STEMful is a place where wonder comes alive.
From the time they’re toddlers, children are natural scientists. They stack, test, take apart, and try again, driven by the question “what happens if…?” At STEMful, we nurture that spark by giving children ages 1.5–10 the space, tools, and encouragement to explore through projects that feel like play yet open doors to discovery.
Parents know us as more than an activity. We’re a partner in raising confident, curious learners who see connections everywhere: between art and science, between mistakes and breakthroughs, between their imagination today and the possibilities of tomorrow.
Each experience builds on the last, creating a foundation of skills and confidence that grows stronger with every session. Children learn that persistence is powerful, that questions are valuable, and that wonder belongs at the center of learning. After growing through our program, they carry with them not just knowledge, but the confidence to shape their world with creativity and courage.
Our Mission
At STEMful, our mission is to help curiosity take root and grow. We guide children as they explore how the world works, offering hands-on projects that build layer by layer, idea by idea. With each new experience, confidence sprouts, and children begin to see themselves as capable learners who can nurture their own discoveries and watch them flourish.
Our Vision
We envision a future shaped by curiosity, creativity, and the confidence to solve problems with science at the center. Every child has access to meaningful STEM learning that feels engaging, welcoming, and real. Through experiences that connect questions to discoveries, children grow into capable thinkers and purposeful contributors. Communities become stronger when young learners are prepared to approach challenges with imagination, persistence, and care.
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STEMful makes science feel like second nature.
Every project is designed to meet children where they are, drawing on their natural curiosity and energy for play. Through hands-on exploration, thoughtful guidance, and open-ended problem-solving, children discover not just how things work, but how they themselves can make things work.
Instead of memorizing facts, learners at STEMful get to build, test, tinker, and create. This process builds confidence as much as it builds knowledge, helping children grow into capable, resilient thinkers who see possibility in every challenge.
At STEMful, the classroom is more workshop than lecture hall. It’s a place where experiments become adventures, mistakes become learning tools, and every success, no matter how small, feeds into the next big idea.
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Our Programs
STEMful takes its name from STEM: Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. We believe these fields are the roots that help children grow into confident problem-solvers. In practice, our programs expand even further by weaving Art into the mix, creating a full STEAM experience. This approach balances analytical thinking with creativity, giving children space to build, design, and imagine as they learn.
Curious about why we embrace STEAM? Read more in our blog:
The STEM vs STEAM Debate
Our Families
Choosing where your child spends their time is a big decision. At STEMful, families find a space where children are encouraged to think boldly, explore freely, and grow with confidence. Children’s natural curiosity is celebrated, and every question can lead to a new discovery.
STEMful is built for families excited to see their children’s ideas take shape, their confidence expand, and their love of learning deepen. Here, young learners:
Explore science, engineering, and problem-solving through play
Build confidence by experimenting, asking questions, and trying again
Stay engaged in hands-on projects that nurture creativity and critical thinking
Spend after-school hours and school breaks in ways that feel enriching and purposeful
Our Story
STEMful was created to give children a place where curiosity grows into confidence. Science is all around us, shaping the way we live every day, yet it is often missing from early education. Families who wanted something more for their children found it here: a place where learning feels like discovery and every project becomes an adventure.
Children at STEMful explore, test, and create. They bring home stories about constellations, facts about Mars, and excitement for what they have learned. Each program is designed to build a foundation that lasts, encouraging young learners to see the world with wonder and to keep asking the next question.
STEMful exists for families who believe that childhood is the perfect time to nurture the habits of a lifelong explorer.
Our Founder
Kim Nguyen-Ehrenreich has always been drawn to science. She earned a bachelor’s degree in zoology with a concentration in marine biology, followed by a master’s degree in oceanography. Her early career took her onto research vessels and into submersibles two thousand meters below the surface of the Gulf of Mexico. She later built and led a research lab in cardiovascular science, collaborating with world-renowned scientists.
When Kim became a mother, she wanted her children to grow up surrounded by curiosity and discovery. She also longed for a community of families who valued learning in the same way. STEMful was born from that vision: a space where children can explore science through play, gain confidence through experimentation, and grow alongside peers who share their excitement for the world.
Today, Kim brings both her scientific background and her love of teaching to STEMful, inspiring a new generation of thinkers and explorers.
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STEMful is a really special place. The teachers are engaging and caring. My son has been to camp at STEMful on several occasions and has always had a great time. As a mom, I have consistently felt that my son is in a safe place and well cared for, while also being stimulating and having a fun and educational experience. I highly recommend STEMful!