Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM)

Developing Youth Through STEM

The YMCA is helping all children reach their full potential by supporting their unique youth development journeys. At more than 1,000 YMCA sites nationwide, youth are engaged in year-round STEM activities that nurture their curiosity, inspire creativity and teach them how to succeed.

Youth who participate in STEM activities:

• Learn how to solve a problem
• Develop critical-thinking skills
• Get comfortable with failure and trying again
• Learn to work successfully in teams
• Develop self-confidence
• Are able to see themselves in STEM careers

Find your local Y and ask how your child can get involved with STEM.

How the Y is Tackling STEM Equity

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Download Activities

Fun experiments and activities are available below for kids of all ages to do in the classroom or at home. Together we can inspire the next generation to love STEM!

Grades K-6

• Chromatography Mysteries Instructions
• Chromatography Mysteries Color Hypothesis
• Storm the Castle Instructions

Grades K-8

• Parachute Challenge Instructions
• Parachute Challenge Worksheet

Grades 3-8

• It’s In the Bag Instructions
• Principles of Flight Instructions
• Principles of Flight Worksheet

For more information, please email us.