What Science Explorers does

Science Explorers, Inc. is a privately held, founder-owned provider of hands-on STEM enrichment programming for children ages 4-11, headquartered in Mohnton, Pennsylvania and operating since 1999. The company delivers its offerings through three channels: (1) a direct-to-consumer parent segment that registers children in after-school STEM clubs (multi-week, weekly one-hour sessions) and week-long summer STEM camps at venues such as schools, museums, libraries, and parks across Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, and Maryland; (2) a B2B school and community-organization segment that buys turnkey STEM solutions, including assemblies, family science nights, field trips, and grant-tailored programs (marketed as "STEMventures"); and (3) a kit product line, comprising Classroom STEM Kits for schools and At-Home DIY STEM Kits shipped direct to consumers, including a California-specific ELO-P variant aligned with the state's Expanded Learning Opportunity Program grant parameters.

The underlying technology and content asset is an internally developed curriculum library aligned to Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), packaged into themed programs (e.g., Camp CSI, Take a Dive, Wizarding Wonders of Science, Far Out Space Academy, Potions/Powders/Polymers Academy) and delivered with all materials included. Distribution runs through the company's own website, the dedicated scienceexplorers-registration.com registration platform, social channels (YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, X/Twitter), an email newsletter, and a blog, supported by professionally trained part-time STEM instructors hired regionally.

Revenue mechanics are diversified across recurring club/camp registrations, one-time kit sales, and professional-services contracts with schools and organizations; specific pricing is not publicly disclosed. Founder Jennifer Moorehead remains in place, the company has never raised external capital, and there is no disclosed M&A, restructuring, or executive change. Recognition includes a 2021 Newsweek "Best in STEM Products" citation for the STEM@Home Kits.

Name

Science Explorers

Legal name

Science Explorers, Inc.

Website

https://scienceexplorers.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Science Explorers is a privately held, founder-owned Mohnton, PA-based provider of hands-on STEM enrichment — after-school clubs, summer camps, assemblies, family science nights, field trips, and shippable DIY STEM kits — for children ages 4-11 across the Mid-Atlantic and select grant-funded channels.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Children's STEM Education Programs

NAICS

All Other Schools and Instruction (61169), Educational Services (61)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Hands-on Science Exploration & Experiments (Lab Kits, Science Clubs) (EDAMABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

STEM & Science Camps (Biology, Chemistry, Space, Lab Science) (EDAMALAC), Biology & Life Science Enrichment (Biotech, Genetics, Anatomy) (EDAMABAF), Robotics, Engineering & Makers Camps (EDAMALAE)

Keywords

• STEM enrichment programs
• After-school science clubs
• Summer STEM camps
• Children's science education
• NGSS-aligned curriculum

Headquarters

HQ city

Mohnton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. After-School Club Registration: Multi-week science clubs meeting once weekly for one hour sessions. Clubs run for 3-5 weeks and are held at schools and community locations.
2. Summer STEM Camp Registration: Week-long summer science camps for children ages 4-11, offered as half-day or full-day programs at various locations including schools, museums, libraries, and parks.
3. STEM Kit Sales: Sale of DIY STEM kits including Classroom STEM Kits and At-Home STEM Kits for ELO-P programs in California and other locations. Kits include materials, curriculum, and instructional videos.
4. School and Organization Programs: Turnkey STEM solutions for schools and organizations including assemblies, family science nights, field trips, and custom programs aligned with grant requirements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Science Explorers designs and delivers hands-on STEM enrichment programs for children ages 4-11, offered through after-school clubs (multi-week, weekly 1-hour sessions), summer camps (week-long half-day or full-day formats), school programs (assemblies, family science nights, field trips), and DIY STEM kits (Classroom and At-Home) for parents and schools. Programs are NGSS-aligned and provide turnkey curriculum, materials, and qualified instructors to K-5 schools, community organizations, and families across the Mid-Atlantic United States.

