Fuel Your Child's Curiosity with STEM Workshops
Free after-school programs for motivated middle schoolers
Registration will open August 01, 2025!
Join Mailing ListFor 6th-8th grade students across South Carolina
100% Free | Hands-On | Led by STEM role models
We believe middle school is the perfect time to ignite a love for science, technology, engineering, and math. That's why we created SPARK and ENGAGE - two free academic year programs filled with creativity, collaboration, and discovery.
Whether your child wants to explore the wild "what if" questions in a virtual setting or build real-world projects on our campus, these programs are designed to inspire them. No pressure. No grades. Just learning and fun!
SPARK
Where: Online | When: After School | Who: 6th-8th Graders | Cost: Free
Curious questions become hands-on investigations right from your kitchen table. Past topics include:
Have you ever wondered how a robot works?
Do you know what lurks in the ocean?
Have you ever wondered if there was a way of altering a person's DNA?
Your child will learn from GSSM students and instructors through engaging, live sessions that include interactive materials. All they need is a device, internet, and a love of asking "why?"
ENGAGE
Where: GSSM Campus | When: After School | Who: 6th-8th Graders | Cost: Free
Let your child explore hands-on problem-solving through project-based workshops at one of the top STEM schools in the country. They'll:
Solve problems. Think critically. Build real creations.
Collaborate with GSSM students.
Learn how ideas become inventions.
It's an experience full of exploring, tinkering, and discovering what they're capable of with peers who love STEM too.
what parents are saying
"Thank you for providing the opportunity for our middle schoolers. It's hard to find something for this age range that they enjoy and are engaged in. This fits the bill. He asked if he could sign up for more, so we'll be on the lookout for more next fall."
-Parent of a SPARK Student
"I loved seeing how excited he was every time I picked him up. This is a wonderful program, and I wish more kids could be part of it."
-Parent of an ENGAGE Student
Give your child the opportunity to explore their interests, meet like-minded peers, and discover the exciting world of STEM.
