ymca of snohomish county

ymca of snohomish county

ymca of snohomish county

STEM

Nurturing thinkers and creators

STEM programs at the Y inspire curiosity and build confidence through hands-on learning in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

STEM

Nurturing thinkers and creators

STEM programs at the Y inspire curiosity and build confidence through hands-on learning in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

STEM

Nurturing thinkers and creators

STEM programs at the Y inspire curiosity and build confidence through hands-on learning in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

overview

overview

Welcome To STEM Programs at the Y!

Welcome To STEM Programs at the Y!

We help young people explore new ideas, solve real-world problems, and discover their potential as future innovators and changemakers. By fostering creativity and critical thinking, STEM at the Y equips youth with the skills to lead.

We help young people explore new ideas, solve real-world problems, and discover their potential as future innovators and changemakers. By fostering creativity and critical thinking, STEM at the Y equips youth with the skills to lead.

our mission statement

To empower youth and families with the skills, curiosity, and confidence needed to become change-makers and innovative problem-solvers in a diverse, rapidly evolving world through hands-on, inclusive STEM experiences.

What STEM Supports

Youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility are woven into everything we do – from hands-on exploration and project-based learning that build confidence, to encouraging reflection and perseverance, to helping youth understand their role as problem-solvers in their families, schools, and communities.

How We Create Impact

STEM embodies the Y’s mission of youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility through 21st century skills of critical thinking, collaboration, communication, and technology literacy. These skills help youth grow into stronger learners, community members, and future leaders.

partner with STEM

STEM at the Y exists so every young person – regardless of background, income, or access – can discover their potential. As we expand to reach even more youth and families, your partnership helps remove barriers and open doors to learning that lasts a lifetime. If you believe in empowering the next generation of problem-solvers and changemakers, we invite you to join us in sustaining and growing this work in the communities that need it most. Together, we can build brighter futures, one spark of curiosity at a time.

our mission statement

To empower youth and families with the skills, curiosity, and confidence needed to become change-makers and innovative problem-solvers in a diverse, rapidly evolving world through hands-on, inclusive STEM experiences.

partner with STEM

STEM at the Y exists so every young person – regardless of background, income, or access – can discover their potential. As we expand to reach even more youth and families, your partnership helps remove barriers and open doors to learning that lasts a lifetime. If you believe in empowering the next generation of problem-solvers and changemakers, we invite you to join us in sustaining and growing this work in the communities that need it most. Together, we can build brighter futures, one spark of curiosity at a time.

How We Create Impact

STEM embodies the Y’s mission of youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility through 21st century skills of critical thinking, collaboration, communication, and technology literacy. These skills help youth grow into stronger learners, community members, and future leaders.

What STEM Supports

Youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility are woven into everything we do – from hands-on exploration and project-based learning that build confidence, to encouraging reflection and perseverance, to helping youth understand their role as problem-solvers in their families, schools, and communities.

our mission statement

To empower youth and families with the skills, curiosity, and confidence needed to become change-makers and innovative problem-solvers in a diverse, rapidly evolving world through hands-on, inclusive STEM experiences.

partner with STEM

STEM at the Y exists so every young person – regardless of background, income, or access – can discover their potential. As we expand to reach even more youth and families, your partnership helps remove barriers and open doors to learning that lasts a lifetime. If you believe in empowering the next generation of problem-solvers and changemakers, we invite you to join us in sustaining and growing this work in the communities that need it most. Together, we can build brighter futures, one spark of curiosity at a time.

What STEM Supports

Youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility are woven into everything we do – from hands-on exploration and project-based learning that build confidence, to encouraging reflection and perseverance, to helping youth understand their role as problem-solvers in their families, schools, and communities.

How We Create Impact

STEM embodies the Y’s mission of youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility through 21st century skills of critical thinking, collaboration, communication, and technology literacy. These skills help youth grow into stronger learners, community members, and future leaders.

Impact

The Impact of STEM

By the numbers

From the first line of code to the final robot standing on its own, our STEM programs put tools in young hands and questions in young minds. They learn by doing, failing, fixing, and trying again. These metrics show the extent of that impact.

Impact

We Help Family

Time

Matter

From the first line of code to the final robot standing on its own, our STEM programs put tools in young hands and questions in young minds. They learn by doing, failing, fixing, and trying again. These metrics show the extent of that impact.

1,948

youth served during the 2024–2025 School Year

Across all ages and backgrounds in our region

1,948

youth served during the 2024–2025 School Year

Across all ages and backgrounds in our region

104

enrichments across 27 camps last summer

104

enrichments across 27 camps last summer

1,725

Unique Campers

Served through STEM programs in summer camps in 2025

1,725

Unique Campers

Served through STEM programs in summer camps in 2025

3,107

total youth reached

Across the county last summer through STEM programs

3,107

total youth reached

Across the county last summer through STEM programs

doing work for a better us

Testimonials

Real

Stories

Hear from kids and families who have discovered the magic of STEM at the Y.

"My daughter found confidence in the youth leadership program. She came home different, stronger, ready to take on the world."

Maria Chen

Parent, Everett

Testimonials

Real

Stories

Hear from kids and families who have discovered the magic of STEM at the Y.

"My daughter found confidence in the youth leadership program. She came home different, stronger, ready to take on the world."

Maria Chen

Parent, Everett

Testimonials

Real

Stories

Hear from kids and families who have discovered the magic of STEM at the Y.

"My daughter found confidence in the youth leadership program. She came home different, stronger, ready to take on the world."

Maria Chen

Parent, Everett

FAQs

Common

Questions

Everything you need to know about STEM at the Y

FAQs

Common

Questions

Everything you need to know about STEM at the Y

What is STEM?

STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. Sometimes it is referred to as STEAM and includes Art as well. STEM learning is much more than just learning facts and topics, the 21st century skills learned during hands on exploration set youth up for lifetime success.

What do you do in STEM programs?

What ages do STEM programs serve?

Is there financial assistance available?

How can I support STEM in my community?

Still have questions?

Reach out to our team and we would be happy to assist you.

Ready to grow your brain?

Your next chapter starts here. Register now or attend an info session to learn more.

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The YMCA of Snohomish County is a 501(C)(3) Non-Profit Organization. Donations are tax-exempt FIN: 91-0565561

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The YMCA of Snohomish County is a 501(C)(3) Non-Profit Organization. Donations are tax-exempt FIN: 91-0565561