Resources
We believe family involvement is key to a child's success.
We hope that you will take advantage of some of these camps, museums & science centers, nature centers and activities for your family to do at home in order to further encourage your children to explore STEM. By doing so, you are taking the crucial steps necessary to be a powerful and positive force in your child's exploration of STEM.
Career Vignettes
Clubs
- Civil Air Patrol - Iowa Wing, Dubuque
- Girl Scouts of Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois, Dubuque & Waterloo
- Junior Achievement of Eastern Iowa, Waterloo
Extension & Outreach
- Allamakee County, Waukon
- Black Hawk County, Waterloo
- Bremer County, Tripoli
- Buchanan County, Independence
- Chickasaw County, New Hampton
- Clayton County, Elkader
- Delaware County, Manchester
- Dubuque County, Dubuque
- Fayette County, Fayette
- Grundy County, Grundy Center
- Howard County, Cresco
- Jackson County, Maquoketa
- Jones County, Monticello
- Tama County, Toledo
- Winneshiek County, Decorah
- Waterloo Technical Society, Waterloo
Museums & Science Centers
- Bluedorn Science Imaginarium, Waterloo
- FFA Historical & Ag Museum, La Porte City
- Grout Museum, Waterloo
- The Iowa Children's Museum, Coralville
- Phelps Youth Pavillion and Fun Space, Waterloo
- National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium, Dubuque
- Science Center of Iowa, Des Moines
Things To Do At Home
Grow Your Child's Opportunities
Think About It: Iowa needs your child to discover, to design, to create, and to dream.
Greatness STEMs from Inspiration.
- Visit a museum, county nature center or a science center
- Measure things together in the kitchen
- Post your child’s STEM creations on Facebook
- Use tools to build together
Cultivate a Child’s Potential
Think about it:
Your attitudes about STEM will impact your child’s career path.
Greatness STEMs from Investment.
- Volunteer in groups that encourage creating and designing by students
- Encourage job shadowing and internships at all ages
- Spend time researching scholarship requirements in middle school
Commit to a Child’s Future
Think about it:
Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics will open doors to your child’s dreams.
Greatness STEMs from Individuality.
- Find STEM clubs, camps, and classes in your area
- Invent something with your child
- Set aside a “Maker Space” in your home—explore creativity!
- Play games together that involve devising solutions and creating strategies
Discover a Child’s Talents
Think about it:
STEM is for all! Artists, Engineers, Carpenters, Farmers, Nurses, CNC Operators, Musicians, Architects, and Programmers.
Greatness STEMs from Innovation.
- Kitchen Chemistry—create a new recipe together
- Visit about new technology, machines and manufacturing
- Investigate careers that use STEM to overcome challenges
Nurture a Child’s Creativity
Think about it:
STEM-related jobs are among the highest paid and fastest growing.