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Each year more than 200,000 young people, ages 5-19, explore through hands-on learning, different interests, and life skills that excite them through Michigan 4-H. Program areas in 4-H range from science and technology to clothing and textiles, animal science, leadership and so much more.

Alden District Library has onsite STEM Kits available for free check-out. These hands-on kits consist of high quality games, toys and tools that use concepts of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and/or Math) to teach problem-solving and exploring.  Themes range from robots and programming, to strategy games incorporating physics and patterns, to human biology. 

Almira Township Library has onsite STEM Kits available for free check-out. These hands-on kits consist of high quality games, toys and tools that use concepts of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and/or Math) to teach problem-solving and exploring. Themes range from robots and programming, to strategy games incorporating physics and patterns, to human biology.

Amazon Future Engineer is a comprehensive childhood-to-career program aimed at increasing access to computer science education for children and young adults from underserved and underrepresented communities.

The Antrim Conservation District offers environmental education kids camps in the summer, guided educational hikes throughout the year, in-class presentations and would be happy to sponsor a school group or field trip to the Cedar River Trail in Bellaire or another park in Antrim County. Topics covered include invasive species, native plants, soil erosion control, water quality, forestry, recycling, and household hazardous waste.
 

The arts are more than a source of entertainment and pleasure; they are an exceptionally powerful tool for learning.

Studies show that music improves mathematical abilities. Dance enhances spatial awareness and motor skills. Drama promotes communication and provides emotional release. The visual arts encourage decision-making and nurture sensitivity, while creative writing increases verbal skills and engages imaginative effort.