Summer STEM
Whether you're organizing a single STEM event or building a multi-day summer experience, Youth Engineering Solutions (YES) offers flexible, hands-on engineering units designed specifically for informal learning environments. YES engages young people in real-world engineering challenges, introduces them to a variety of STEM careers, and helps them build skills for the future.
Our summer-ready STEM activities:
- Build durable, transferable problem-solving skills
- Support inclusion and access for all learners
- Sustain engagement across multiple days
- Strengthen science literacy, writing, math, and career connections
- Are FREE to access, with materials kits available for purchase
To make planning easier, we’ve curated a collection of units designed for summer and out-of-school settings.
Creating the Next Generation of Problem Solvers Through Hands-on STEM
Youth Engineering Solutions (YES) empowers educators with high-quality, standards-connected PreK–8 STEM curricula and professional learning. Grounded in research and implemented in classrooms across all 50 states, YES programs engage learners in real-world engineering design, build computational thinking skills, and foster inclusive STEM identities.
Bring Engineering to Life at Your Event
Our newest products, YES STEM Event Activities, offer 10–20 minute, hands-on challenges that get kids and families designing together. Kits include instructions, posters, and all materials needed for up to 20 groups—with expansion packs available.
Professional Learning
We offer a range of professional learning options, including free monthly webinars, on-site workshops, and a comprehensive Learning Library, to empower educators with the tools and knowledge to effectively implement our curricula.
Our Curricula Features
Hands-On Learning
Computer Science Modules
