Working prototype by Stoa. A concept for the Great Lakes Bay STEM Career Exposure Resource Hub, built by Stoa Works for the Bay-Arenac ISD RFP. Not the official Bay-Arenac ISD website. All resources shown are clearly labeled sample content.
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Activities and ideas at home

Family Resource Center

At-home STEM activities, conversation starters about careers, and free community opportunities across Bay and Arenac counties, all written for families in plain language.

Explore resources for families → Browse family guides → Browse activity kits →
Families gathered for a hands-on STEM activity in the community (representative photo).

Ready to try

Sample at-home activities and guides

Each resource below is marked Sample and labeled by type and grade range. You can browse dozens more by filtering the library.

Activity kit3–5Sample

At-Home Kitchen Chemistry Night

Learn about chemical reactions with stuff you already have at home.

Family guide6–8Sample

Family STEM Night Planning Toolkit

Host your own learning event with a step-by-step checklist and activity ideas.

Activity kit9–12Sample

Cybersecurity for Curious Kids

Explore digital safety, coding basics, and careers in tech during family time.

Activity kitPreK–2Sample

Tiny Engineers: Build a Paper Bridge

Simple engineering challenges using materials from around your house.

Family guideFamily & CommunitySample

Free STEM Things to Do This Summer

A curated calendar of low-cost and free events across the Bay-Arenac region.

Family guideAll agesSample

Talking to Your Kid About Careers

Conversation starters and questions that help kids see how STEM shapes real jobs.

In our region

Community opportunities

Beyond your home, families can explore these hands-on experiences and events. All are labeled as representative samples to show the kinds of opportunities available.

Mobile Museum & STEM Kits

The regional mobile museum brings hands-on exhibits to schools and libraries across Bay and Arenac counties. You can request a visit, borrow STEM kits for home, and meet career professionals at community events. Check the schedule to catch it in your area.

Family Science Nights at Libraries

Local libraries host free hands-on science nights throughout the year. Families solve puzzles, build circuits, learn about careers, and meet industry guests. No registration needed. Check your library's calendar for dates.

Summer Maker Programs

Community centers and schools offer week-long or day camps focused on coding, robotics, engineering design, and other STEM skills. Many scholarships available. Programs usually run June through July.

Industry Tours & Job Shadows

Meet professionals working in manufacturing, healthcare, agriculture, and other careers. Family open houses let you explore local workplaces and talk to people doing the jobs your kids might love.

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Find resources fit for your family

Filter the resource library by grade, topic, and type. Search for a specific career, browse what peers are discovering, or follow a recommended starter set to jump in.

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A family member working with young children on a coding activity (representative photo).