Upper Primary & JHS
STEM Explorers Program
Guided hands-on exploration for Upper Primary and Junior High School learners, typically ages 10–15. Observe, experiment, build and test while developing practical problem-solving skills.
Choose a Focus Track
There are six Focus Tracks. Select one that suits the learner’s interests; there is no required order. Each track offers its own guided exploration.
Coding & Software Creation
Turn ideas into software through programming, computational thinking and practical problem-solving.
Best for learners who enjoy… puzzles, logical thinking, digital tools and making things work.
Activities and foundations
Explore algorithms, write programs, test ideas and create software.
Foundations: Computational thinking, algorithms and software creation.
Astronomy & Space Science
Investigate the night sky, planets, stars and the wider universe through observation and exploration.
Best for learners who enjoy… the night sky, space, big questions and discovering distant worlds.
Activities and foundations
Observe celestial phenomena and explore the universe with Stellarium and SpaceEngine.
Foundations: Observation, spatial reasoning and evidence-based investigation.
Microscopy & Life Science
Discover cells, specimens and biological structures through close observation and scientific investigation.
Best for learners who enjoy… living things, hidden details, careful observation and experiments.
Activities and foundations
Use microscopes, examine specimens and explore stains and simple chemistry.
Foundations: Scientific observation, biological understanding and investigation.
Amateur Radio & Wireless Discovery
Explore radio signals and how wireless communication connects people across distance.
Best for learners who enjoy… communication, invisible signals, radio equipment and how connections work.
Activities and foundations
Investigate receivers, transceivers, spectrum and antennas with guided activities.
Foundations: Signals, spectrum and wireless communication principles.
Electronics & Physical Computing
Build an understanding of circuits and programmable physical systems through practical exploration.
Best for learners who enjoy… circuits, gadgets, sensors and building responsive systems.
Activities and foundations
Work with components, sensors and microcontrollers to explore input, control and output.
Foundations: Electronics, control and physical computing.
Physical Science & Mechanical Design
Explore forces, motion, energy and mechanisms through building, testing and introductory design.
Best for learners who enjoy… movement, machines, structures and finding out how things fit together.
Activities and foundations
Investigate gears, levers, machine elements and structures through hands-on work.
Foundations: Physical science, mechanics and mechanical design.
How the programme runs
6–8 weeks · 2 sessions per week
Each Focus Track includes 12 core instructional sessions over six weeks, with two sessions each week and up to 4 additional extension sessions.
- Cohort arrangements
- After-School · Weekend · Vacation
- Current venue
- Eastern Regional Library, Koforidua
Cohorts are intentionally limited so learners have meaningful hands-on time, access to equipment and facilitator guidance. Learners are generally not required to bring specialist equipment or materials for the core programme.
Programme questions
Who is STEM Explorers for?
Upper Primary and Junior High School learners, typically ages 10–15. School stage guides eligibility; the age range is a guide.
Do tracks need to be taken in a particular order?
No. Choose a Focus Track that suits the learner’s interests. Learners may later undertake another track, explore independently or develop personal projects.
Is there a Robotics track?
Robotics foundations are developed through Coding & Software Creation, Electronics & Physical Computing, and Physical Science & Mechanical Design.
Do learners need specialist equipment?
Learners are generally not required to bring specialist equipment or materials for the core programme.
Apply for an upcoming cohort
Applications are currently open. STEMForge works to place eligible applicants in a suitable cohort while keeping families informed about scheduling.