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Experiment with AI Image Recognition and Computer Vision

July 7, 2026 6:00 AM

Explore AI and machine learning for image-based identification and classification systems that make use of computer vision and AI's strength in pattern detection. Flexible STEM in Summer Summer break offers flexible time for STEM, including family activities and student-led deep dives. The out-of-school months invite students to experiment in STEM areas of personal interest, either pursuing topics that may not come up in the typical school year or… Read more

Everyday AI: Recipes, Flashcards, and More

June 18, 2026 6:00 AM

Explore prompt engineering and AI agents with projects related to food science, money management, and study prep. Flexible STEM in Summer Summer break offers flexible opportunities for STEM, including family activities and student-led deep dives. The out-of-school months invite students to experiment in STEM areas of personal interest, either pursuing topics that may not come up in the typical school year or exploring more deeply than the school… Read more

Make a Game of It! Explore AI with Games

June 9, 2026 6:00 AM

Explore game-based AI projects for older students and creative AI-powered game design activities for younger learners. Flexible STEM in Summer Summer break offers flexible time for STEM, including family activities and student-led deep dives. The out-of-school months invite students to experiment in STEM areas of personal interest, either pursuing topics that may not come up in the typical school year or exploring more deeply than the school… Read more

Boredom Busters: STEM Activities for End-of-Year and Summer Fun

May 28, 2026 9:00 AM

As the end of the school year approaches, these activities can be great fillers in between testing, in odd spaces in your schedule, or just for general end-of-the-year fun. These activities also are perfect for summer STEM in a variety of settings. 8 Free STEM Ideas to Fill End-of-Year Time The final weeks of the school year often mean varied schedules and pockets of time in the classroom that can be hard to fill. The activities featured here use… Read more

Deep Dive into STEM—Do a Summer Science Project!

May 20, 2024 6:00 AM

Summer is the perfect time to dive into a science project and build new STEM skills for fun! Choose a project of interest or explore a cutting edge area of science this summer. What will you discover? What Will You Explore This Summer? Summer is for adventure, fun, and creativity. That makes it the perfect time to dive into a science project! With school out, no homework, and a more flexible schedule, you can explore an area of science or… Read more

12 Science Kits for Summer Science Experiments and Discovery

June 6, 2023 8:00 AM

Bring home hands-on science exploration with convenient STEM kits from Science Buddies! Set kids up to explore robotics, computer programming, chemistry, physics, and more! As you plan for summer break, consider the value of hands-on science and engineering kits for keeping kids occupied, engaged, and learning! Camps and summer programs are great, but hands-on science and engineering kits can create powerful, flexible, self-paced learning opportunities… Read more

Ready, Set, Go! (Awesome Summer Science Experiments)

June 1, 2023 12:00 PM

Check in each week at Science Buddies this summer for our Awesome Summer Science Experiments series! Each week, we'll highlight a few activities for awesome science and engineering kids can do at home. We've got a whole summer of fun STEM themes lined up for kids of all ages — for free. This week: Ready, Set, Go! STEM — awesome summer science experiments that take off, roll, fly, spin, and more! From the Vault!: This post was part of our… Read more

Awesome Summer Science Experiments

June 1, 2023 8:00 AM

From the Vault!: This summer science series is from 2021 and features ten free weeks of Awesome Summer Science projects and experiments for kids to do at home, in a summer program, or in a formal learning environment. Ten Weeks of Awesome Summer Science Experiments! For many families, summer days leave kids with lots of freeform time to fill! Right alongside arts and crafts, it can be easy to explore science and engineering! Hands-on STEM is a great way for kids to unplug and make, build,… Read more

Imagine Your Story - STEM Activities for Storytellers of All Ages!

June 2, 2022 8:00 AM

Are you getting ready for a summer of reading with kids? Make things even more creative and fun this summer with free, hands-on science and engineering activities that help students bring their stories to life. Pair Summer Reading with Storytelling Fun! Library reading programs are a hallmark of summer break! Checking off "books read" on a colorful map, a multi-part bookworm, or some other engaging book log as part of your library's summer reading… Read more

Carnival STEM (Awesome Summer Science Experiments)

August 2, 2021 8:00 AM

Check in each week at Science Buddies this summer for our Awesome Summer Science Experiments series! Each week, we'll highlight a few activities for awesome science and engineering kids can do at home. We've got a whole summer of fun STEM themes lined up for kids of all ages — for free. This week: big-top science with awesome summer science experiments that tap into the spirit of the local fair, amusement park, or carnival. Awesome Carnival… Read more

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