Discover STEAM provides engaging curricula to students 3 to 19 years old, with hands-on learning activities in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) fields. We pride ourselves on being able to present complex concepts in easy to understand ways and in providing experiential, deep-learning experiences for kids. 

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Discover STEAM offers classes open to the public, tailored to times convenient for homeschooled students at several locations:

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(1) Under the name, The Kid's STEMology Club, Discover STEAM provides Middle School level classes in general Sciences (Earth, Biology, Chemistry, Microscopy), Technology (3D Printing, Coding, Robotics, and Engineering), Math (math labs and review), and Academic Skills (note taking, time management, public speaking and academic research). These classes are offered in Rockville, MD. Please reach out via our 'contact us' page or by calling us at (240)535-4263.

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(2) In Herndon, Virginia we offer classes for grades K-8 at Compass Homeschool Enrichment. Click HERE to register for upcoming classes  (look for classes taught by Dr. Michele Forsythe). Some classes are taught or co-taught by other Discover STEAM faculty.

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Health for Tweens (6-8th)

Biochemistry Basics (7-8th) 

Electricity (K-4th)       

Kid's Chemistry (3-6th)

Math (4-6th)

The Science of Art (5-6th)

Programming  (K-4th)

CSI Forensic Lab (6-8th)

DNA & Genetics (6-8th)

Robots and Coding (K-8th)

The Science of Art / Studio Art classes (4 - 7th) 

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(3) AP Biology is offered periodically by Dr. Michele Forsythe, in a live online format 2x/week (last offered in 2022 and 2024).    

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EDUCATIONAL SUMMER CAMPS

Forensics Camps

In these camps, we treat students as Forensic Crime Unit trainees. They are provided with confidential police reports, collected field samples, and laboratory training in Chemical, Molecular, Biological and Microscopic techniques to help support the criminal investigation. Students also form their own theories about the case.

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The University of Maryland, partnered with Discover STEAM in July 2025, to provide a week long Forensics camp to rising Juniors, Seniors and First year Montgomery County Community College Students. This camp partnership was unique in that it was held at the Universities of Shady Grove and also featured a campus tour, activities and discussions with UMD faculty, outside speakers such as lawyers, a Montgomery County Forensic Crime unit supervisor and a court room subject matter expert that gave testimony in two criminal trials.

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Montgomery County Public Library (MCPL) partnered with Discover STEAM to provide four one-week long Forensics camps in the summer of 2024. These camps were open for free to teens across the county and held at four different MCPL branches. 

 

Art Camps

Montgomery County Public Library (MCPL) partnered with Discover STEAM to provide four one-week long camps in the summer of 2025. These camps were open for free to teens across the county and held at four different MCPL branches. Two of the camps were on Eastern Folk Art, teens learned some history and used various media to reproduce pieces used or illustration ,or they used them to inspire their own master pieces (see our photo gallery here). The other two camps were on Polymer Art, where teens used acrylic resins, made their own molds, worked with Sculpey clay, liquid Sculpey, Perler beads, and Shrinky Dinks (see our photo gallery here).

 

Scientist in Nature Camp (ages 11- 13)

Croydon Creek Nature Center partnered with Discover STEAM to provide a one-week long camp, called Scientist in Nature during the summer of 2024. Discover STEAM's curriculum included microscopy of tiny aquatic lifeforms, chromatography of plant leaves and flowers, making pigments from natural objects, making paints, painting, making paper and more.

 

Engineer in Nature Camp (ages 8 - 10)

Croydon Creek Nature Center also partnered with Discover STEAM to provide a one-week long camp, called Scientist in Nature during the summer of 2024. Discover STEAM's curriculum included 3D design and printing, robotics, nest building, egg drop, and multiple engineering challenges. 

 

Little One's Nature Camp

 This camp is offered directly to the public by Discover STEAM, it is designed for 3 to 7 year olds. We combine nature walks with the identification of insects, plants, animal prints, and microscopic organisms. We dissect flowers and make crafts with flowers we press ourselves. Other crafts include making star fish after viewing them under the stage microscope and other animals. We also make stamps from edible plants. 

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AFTER SCHOOL ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS

This is Discover STEAM's second year providing both Art and Technology courses as after school Enrichment Classes at Luxmanor Elementary School during. For our Technology classes, we serve K through 5th grade students with lessons in coding, animation, game design, 3D design and printing, and robotics. For our Art classes we integrate science and art through the materials and/or content used in our lessons.

Registration can be accessed can be accessed here. Students from outside Luxmanor ES are welcome to join.​         

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