Science Classes for Toddlers in Long Island City, NYC
10 upcoming · 2 local studios
Science classes in Long Island City currently list 11 upcoming sessions across two providers, Art Strong and S.T.E.A.M Lab. Programming splits by age: Little Explorers serves toddlers 18 to 36 months at $40 per session, while the LEGO WeDo 2.0 Robotics Lab and Kidpreneurs Inc. start at age five and run $105. After School sessions at Art Strong sit at the top of the range, from $1155 to $1260. All upcoming options are listed below; filter by age band to narrow the field.
Little Explorers is a sensory and art based experience for children to explore their senses, art materials, and the world around them! Activities include but are not limited to exploring with painting, play dough, water play, collage & glue, sorting activities and more. Caretakers will observe and support your child while allowing them to follow their own pace through the experiences set up in class. Children can learn about their senses, practice fine motor skills, explore new art materials, plus have a chance to socialize with peers and exercise language skills. Starting in Fall 2026, we're excited to introduce a brand new toddler class: Book Art Play , held every Monday! This class features all-new activities and projects that are completely different from our Little Explorers programming. That means your child can attend both classes each week for twice the fun! Join us for both Book Art Play & Little Explorers and save 10% off your total purchase, use code DOUBLEFUN at checkout!
Reminder we are now located at 10-34 49th Ave. Our After School Program is the most creative option in Long Island City! Over the course of the semester children will become experts in various art materials and techniques. They will make art that is unique and meaningful to them! Sculpture, printmaking, collage, painting, drawing, and more will be explored over the course of the session. Each child will receive a sketchbook to work in throughout the semester. At the end of the semester children will leave with a portfolio of artwork they are proud of! Children are celebrated with a Art Show for friends and family in December. Joining 2 or more days per week? Use code AFTERSCHOOL10 for 10% off!
Little Explorers is a sensory and art based experience for children to explore their senses, art materials, and the world around them! Activities include but are not limited to exploring with painting, play dough, water play, collage & glue, sorting activities and more. Caretakers will observe and support your child while allowing them to follow their own pace through the experiences set up in class. Children can learn about their senses, practice fine motor skills, explore new art materials, plus have a chance to socialize with peers and exercise language skills. Starting in Fall 2026, we're excited to introduce a brand new toddler class: Book Art Play , held every Monday! This class features all-new activities and projects that are completely different from our Little Explorers programming. That means your child can attend both classes each week for twice the fun! Join us for both Book Art Play & Little Explorers and save 10% off your total purchase, use code DOUBLEFUN at checkout!
Reminder we are now located at 10-34 49th Ave. Our After School Program is the most creative option in Long Island City! Over the course of the semester children will become experts in various art materials and techniques. They will make art that is unique and meaningful to them! Sculpture, printmaking, collage, painting, drawing, and more will be explored over the course of the session. Each child will receive a sketchbook to work in throughout the semester. At the end of the semester children will leave with a portfolio of artwork they are proud of! Children are celebrated with a Art Show for friends and family in December. Joining 2 or more days per week? Use code AFTERSCHOOL10 for 10% off!
Ages 5+ | 13 Weeks of Roaring, Soaring, Slithering Robots — and Kids Pick What’s Next! What if your kid could engineer a robot that walks like a crocodile, flutters like a hummingbird, or roars like a lion — and then code it to do it on cue? In this 13-week LEGO® WeDo 2.0 Robotics class, your young engineer steps into the wild world of robotics one motor at a time. We kick off with 3 weeks of Animal Robotics — the perfect runway for learning block-based coding, motors, sensors, and the magic of making a robot move with purpose. By the end of Week 3, your coder is comfortable with the WeDo 2.0 platform and ready for bigger missions. From Week 4 onward, the students take the wheel — voting each week on the robotics theme they want to tackle next! KIDS PICK THE ADVENTURE! Starting Week 4, students vote at the end of every class on the next robotics theme. Every student has a voice, every week is a fresh surprise, and no two semesters look the same. Theme options may include: Robot Pets, Outer Space Bots, Robot Olympics, Underwater Robots, Music & Dance Bots, Construction Crew Bots, Ninja Robotics, Superhero Tech, Pokémon Engineering, Sports Bots, and many more! WHAT STUDENTS WILL LEARN Programming Skills (Block-Based Coding) Using the WeDo 2.0 drag-and-drop coding app, students learn loops, sequences, sensor input, and how to debug a program that isn’t doing what they want. Mechanical Components From motors to motion sensors to tilt sensors, students identify and use the key parts in every build — and learn how each piece shapes what their robot can do. Creative Problem Solving When a build doesn’t work the first time, students iterate, troubleshoot, and improve — discovering that ‘failing forward’ is exactly how real engineers work. Teamwork & Communication Small groups and peer partners are at the heart of every Snapology class. Kids plan together, share materials, and grow into respectful, productive collaborators. CLASS SCHEDULE · 2:30–3:30 pm: Local Park Visit, Snack, Homework Help, Guided Free Choice · 3:30–4:00 pm: Warm-Up Robotic Activity · 4:00–5:30 pm: Feature Activity (this week’s robotics build!) · 5:30–5:45 pm: Free Choice & Parent Pickup ADDITIONAL DETAILS CLICK HERE for our FAQ and General Policies Guide · Complimentary Bus Stop Pickup Available · Ages 5+ | Classes are held on all Wednesdays except for those days when school is closed. · All Afterschool Students receive 10% off on No-School Camp Days at The Afterschool Collective. · Full Semester pricing is discounted to $90 per session rather than the $105 per session drop-in investment. · LEGO® is a trademark of the LEGO Group, which does not sponsor, authorize, or endorse this program.
