Kids STEM Studio

STEM Activity Studio in West Loop Chicago

Kids STEM Studio operates from a West Gladys Avenue studio in the West Loop neighborhood of Chicago, with sister locations in Evanston/Skokie and Naperville. Programs serve kids ages 3-14 through hands-on STEM activities.

Programs Offered

Multi-discipline STEM coverage. Programs include:
- Robotics (building, programming, troubleshooting)
- Coding and game design
- Minecraft programming
- Engineering models
- Stop motion animation
- Visual programming languages for ages 4+
- Day-off camps and week-long camps
- After-school enrichment programs
- STEM-centric birthday parties

What's Included

• Hands-on project-based curriculum (not traditional instruction)
• Weekly classes plus camps and parties
• Hours: Mon-Fri 2-6pm, Saturday 9:30am-12:30pm
• Three-location network (Chicago West Loop, Evanston/Skokie, Naperville)

Experience

Activity-Based STEM Learning model emphasizes hands-on projects over textbook lessons - suits kids who learn by doing rather than passive instruction. Robot-building and game-coding appeal to kids interested in tech careers or maker culture. After-school slots fit with school schedules. Best for West Loop, Greektown, and Loop families wanting structured tech enrichment.