Our Programs
Students explore chemistry, engineering, product design, creativity, problem-solving, and entrepreneurship through hands-on projects connected to real-world ideas and challenges.
Detroit CHEMpreneurIST provides inclusive, hands-on STEEAM and entrepreneurship programs for K–12 students of all abilities. Children and teens participate through Detroit schools, after-school programs, community organizations, camps, and public events. Programs can be adapted to age level, learning goals, group size, and setting.
What Our Programs Share
Hands-on, project-based learning
Integration of STEAM concepts and entrepreneurship
Real-world challenges and creative problem-solving
Flexible formats for schools and community settings
Personal Care Chemistry
From concept to manufacturing, students explore personal care chemistry through hands-on product development. They research product ideas, design their own product or customize a formula, and use the scientific method to guide the process. Through hypothesizing, experimenting, observing, and analyzing results, students build both scientific understanding and creative problem-solving skills.
Entrepreneurship
Entrepreneurship is powered by innovative change makers and status quo shakers. Our lessons help students tap into their creativity to generate ideas and identify opportunities within their communities. Through hands-on experiences, students can explore market research, prototype products or ideas, develop a business model, and practice pitching their ventures to stakeholders and investors.
Who Our Programs Are For
Our programs serve youth through partnerships with schools, community organizations, and local programs. We work with educators and partners to tailor programming to age level, setting, and learning goals.
For Families
Families can find upcoming Detroit CHEMpreneurIST workshops, youth programs, camps, and community events on our Program Calendar. Opportunities vary by date, location, age group, and partner organization.
For Schools & Community Partners
Detroit schools, educators, after-school programs, camps, and community organizations can partner with Detroit CHEMpreneurIST to bring hands-on STEEAM and entrepreneurship workshops directly to their students. Programs can be adapted to the age group, setting, learning goals, and event format.
Bring Our Programs to Your Community
Interested in partnering with Detroit CHEMpreneurIST or bringing a program to your school or organization? We’d love to connect.
FAQs
What ages does Detroit CHEMpreneurIST serve?
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Detroit CHEMpreneurIST provides programs for K–12 students of all abilities. Activities can be adapted to different ages, learning goals, group sizes, and program settings.
What do students learn in Detroit CHEMpreneurIST programs?
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Programs combine hands-on science and STEEAM learning with entrepreneurship. Depending on the workshop, students may explore chemistry, engineering, product design, market research, prototyping, branding, creativity, and pitching ideas.
Where can families find upcoming programs?
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Families can view the Detroit CHEMpreneurIST Program Calendar for upcoming workshops, camps, community events, and other opportunities for children and teens in Detroit.
Can schools and organizations book a workshop?
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Yes. Detroit CHEMpreneurIST works with schools, after-school programs, camps, nonprofits, and community organizations to provide hands-on STEEAM and entrepreneurship programming for students.