Best STEM Classes for Kids in Boston

If your Boston kid loves creating complex LEGO structures, figuring out how gadgets work, or asking for extra math problems after homework is done, then STEM classes may be something right up your kid's alley. Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) principles are everywhere in life and can be super fun for curious children to learn. Check out our list of STEM classes for kids available in Boston. Has your child taken a STEM class around town?

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(468.9 mi)

11 week trimester schedule

Go to theinnovat....org

Amanda Banta: The Innovation Institute offers kids a wide variety of courses to explore STEM in a fun learning environment. Kids can enroll in introductions to mechanical and electrical engineering, molecular biology, neuroscience, physics and more. See here for the calendar.

Ages: Kindergarten - High School

Cost: Programs start at $530.

(472.7 mi)

Six week sessions

Go to einsteinsworkshop.com

Amanda Banta: Kids will explore STEM principles in classes on coding, robotics, 3D printing and more at Einstein's Workshop. They will learn and play with familiar toys and games such as LEGOs and Minecraft as they learn.

Courses and programs are offered throughout the school year and camps during the summer. There are also week-long summer camps available.

Ages: Kindergarten - 9th Grade

Cost: Programs start at $150.

(476.1 mi)

Go to stemcellrobotics.com

Amanda Banta: The STEM Cell offers kids the opportunity to learn the ideas behind STEM in singular and multi-week robotics sessions.

In addition to its workshops, the STEM Cell regularly combines learning and fun with its fort nights, music sessions, weekly Friday Movie Nights and even birthday party packages.

Check here for the schedule.

Ages: Kindergarten - High School

Cost: Programs start at $150.

(476.2 mi)

Go to ceeo.tufts.edu

Amanda Banta: Through the Tufts University College of Engineering, the Center for Engineering Education and Outreach offers engineering and robotics workshops and programs. Programs are run during the school year and camps are over the summer.

New and rotating programs are announced on the center's Facebook page or by signing up for their email notification at sympa@elist.tufts.edu.

Ages: 1st Grade - 8th Grade

Cost: Programs start at $50.

(477.2 mi)

Ages 3+

Go to hillhouseboston.org

HillHouse: Hill House offers a wide range of STEM classes for ages 3 & up! Our current class list holds 7 STEM programs, ranging from Storybook STEM, a beginner's STEM class for 3-5 year olds, to our brand new DRONE Commander class for 9-12 year olds. This exciting class will give your child the basics of engineering in one of the newest and fast paced areas of robotics.

Learn more about all that Hill House offers on our website today!

(486.5 mi)

Go to themakermill.com

Tracy Snyder Molina: The Maker Mill is a STEM enrichment center for kids and teens, offering drop-in (age 5+ with caregiver) and drop-off hours (for kids in 4th grade and older) as well as workshops in topics such as computer coding, game development, 3D printing, LEGO, robotics, Minecraft, electronics and circuits, video production and much more as well as special school vacation workshops. The Maker Mill also offers seasonal and monthly family membership which includes many free for member classes and 2 hours of drop-in/drop-off (grade 4+) per day.

Age: K-12 depending on workshop

(503.6 mi)

Go to codeandcircuit.org

Amanda Banta: Courses on 3D printing, coding, computer science and more are offered in a variety of schedules at Code & Circuit. Kids will use hands-on techniques and various applications to build up their STEM knowledge. In addition to its classes, Code & Circuit offers family workshops of STEAM activities for kids and their parents.

See here for weeklong summer camp options.

Ages: Kindergarten - High School

Cost: Programs start at $95.