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STEM Summer Camps in Chicago 2019

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Chicago STEM Summer CampsWe’re excited to bring you or biggest guide to the best STEM camps in and near Chicago. There are loads of great options for elementary school students up to high school students to build and apply their science, math, technology, and engineering skills in informal, creative environments this summer. These camps help students up through high school grow valuable 21st-century skills while having fun. Your child can grow engineering expertise and observational skills, enhance critical thinking and creativity while coding apps and computer games. They can develop increased coordination while learning to pilot drones, or maybe they’ll invent the Next Big Thing.

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August STEM Adventures in Chicago

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August is a great month for fabulous STEM adventures in Chicago. If you are a maker, a nature-lover or a techie, this week has some great options available for you. But let’s be frank, this weekend is for the birds–the hummingbirds. There are two Hummingbirdfests around Chicagoland this weekend! Take a quiz to test your knowledge on these tiny birds.

What to Do for STEM Fun in Chicago This Weekend

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August STEM Activities

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Whether you are looking for some great STEM activities to kick off your August or are more in the mood for a Mini Maker Faire, the Chicago-area has plenty going on to satisfy your desires. [Read more…]

The Best Private Schools in the Chicago Area

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We know that STEM Kids Chicago readers care deeply about education, especially when it comes to science and tech learning. You might be lucky enough to have a public school that suits your needs in your neighborhood. Or Not. In which case, we’re here to help with a guide to the best private schools in the Chicago area.

Students at private, or independent, schools typically enjoy smaller class sizes, a broader curriculum, opportunities for a custom, differentiated learning experience and less reliance on standardized testing. Want to see for yourself? Many of these schools host open house events in October, November, and January. And, of course, you can always contact the school for a tour.

Find can find STEM fun when school’s out thanks to our robust events calendar. Sign up for our newsletter to receive an awesome roundup of STEM events twice a month. Schools can contact themakermom (at) hotmail.com for information on enhanced listings in our guide.

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