Product overview

Science Explorers is an innovative hands-on science education company offering a portfolio of STEM enrichment programs for children ages 4-11. The core offering consists of After-School STEM Clubs (weekly sessions over 3-5 weeks), Summer STEM Camps (week-long half-day and full-day programs), and School Programs (Assemblies, Family Science Nights, and Field Trips). Supplementary products include STEM Kits for Schools, At-Home STEM Kits, and ELO-P Programs for California. Programs cover topics including geology, marine biology, chemistry, physics, forensics, space science, and engineering, with curriculum aligned to Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). The company has served children throughout Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, and Maryland since 1999.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• After-School STEM Clubs Multi-week after-school science enrichment programs for children in grades K-6, meeting once weekly for one-hour sessions over 3-5 weeks. Each session includes hands-on activities where children build projects and take creations home.
• Summer STEM Camps Week-long hands-on science camps for children ages 4-11, offered as half-day (9 a.m. to 12 p.m.) or full-day (9 a.m. to 4 p.m.) programs at schools, museums, libraries, and parks throughout Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, and Maryland.
• School Assemblies In-person or virtual science assemblies for schools that provide entertaining and educational presentations for students and teachers.
• Family Science Nights Community-focused science events available as virtual or in-person programs, designed to bring families together for hands-on science activities, and can also serve as school fundraisers.
• Classroom STEM Kits After-school curriculum kits provided to schools that include materials, curriculum, instructional videos, and staff training for flexible STEM enrichment.
• At-Home STEM Kits DIY STEM kits designed for home use, offering hands-on science lessons complete with materials, curriculum, and instructional videos. Recognized as Newsweek's Best in STEM Products for 2021.
• ELO-P Programs Science STEM kits specifically designed for Expanded Learning Opportunity Programs (ELO-P) in California, aligned with grant parameters.
• Field Trips On-site science field trip experiences where Science Explorers provides lessons, materials, and instructors for educational entertainment at schools.
• Grant Funding Programs (STEMventures) STEM programs customized to align with grant parameters for schools and community organizations, including synchronous and asynchronous options.

Quantifiable outcome

• Programs designed to meet Next Generation Science Standards
• +2 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Schools and Educational OrganizationscoreOthersScience Explorers partners with schools and educational organizations to deliver interactive science programs. They provide turnkey solutions including curriculum, materials, and qualified instructors. Programs are aligned with Next Generation Science Standards and can address curriculum gaps in elementary science education.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• Science4Us: Science4Us is an online K-2 STEM curriculum provider with teacher tools and lesson plans that competes for the same elementary STEM enrichment budget that Science Explorers addresses through in-person clubs and kits.
• MEL Science: MEL Science delivers monthly hands-on chemistry experiment kits with VR and video lessons for school-age children, competing most directly with Science Explorers' at-home chemistry-themed kits and DIY programs.
• KiwiCo: KiwiCo ships subscription STEM/STEAM activity crates for kids ages 0-14+ and represents the consumer kits-and-curriculum category that Science Explorers' At-Home STEM Kit targets; a much larger and digitally-native peer expanding Science Explorers' traditional camp/club footprint.

Others

• NASA STEM Engagement: NASA STEM Engagement provides free space-themed STEM resources, curriculum, and educator materials that compete for educator mindshare and afterschool program slots—relevant because Science Explorers' 'Far Out Space Academy' competes directly for space-themed STEM attention.

Direct peers

• Destination Science: Destination Science runs week-long STEM summer day camps for elementary children plus in-school and after-school enrichment, competing head-to-head with Science Explorers in the camp and clubs category with hands-on, themed science programming.
• Steve Spangler Science: Steve Spangler Science produces hands-on science kits, experiment supplies, and in-school STEM programs aligned with NGSS—directly comparable to Science Explorers' Classroom STEM Kits and At-Home STEM Kits offering for school and consumer channels.
• Mad Science: Mad Science is the largest direct competitor to Science Explorers in the U.S., offering after-school STEM clubs, summer science camps, assemblies, and birthday parties across franchises nationwide—mirroring Science Explorers' core curriculum-and-instructors delivery model for ages 4-11.
• Engineering For Kids: Engineering For Kids delivers STEM enrichment through after-school programs, summer camps, and in-school field trips serving elementary-aged students—comparable to Science Explorers on GTM (school partnerships) and age band but with engineering/STEM focus rather than pure science themes.
• Club SciKidz: Club SciKidz operates science and technology summer camps, in-school field trips, and after-school programs for elementary-aged children with a similar topic-themed camp structure (forensics, marine biology, etc.) directly overlapping Science Explorers' portfolio.

Regional players

• SchoolsThatLead / BrainStorm STEM Education: BrainStorm STEM Education provides after-school STEM enrichment programs and summer camps primarily in the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast—overlapping with Science Explorers' PA/NJ/DE/MD footprint and competing for the same school-district contract channel.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCgjZ2dhNjKsnykuMpaUe8kg
• Facebookfacebook.com/ScienceExplorersInc
• Instagraminstagram.com/scienceexplorers
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/science-explorers-inc-

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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