12 Week Course Big ideas, little CEOs! Our young innovators learn what it takes to dream, design, and launch their own business ventures. From brainstorming creative products to designing logos, setting prices, and pitching to “investors,” every week builds confidence and real-world skills. Whether it’s a pet-care service or a snack stand, kids will think big and shine bright as the next generation of entrepreneurs! Week 1: Welcome to Kidpreneurs Inc. Focus: What is an entrepreneur? What problems can we solve? Project: Design your “Kidpreneur Badge” and brainstorm business ideas that help others. SEL Focus: Growth mindset and creative confidence. Week 2: Ideas that Matter Focus: Identifying needs in your school/community. Activity: Empathy mapping and “Problem Hunt.” Project: Pick your business idea and define your “why.” NGSS Tie-In: Defining a problem that can be solved by a designed solution. Week 3: Market Mission Focus: Understanding customers and what people value. Activity: “Who is my customer?” game and survey design. Project: Create a customer profile poster. Math Integration: Data collection and analysis. Week 4: Prototyping Your Product or Service Focus: Bringing your idea to life through design thinking. Project: Build a paper or clay prototype, or storyboard your service. NGSS: Develop and test simple design solutions. Week 5: Brand It! Focus: Logos, names, and slogans that tell your story. Activity: Logo design with Canva or markers/paper. ELA Tie-In: Writing a tagline and mission statement. Week 6: Money Matters Focus: Understanding costs, profit, and pricing. Activity: “Lemonade Stand Math” simulation. Math Standards: Understanding money and simple operations with decimals. Project: Build a mini business budget. Week 7: Marketing Magic Focus: Advertising, storytelling, and digital citizenship. Activity: Create a commercial, flyer, or pitch slide. Week 8: Pitch Perfect Focus: Presenting your business idea. Project: Create a 2–3 minute pitch for your “investors.” SEL Tie-In: Confidence, communication, and teamwork. Week 9: Kidpreneurs Expo — students set up booths and “sell” ideas with pretend money. Week 10: Reflect & Reinvest — analyze what worked, redesign your idea. Week 11: Community Challenge — adapt your product to help your community. Week 12: Showcase & Celebration — families invited and certificates presented ADDITIONAL DETAILS CLICK HERE for our FAQ and General Policies Guide Complimentary Bus Stop Pickup Available Ages: 5+ | Classes are held on all Fridays except for those days when school is closed. All Afterschool Students receive 10% off on No-School Camp Days at The Afterschool Collective. Full Semester price is discounted to $90 per session rather than the $105 per session drop in investment
Reminder we are now located at 10-34 49th Ave. Our After School Program is the most creative option in Long Island City! Over the course of the semester children will become experts in various art materials and techniques. They will make art that is unique and meaningful to them! Sculpture, printmaking, collage, painting, drawing, and more will be explored over the course of the session. Each child will receive a sketchbook to work in throughout the semester. At the end of the semester children will leave with a portfolio of artwork they are proud of! Children are celebrated with a Art Show for friends and family in December. Joining 2 or more days per week? Use code AFTERSCHOOL10 for 10% off!
Little Explorers is a sensory and art based experience for children to explore their senses, art materials, and the world around them! Activities include but are not limited to exploring with painting, play dough, water play, collage & glue, sorting activities and more. Caretakers will observe and support your child while allowing them to follow their own pace through the experiences set up in class. Children can learn about their senses, practice fine motor skills, explore new art materials, plus have a chance to socialize with peers and exercise language skills. Starting in Fall 2026, we're excited to introduce a brand new toddler class: Book Art Play , held every Monday! This class features all-new activities and projects that are completely different from our Little Explorers programming. That means your child can attend both classes each week for twice the fun! Join us for both Book Art Play & Little Explorers and save 10% off your total purchase, use code DOUBLEFUN at checkout!
Reminder we are now located at 10-34 49th Ave. Our After School Program is the most creative option in Long Island City! Over the course of the semester children will become experts in various art materials and techniques. They will make art that is unique and meaningful to them! Sculpture, printmaking, collage, painting, drawing, and more will be explored over the course of the session. Each child will receive a sketchbook to work in throughout the semester. At the end of the semester children will leave with a portfolio of artwork they are proud of! Children are celebrated with a Art Show for friends and family in December. Joining 2 or more days per week? Use code AFTERSCHOOL10 for 10% off!
Tiny explorers is a special class for our newest little artists! It is a sensory and art based experience for children to explore their senses, art materials, and the world around them! Activities include but are not limited to water play, exploration of textures and materials, introduction to mark making and cause and affect all within the world of play. This is a wonderful way for both the child and care giver to socialize. Joining us for the first time? Use code HALFOFF for 50% off your first class!
What ages are science and STEM classes for in Long Island City?
Most science and STEM classes in Long Island City run for ages 3 years through 12 years. Specific age bands are listed on each class page so you can filter by what fits your child.
How much do science and STEM classes cost in Long Island City?
Prices in Long Island City range from free museum and library programs through about $55 per class for studio STEM programs. Free events and drop-in pricing are flagged on each class card.
Do I need to register in advance for science and STEM classes?
Most studio-run science and STEM classes require advance registration through the studio's booking page. Library and city-park science programs are typically drop-in, though some popular sessions release a limited number of tickets in advance.
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