




In Gary, Indiana, our STEM in Scouting program brings engaging, hands-on science, technology, engineering, and math experiences directly into every elementary school in the area. Designed to spark curiosity and build confidence, these programs take place during the school day and currently serve over 1,000 students.
By combining the values of Scouting with interactive STEM learning, we help young minds explore, discover, and grow.
STEM in Scouting brings hands-on, engaging programming to students in Gary, Indiana—sparking curiosity and a lasting interest in science, technology, engineering, and math.
Take a look at what students from one of our partner schools had to say after exploring STEM through an interactive forensics kit!
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Our STEM program in Gary is built around the Cub Scouts curriculum, offering hands-on lessons that align with Indiana state standards for science, math, and engineering. Students participate in a variety of engaging activities drawn directly from the Cub Scout STEM materials, including popular engineering modules like Baloo the Builder and Marble Madness. These lessons encourage problem-solving, creativity, and collaboration while reinforcing core academic concepts. Most of the locations we serve focus on students in grades 3–5, with select sites offering tailored lessons for younger learners in kindergarten through 2nd grade. Each grade level experiences developmentally appropriate activities designed to spark curiosity and build foundational STEM skills
Engineering
Baloo the Builder, Marble Madness, Building Wood Projects, Build it Up/
Knock it Down, Designed by Tiger, Building Houses/
Instruments
Earth Rocks
Minerals & Geology
Weather & Climate
Animal Traits
Forensics
Super Science
Squishey Gooy
Animation
Coding with Color
How Energy is Transferred
Study of Matter
All About Air
Chemical Reactions
Gravity
Game Design
Forces and Interactions
Bubbles
Drones
Everyday Tech
Race Time
Five Senses
Gizmos & Gadgets
& More!





