Afterschool & Aftercare

Hands-On STEM Enrichment That Keeps Curiosity Going After the Bell

Science Made Fun of Chicagoland offers exciting afterschool and extended day science programs designed to engage students in meaningful, hands-on STEM discovery. Whether you're looking for a one-time enrichment visit or a recurring science club, we bring high-energy learning to your afterschool hours.

Our programs are 100% participatory—every child gets involved, gets messy, and has a blast while learning. Perfect for school-based aftercare, community organizations, YMCA partnerships, and more!

After School Workshops

We visit your location and provide 60 minutes of hands-on Science Fun. We offer a variety of topics. Available grades K-2, 3-5 & 6-8. The cost of this Science experience is $7.50 per child per program. Great for Parks and Libraries when school is out.

Weekly Enrichment After School Science Workshops

Have High Touch High Tech host weekly afterschool programs at your school. We will provide everything. We have 52 weeks of different topics - each session run 6-10 weeks. HTHT Fee: $15.00 per student per week. Call us to learn how your school can profit by hosting High Touch - High Tech After School Programs.

All materials are included in this supply intensive, Educational and FUN Science Program.

Choose Your Format: One-Time Fun or Weekly Science Clubs

🔬 One-Time Enrichment Visits
Bring the excitement of science to your afterschool group with a themed, 60-minute hands-on experience. Perfect for special events or monthly programming.

🧪 Science Clubs
Recurring weekly programs that dive deeper into scientific topics and build STEM skills over time. Designed as a multi-week series, science clubs offer a consistent and structured way to explore through experimentation.

Why Kids (and Educators) Love Our Afterschool Programs

✅ 100% hands-on for every participant

✅ Aligned with state and local education standards

✅ All materials and equipment provided

✅ Delivered by trained, background-checked science professionals

✅ Flexible to fit your program schedule and space

✅ Ideal for groups of up to 30 children

Benefits for Your Program:

We Bring Science to the Spaces Where Kids Gather

We bring science to:

Elementary & Middle Schools
Parks & Rec Departments
Libraries
YMCA & Boys & Girls Clubs
Community Centers
Charter & Private School Programs

Ready to Get Started? Let’s Bring the Fun to You!

📞 Call: 630-227-4848
📧 Email: info@ScienceMadeFunCHI.net
📍 Service Area: Chicagoland

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Program Topics

Inventors Workshop Jr©

NEW- Learn How things work as we take them apart. Build your own machines and ROBOTS!!

Gold Rush©

Step back into the days of the Gold Rush. Pan for gems like the old prospectors did and keep what you find!

Yummy, Yummy, Yummy©

If you are hungry, this one's for you! Learn how yeast pretzels are made, as you make a big, beautiful pretzel to take home and bake.

Discover how cool plants really are. Build your very own greenhouse, see an embryo, and get all the "seedy" facts.

Learn the difference between an insect and a spider. Examine real bugs and see for yourself how an insect really sees the world. Make a bug that you can even EAT!

Blast off with cosmic fun. Hop on a spinning gyroscope. Eat real astronaut ice cream and stand by for a real rocket launch!

Dinosaur Daze©

Join a paleontologist as we become a plant eater. Discover how big the dinosaurs were as we do a cool volume experiment. Have FUN as we learn about layering and you might even uncover a triceratops's skull.

Bubble Blast©

Have fun doing bubble tricks and playing bubble games. Learn the basics of bubble making and bubble blowing. Create cool bubbles and take home your bubble blower.

Join us on a wacky adventure through all kinds of cool and crazy chemical reactions. Make colors explode and keep your crazy concoction!

Volcanoes©

Become a volcanologist and discover the Ring of Fire. Explore the awesome world of volcanoes as we move magma and erupt them!