cubs is a free STEM education program hosted by the College of Education & Human Development in partnership with the College of Engineering at the University of Missouri. Designed for students in grades K-8, it provides hands-on learning experiences. Afternoon Session: 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m., check-in begins at 12:45 p.m. Applications open four weeks before each event; applicants must create an account and add a profile for each participating child. Selection notifications are emailed two weeks before the event.

STEM Cubs is a free STEM education program hosted by the College of Education & Human Development in partnership with the College of Engineering at the University of Missouri. Designed for students in grades K-8, it provides hands-on learning experiences. Morning Session: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., check-in begins at 8:45 a.m. Applications open four weeks before each event; applicants must create an account and add a profile for each participating child. Selection notifications are emailed two weeks before the event.

Duration: 5 Days. Time: 4:15 PM - 5:25 PM (ET). Ages: 5-7 years. This program introduces students to the core principles of engineering through hands-on LEGO® building. Participants design and construct simple machines, moving contraptions, and mechanical structures while learning how gears, levers, pulleys, and other engineering concepts work. Students experiment with building techniques, test and refine their creations, and solve design challenges. Collaboration and teamwork are emphasized throughout.

Something happened at the Museum, and we need your help to solve it! Explore the Mathias Ham Historic Site while searching for clues, riddles, tasks, and games to answer the question of 'who (or what) done it?' For 2nd-5th grade students. Organized by National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium.