Visit for updates on after-school Enrichment programs including new program registrations and club news. As always, please check the Enrichment Calendar on the stemk12.org website for the most up-to-date information on event locations, cancellations, and time updates.
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Donations will enable Enrichment to provide much-needed program scholarships for STEM families in need of financial assistance, update equipment, like Spike Prime kits for our First LEGO League, and offset expenses for our low to no-fee clubs and activities, like Battle of the Books and Craft Club. Click the button below to donate to STEM Enrichment today!
The Addams Family a STEM Secondary Theater Production
Get ready to celebrate the eccentricities of every family with our smash-hit Broadway musical, The Addams Family! Join us as we bring the beloved characters to life. Witness Wednesday Addams, the iconic princess of darkness, navigating the complexities of young love. When she falls for a charming young man from a conventional family, she enlists her father Gomez in keeping it a secret from her mother Morticia. For the first time, Gomez finds himself in uncharted territory – keeping a secret from his cherished wife.
Experience the uproarious twists and turns as the Addams family hosts a dinner for Wednesday’s ‘normal’ boyfriend and his parents. Brace yourself for a night where everything changes for this delightfully unconventional family.
Dates/times: May 2nd & 3rd – 6 p.m. | May 4th, 3 p.m. and 6 p.m.
Location: Secondary Gym (Use the Athletic Entrance)
Ticket price: $20
Summer Camps Opportunities
STEM School is hosting a variety of camps this summer. The availability is based on student grade level in the 2024-2025 school year and the camps open to all area students. See specific details below.
Camp Invention Introducing our all-new 2024 Camp Invention experience!
June 3-7, 2024, Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Give your young innovator an inspiring, action-packed summer adventure! Exciting, hands-on challenges will spark curiosity and build their confidence as they jump into limitless STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) fun with opportunities to imagine, experiment and create. Available to incoming 2024-25 K-6th grade students.
PALS Summer Chess Camp ST STEM School
June 17-21, 2024, multiple schedule options
PALS Chess Academy Colorado’s best-trained chess coaches, who are passionate about teaching children and fostering a safe, fun and encouraging learning environment. PALS Chess Academy summer camp will work with ALL levels of chess players, from beginners who don’t know how the pieces move, to advanced players. Every year since 2014, PALS Chess Academy students have consistently scored in the top 5% at the annual Colorado State Scholastic Chess Championship with numerous state champions. Available to incoming 2024-25 K-12th grade students.
Fencing & Jedi Training Summer Camps – Off-campus
The Fencing Academy of Denver with their outstanding coaches are their Fencing/Jedi Combo Camp with a variety of options. This is an ALL DAY camp held Monday – Friday from 9am – 4pm. The combo camp will be divided into two camps with the Fencing Camp from 9am -12pm and the Jedi Training from 1pm – 4pm. All fencing camps are held at the academy’s fencing facilities.
LEGO Robotics Summer Camp – All Proceeds Support STEM FRC Team Impulse!
June 10-14, 2024, Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Calling all incoming 2024-25 4th-6th graders with an interest in LEGO robotics and programming! Join us this summer for an exciting camp hosted by STEM High School FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) Team Impulse to introduce a younger generation to the world of LEGO Robotics.
Girls’ Persist 30-Day Summer Camp
June 3-28, 2024, Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Our evidence-based STEM leadership program is designed to assist adolescent girls with problem-solving and decision-making while developing STEM persistence. The program uses the proprietary Learn-it, Lead-it, and Perform-it framework to support self-confidence, critical thinking skills, and decision-making while influencing overall STEM persistence. Available to incoming 2024-25 5th-12th grade students.
Elementary Enrichment News
Club Registrations
Several spring elementary enrichment registrations are now open including chess, crafts, fencing, hip hop, poms & cheer, theater production and yoga. Opening after the break: Girls Who Code (grades 3-5) on Tuesdays starting in late January.
| Program | Meets | Duration | Time | Grade | Registration/Related Links |
| Battle of the Books – Practice dates | Thursdays | 12/7/23-TBD | 2:55-3:30 | 3-6 | Closed to new partcipants for 2023/2024 |
| Chess Club 4th Quarter Monday Only | Mondays | 3/25-5/13/24 | 2:35 – 3:30 PM | K-5 | 4th Quarter Registration |
| Chess Club 4th Quarter Thursday Only | Thursdays | 3/28-5/16/24 | 2:35 – 3:30 PM | K-5 | 4th Quarter Registration |
| Choir Audition Submission 4th – 5th Grade only | Thursdays | 2/1-5/9/24 | 2:35 – 3:30 PM | 4-5 | Registration Closed |
| Craft Club Kindergarten – 1st Grade | Wednesdays | 3/27-5/8/24 | 2:35 – 3:30 PM | K-1 | Registration Closed |
| Craft Club 2nd – 3rd Grade | Wednesdays | 3/27-5/8/24 | 2:35 – 3:30 PM | 2-3 | 4th Quarter Registration |
| Craft Club 4th – 5th Grade | Wednesdays | 3/27-5/8/24 | 2:35 – 3:30 PM | 4-5 | 4th Quarter Registration |
| Fencing – 4th Quarter | Wednesdays | 3/27-5/15/24 | 2:35 – 3:30 PM | K-5 | 4th Quarter Registration |
| Girls Who Code | Tuesdays | 1/30/24-4/30/24 | 2:35 – 3:30 PM | 3-5 | 4th Quarter Registration |
| Hip Hop (age 5.5 or older) | Fridays | 1/19-4/19/2024 | 2:35 – 3:30 PM | K-5 | Registration Closed |
| Poms & Cheer Club (age 5.5 or older) | Mondays | 1/22-4/15/2024 | 2:35 – 3:30 PM | K-5 | Registration Closed |
| Scratch Coding | Thursdays | 2/8-5/16/24 | 2:35 – 3:30 PM | K-5 | Registration Closed |
| Theater – (age 5.5 or older) | Wednesdays | 1/24-4/17/2024 | 2:35 – 3:30 PM | K-5 | Registration Closed |
| Yoga (age 5.5 or older) | Thursdays | 1/25-4/18/2024 | 2:35 – 3:30 PM | K-5 | Registration Closed |
Secondary Enrichment News
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Join Canvas as an observer of your student! Many of the after school activities have an associated Canvas course where advisors post important information.
ULA Student Rocket Payload Competition is BACK!
The ULA Student Rocket Payload class is back again for 2024! For more information about the program itself. Mr. Jeff Dunker, a retired ULA engineer, and Mr. Jeff McLain, who is currently working with ULA, will mentor STEM students through the concept, design, build, and launch of the payload. Classes will start Monday, March 25th, in high school room 132 and continue to meet on Mondays after school. The payload launch happens in July. Registration is officially open. Scholarships are available for families in need of financial assistance.
Middle School Registrations
| Program | Meets | Duration | Time | Grade | Registration/Related Links |
| Battle of the Books – Practice dates | Thursdays | 12/7/23-TBD | 2:55-3:35 | 3-6 | Closed to new partcipants for 2023/2024 |
| BEST Robotics | Mon/Fri/Sat | 9/8/23-12/17/23 | Varies | 6-8 | Closed to new partcipants for 2023/2024 |
| Brain Bowl | Tue/Thurs | 8/22/23-TBD | 3:00 – 4:00 PM | 6-8 | Closed to new partcipants for 2023/2024 |
| Broadcasting Club | Thursdays | 9/14/23-5/9/24 | 3:00 – 3:45 PM | 6-8 | Register |
| Chess Club | Wednesdays | 9/13/23-5/15/24 | 3:00 – 4:00 PM | 6-12 | Register |
| Cubing (Rubik’s) Club | Thursdays | 8/24/23 – TBD | 3:00 – 3:45 PM | 6-12 | Closed to new partcipants for 2023/2024 |
| CyberPatriot | Fridays | 9/1-TBD | 3:00 – 4:00 PM | 6-12 | Closed to new partcipants for 2023/2024 |
| Dungeons and Dragons Club | Thursdays | 1/11 – 5/16 | 3:00 – 4:30 PM | 6-8 | Register |
| Game Master Training | Tuesdays | Varies | 3:00. – 3:45 | 6-12 | Closed to new partcipants for 2023/2024 |
| Girls’ Persist | Wednesdays | 9/6/23-5/9/24 | 3:00 – 3:45 PM | 6-8 | Closed to new partcipants for 2023/2024 |
| Magic the Gathering Club | Tuesdays | 8/22/23-5/9/24 | 3:00 – 4:45 PM | 6-8 | Register |
| MathCounts | Thursdays | 8/24/23-5/9/24 | 3:00 – 3:45 PM | 6-8 | Closed to new partcipants for 2023/2024 |
| Project 7 Bible Club | Fridays | 9/15/23-5/17/24 | 3:00 – 3:45 PM | 6-8 | Register |
| Science Olympiad | Thursdays | 11/16/23-4/11/24 | 3:00 – 4:30 PM | 6-8 | Closed to new partcipants for 2023/2024 |
| Star Wars Club | Fridays | 8/7/23-5/9/24 | 3:00 – 4:00 PM | 6-12 | Register |
| SteMed Jr. | Thursdays | 8/24-12/14/23 | 3:00 – 4:00 PM | 6-8 | Closed to new partcipants for 2023/2024 |
| Theater Production – Addams Family Cast/Crew | Mon/Wed | 1/29-5/5/24 | 3:00 – 5:30 | 6-12 | Register |
| TSA Club (After School Only) | Tuesdays | 9/5/23-TBD | 3:00 – 4:30 PM | 6-8 | Closed to new partcipants for 2023/2024 |
| ULA Student Rocket Payload Class – NEW | Mondays | March – July 2024 | 3:00 – 4:00 PM | 6-12 | Register |
High School Registrations
| Program | Meets | Grade | Registration/Related Links | ||
| BEST Robotics | Fri/Sat | 9/8/23-TBD | Varies | 9-12 | Closed to new partcipants for 2023/2024 |
| Business Clubs – DECA/FBLA/SpartMart | Wednesdays | 9/6/23-3/20/24 | 7:00 – 7:45 AM | 9-12 | Closed to new partcipants for 2023/2025 |
| Chess Club | Wednesdays | 9/13/23-5/15/24 | 3:00 – 4:00 PM | 6-12 | Register |
| Cubing (Rubik’s) Club | Thursdays | 8/24/23 – TBD | 3:00 – 3:45 PM | 6-12 | Registration Coming Soon |
| CyberPatriot | Fridays | 9/1-TBD | 3:00 – 4:00 PM | 6-12 | Closed to new partcipants for 2023/2024 |
| First Robotics Club (FRC) | Tuesdays | Year Round | 6:00 – 9:00 PM | 9-12 | Closed to new partcipants for 2023/2024 |
| Flight Club | Monday/Friday | Jan – May | 3:00 – 4:30 PM | 9-12 | Register |
| Gender & Sexuality Alliance (GSA | – | – | – | 9-12 | For more information contact michelle.wesley@stemk12.org |
| Ornithology Club | Wed/Sat | 8/23/23-5/17/23 | 3:00 – 3:45 PM (Wed) | 9-12 | Register |
| Project 7 Bible Club | Fridays | 9/15/23-5/17/24 | 3:00 – 3:45 PM | 9-12 | Register |
| Star Wars Club | Thursdays | 8/7/23-5/9/24 | 3:00 – 4:00 PM | 6-12 | Register |
| SteMed | Thursdays | 8/24-12/14/23 | 3:00 – 4:00 PM | 9-12 | Closed to new partcipants for 2023/2024 |
| Theater Production – Addams Family Cast/Crew | Mon/Wed | 1/29-5/5/24 | 3:00 – 5:30 | 6-12 | Register |
| TSA Club (After School Only) | Wednesdays | 9/6/23-TBD | 3:00 5:00 PM | 9-12 | Closed to new partcipants for 2023/2024 |
| ULA Student Rocket Payload Class – NEW | Mondays | March – July 2024 | 3:00 – 4:00 PM | 6-12 | Register |
| UNICEF Chapter | Tuesdays | 8/22/23-5/14/24 | 3:00 – 4:00 PM | 9-12 | Register |
Summer Camps
| Program / Location | Starts | Completes | Drop-off / Pick-up | Grade | Registration/Related Links |
| Camp Invention / STEM | 6/3/2024 | 6/7/2024 | 9:00 AM / 3:00 PM | K-6 | Register |
| Chess Camp / STEM Secondary | 6/17/2024 | 6/21/2024 | 8:00 AM / 3:00 PM | K-12 | Register |
| Fencing Camp / Littleton & Parker | Varies | Varies | Varies | K-12 | Register / Flyer / Description |
| FRC LEGO Camp / STEM Elementary | 6/10/2024 | 6/14/2024 | 9:00 AM / 3:00 PM | 4-6 | Register |
| Girls’ Persist 30-day Camp / STEM Secondary | 6/3/2024 | 6/28/2024 | 9:00 AM / 12:00 PM | 5-12 | Register / Flyer |
Summer Camps open to Secondary Student
PALS Chess Academy and Fencing Academy of Denver both have summer camps geared towards students in grades 6-12. Check out the summer camp tab on the Enrichment page for more information.