Free & Affordable STEM Resources for St. Louis Families
A curated directory of STEM programs, events, and organizations serving St. Louis kids and families — compiled by Ellie's FutureMinds Academy.
Museums & Science Centers
St. Louis Science Center
Free admission to exhibits, planetarium shows, and GROW gallery. Offers summer camps and school-break programs for all ages.
The Magic House
St. Louis Children's Museum with hands-on STEM exhibits, engineering challenges, and coding activities for younger learners.
Myseum
Interactive science and technology activities, especially for elementary-age kids. Hands-on learning in a fun environment.
Coding & Robotics Programs
STL Youth Robotics
Youth robotics teams, competitions, and STEM mentoring across the St. Louis region. FIRST Robotics affiliated.
FIRST Robotics / FIRST LEGO League
Teams for elementary through high-school students hosted by schools, libraries, and community organizations across St. Louis.
Girls Who Code — St. Louis Clubs
Free after-school coding clubs for girls in grades 3–12. Multiple club locations across the St. Louis metro area.
Community & Youth Organizations
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis
After-school STEM programming integrated into youth development activities at multiple St. Louis locations.
Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis
Workforce development and youth STEM programs focused on economic empowerment for the St. Louis community.
Mathews-Dickey Boys' & Girls' Club
North St. Louis youth organization offering academic support, STEM enrichment, and after-school programming.
Libraries & Public Resources
St. Louis Public Library — STEM Programs
Free coding workshops, maker activities, 3D printing access, and STEM programming at branches across the city.
St. Louis County Library — Digital Literacy
Free digital literacy classes, coding workshops, and technology programs at county library branches.
University Outreach
Washington University — Community Engagement
STEM outreach programs, summer institutes, and community partnerships connecting WashU resources with St. Louis youth.
Harris-Stowe State University
HBCU in St. Louis offering community STEM programs, dual enrollment opportunities, and workforce development.
Saint Louis University — STEM Outreach
Youth STEM camps, science olympiad support, and community education programs through SLU's outreach initiatives.
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