Does your child love to tinker, get lost in a pile of LEGOs, or take apart their toys? These interests are all related to STEM/STEAM: science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics. Kids learn critical thinking, problem-solving, and teamwork while coding a video game, designing their own invention, and having fun. It’s not just for big kids, either; some spots have activities for kids as young as two years old.
In addition to these options, check your park district or local library for drop-in classes or Makerspace areas, too!
This article is sponsored by the Russian School of Mathematics.
Math Education Programs for Grades K-12
Math Education Programs for Grades K-12
Russian School of Mathematics
Locations in Buffalo Grove, Lincoln Park, Naperville, Schaumburg, Skokie, and Wheeling
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RSM is an award-winning after-school math enrichment program trusted by parents for over 25 years across 75+ locations in North America. Our unique approach consists of a continuous kindergarten to high-school curriculum, taught by expert teachers, in a classroom environment of peers who study together year after year. K-12 students can choose from various classes to prepare them for the school year, math competition courses for additional challenges, or test prep courses.
Our curriculum has continually been perfected by our curriculum department over the last two decades. Featured in NPR and the Atlantic magazine as one of the key players in the “Math Revolution” and ranked one of the best schools in the world by the Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth, RSM helps children of all levels build a solid math foundation and develop their critical-thinking and problem-solving skills. Fall classes are now enrolling on our website!
Illinois Math and Science Academy
1500 Sullivan Road
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 907-5000
Special Saturday programming available for grades K and up. More details to come for fall 2024 offerings.
Science Adventures (Run by Fermilab)
Lederman Science Education Center
Fermilab MS 777
Batavia, IL 60510
(630) 840-8259
Science programming is usually offered for children of all ages. As of August 5, 2024 no new programming is posted.
Center for Talent Development (run by Northwestern University)
617 Dartmouth Place
Evanston, IL 60208
Weekend and online STEAM classes available, starting as young as 4 years old.
The Coder School
1222 S Highland Avenue
Lombard, IL 60148
(630) 278-6767
Opening in late August 2024, check their website for the most up-to-date information on class offerings.
DuPage Children’s Museum
301 N Washington Street
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 637-8000
DCM offers hands-on, virtual STEM programming, as well as summer camps, and pop-up programming.
Codinu
2244 95th Street
Naperville, IL 60564
(630) 474-1052
Online coding and robotics classes for ages 7 – 17, as well as summer camps.
Kids STEM Studio
2960 Artesian Road, Unit 120
Naperville, IL 60564
(312) 757-5000
201 S Meacham Road
Schaumburg, IL 60008
(224) 653-9978
4124 Dempster Street
Skokie, IL 60076
(847) 983-8325
Summer camps, weekly enrichment classes, and birthday parties covering robotics, coding and game design. For ages 4-14 years old.
Kids Science Labs
840 Willow Road, Suite A
Northbrook, IL 60062
(773) 798-2012
Birthday parties, science programming and summer camps available for children ages 2 years and up.
CodeForce
Upstairs at Church of the Good Shepherd
5 W. Washington Street
Oswego, IL 60543
(630) 716-3850
STEAM and programming classes for children age 6 and up.
STREAM Academy
3S601 Warren Avenue
Warrenville, IL 60555
(630) 947-2754
Preschool, homeschool programming and more.
Bricks 4 Kidz
Locations and program availability vary in Elmhurst, Lombard, and Chicago. STEM enrichment programming available for preschool and up.
Code Ninjas
Locations in Westmont, Naperville, Hoffman Estates, Arlington Heights, Glenview and Elmhurst.
Coding and junior coding programming classes for children ages 5-14 years old. Summer camps also availble.
Sylvan Learning Center
7217 Madison Street
Forest Park, IL 60130
(708) 689-4140
1292 Rickert Drive, Suite 148
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 848-9769
10338 S. Cicero Avenue
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(708) 572-0171
24012 W Main Street, Suite 104
Plainfield, IL 60544
(815) 676-4418
25 N Roselle Rd
Schaumburg, IL 60194
(847) 380-9238
9501 W 171st Street
Tinley Park, Illinois 60487
(708) 336-3130
Sylvan offers STEM classes for elementary and middle-school students, covering topics such as coding, engineering and robotics.
Our classes and teams for kids page has tons of other options for kids to explore new interests!
