Martha Lafite Thompson Nature Sanctuary is a 501(c)(3), 100 acre wildlife sanctuary that features a variety of native habitats, approximately 4 miles of trails, and a nature center that is open to the public year-round. Trained naturalists and dedicated volunteers offer a wide array of...
aSTEAM Village is an organization that focuses on engaging students, families, and educators in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math (STEAM) pathways to facilitate career and education readiness for participation in the 21st Century economies of today and tomorrow. OUR MISSION is to inspire students and...
We are a library makerspace with a reservation-based system during the week. On Saturdays, the makerspace features Show & Tell and the makerspace staff creates original programming based on STEAM and DIY principles. We also have programs open to the public. Register for these through the...
Scraps KC is a creative reuse center that uses donated goods to provide cost effective field trips and workshops that teach a variety of STEM subjects. We also utilize a set of plastic recycling machines for educational workshops. ...
The National Agricultural Center and Hall of Fame was founded and chartered by Congress in 1960. The Ag Center has striven to uphold the founding pillars of Educate, Promote and Recognize by maintaining a collection of over 30,000 agricultural artifacts, inducting American agriculturalists into the...
As an organization dedicated to youth and education, the American Royal reached more than 18,000 students through educational programs, events and outreach. At the middle school level, the AgSTEM Explorer Program cultivates an opportunity for exploration through classroom visits from American Royal and industry partners....
University of Missouri Extension 4-H is a positive youth development organization for youth ages 5-18 engaging in leadership, life skills and citizenship with the focus of STEM. Our organization strives on hands on learning....
4-H brings young people, ages 5 to 19, and adults together to learn everyday skills through hands-on learning. Working on activities from animal and plant sciences to robotics, 4-H’ers learn problem-solving skills that can make a positive impact upon our community. Through 4-H, young people...
Kansas City Community Gardens' Beanstalk Children’s Garden provides nutrition and environmental education to Kansas City’s youth in a unique urban garden setting, using a STEM-based curriculum tailored to meet the needs of all learning levels. Children engage all five senses to experience the garden’s six...
Kids dive into our classes and exercise their innate gift for building. They come away understanding fundamental principles of engineering and physics. The experience boosts their confidence, creativity and ability to collaborate. Our Mission Statement: Build problem-solving skills Provide an opportunity for creative expression Foster a...