Meriden YMCA

Engage your child’s creativity with our STEM programs!

STEM programs are under the direction of Christopher Stone. Chris is the Director of STEM Academy. For more information contact him at cstone@meridenymca.org. 

A Y membership is not required to sign up for the STEM programs listed below. 

ENGINEERING STRUCTURES

This hands–on enrichment program is designed for students interested in learning more about the structures and inventions that shape the world we live in. Students will explore new ways to build, grow and create solutions to various building challenges.

  • Dates: Mondays - September 16, 23, 30, October 7, 21
  • No class 10/14 
  • Time: 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
  • Location: Meriden YMCA, 110 West Main Street
  • Cost: $40

STEAM EXPLORATIONS I

This hands–on enrichment program is designed for students interested in deepening their knowledge of STEAM concepts through weekly engineering challenges that include Art connections. Students will get to explore all areas of STEAM, with projects that can be taken home!

  • Dates: Mondays - October 28, November 4, 18 (No class 11/11 Veterans Day)
  • Time: 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
  • Location: Downtown Meriden YMCA, 110 West Main Street
  • Cost: $30

STEAM EXPLORATIONS II

This hands–on enrichment program is designed for students interested in deepening their knowledge of STEAM concepts through weekly engineering challenges that include Art connections. Different from session 1, these activities will test students creativity and ingenuity when solving real world problems!

  • Dates: Mondays - November 25, December 2, 9
  • Time: 6:00 - 7:00 PM
  • Location: Meriden YMCA Downtown Location
  • Cost: $30

STEM Summer Camps

Click here to learn more about our Mountain Mist STEM Camps. 

How To Register for Programs:

1. If you already have an up-to-date membership, you can register online, by phone at 203.235.6386, or in-person at the Meriden YMCA.

2. If you do not have a membership yet or need to update your membership, please register in-person at the Meriden YMCA.


Our STEM Academy programs have been recognized and awarded these very special grants. We are grateful for the support of these organizations:

  • 2022 Tech Boost Grant
  • 2021 Cox Charities Community Grant
  • 2020 Cox Charities Community Grant
  • 2019 Cox Charities Community Grant
  • 2018 Cox Charities STEM Education Grant
  • 2016 Cox STEM Education Grant
  • 2015 3M STEM Education Grant
  • 2012 Napier Foundation STEM Education Grant
  • 2011 NASA Summer of Innovation STEM Education Grant