STEM Is Us

What STEM Is Us does

STEM Is Us is a privately held, non-profit organization (operating as STEM Is Us, LLC) headquartered in Youngstown, Ohio, that delivers out-of-school STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) enrichment programs to youth in grades K–8. Its core offerings comprise after-school enrichment, summer camps (Middle School Medical, Lego Coding), school vacation mini camps, structured workshops, and STEM Pop-up experiences for birthday parties and community events. Underlying content is a curriculum catalog of ten named modules — including Girls Who Code Club, STEM Explore, LEGOS, Science and Engineering Exploration (SEE), Investigating Matter Through Inquiry, Math Hoops, MLB STEM League, and Condo Design/Model City — aligned with Common Core State Standards Math (CCSSM) and Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), emphasizing open-ended, problem-based learning and process over outcome.

The organization services families and K–8 schools across Mahoning and Trumbull Counties in Ohio, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, and Mercer, Pennsylvania, through partnerships with schools and community centers. Revenue is generated primarily via program fees for camps and enrichment sessions plus tax-deductible donations accepted through Zelle, PayPal, and credit cards; specific pricing is not publicly disclosed. Governance is provided by a volunteer Board of Directors led by Executive Director Sherri Lovelace-Cameron, PhD, and the organization operates a parallel charitable vehicle, STEM Is Us 2.0 Non-Profit Foundation. Distribution is direct: programs are delivered in person at partner schools, community centers, and via mobile Pop-up deployments; the only recorded institutional funding event is a $12,480 grant from the Youngstown Foundation dated 2025-09-15, and the organization holds an ACE Qualified Provider designation for after-school enrichment in Youngstown.

Name

STEM Is Us

Legal name

STEM Is Us, LLC

Website

https://stemisus.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

STEM Is Us is a Youngstown, Ohio-based non-profit delivering K–8 out-of-school STEM enrichment — after-school programs, summer camps, mini-camps, and workshops — across Ohio and western Pennsylvania through school partnerships and donations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth STEM Education and Enrichment

NAICS

All Other Schools and Instruction (61169)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Science Camps & Field Programs (Nature, Space, Marine, Geology) (EDAMABAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Health Science & Medical STEM Programs (Pre-Med, Public Health) (EDAMABAJ), Biology & Life Science Enrichment (Biotech, Genetics, Anatomy) (EDAMABAF), Science & STEM Instruction (School-Delivered) (EDAJAFAH), STEM Research & Inquiry Programs (Research Mentorship, Science Fair Prep) (EDAMABAC)

Keywords

• STEM education
• Youth enrichment programs
• After-school programs
• Summer STEM camps
• Hands-on learning

Headquarters

HQ city

Ohio

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Program Fees: Fees for after-school enrichment, summer camps, school vacation mini camps, and workshops targeting youth K-8th grade
2. Donations and Contributions: Tax-deductible donations accepted through Zelle, PayPal, and credit cards for Mahoning County and Trumbull County STEM supplies and camps

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

STEM Is Us delivers out-of-school STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) enrichment programs for youth in Kindergarten through 8th grade. Programs include after-school enrichment, summer camps (Middle School Medical, Lego Coding), school vacation mini camps, workshops, and mobile STEM Pop-up events, all aligned with Common Core State Standards Math (CCSSM) and Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS).

Product overview

STEM Is Us is a non-profit organization providing out-of-school STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) enrichment programs for youth in grades K-8th. The organization operates a portfolio of educational offerings including After-School Enrichment, Summer Camps (featuring Middle School Medical and Lego Coding camps), School Vacation Mini Camps, and specialized Workshops. The core programs are supplemented by branded modules such as Girls Who Code Club, STEM Explore, LEGOS, Science and Engineering Exploration (SEE), Investigating Matter Through Inquiry, Math Hoops (NBA/WNBA), and MLB STEM League. Additional offerings include Condo Design/Model City and STEM Pop-up experiences. Programs follow Common Core State Standards Math (CCSSM) and Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) curriculum frameworks, serving students in Mahoning & Trumbull Counties, Ohio and Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• After-School Enrichment

Quantifiable outcome

• Students develop critical thinking, problem-solving, communication, and creativity skills

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Schools and Community CenterscoreOthersPartnerships with local schools and community centers for delivery of after-school enrichment programs and summer camps in Mahoning & Trumbull Counties Ohio and Allegheny County Pennsylvania.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Mad Science: National STEM enrichment franchise delivering after-school programs, summer camps, and birthday-party science shows for K-8 students. Directly comparable product mix (camps, after-school, pop-up events) targeting the same K-8 STEM enrichment customer.
• ID Tech: National STEM camp and after-school program operator focused on coding, engineering, and science for K-12. Operates at materially larger scale but serves the same product category and customer segment.
• Club SciKidz: Operates STEM summer camps and after-school science programs for elementary and middle schoolers nationwide. Closely matches STEM Is Us's summer-camp and after-school enrichment stack.
• Girls Who Code: Non-profit running coding clubs and summer programs for girls. Directly competes with STEM Is Us's Girls Who Code Club (3rd-5th grade) for the same girls-in-STEM audience.
• iCode: K-12 STEM and coding education franchise offering camps, after-school programs, and workshops. Comparable to STEM Is Us's Lego Coding camp and Girls Who Code Club offerings.
• Snapology: Franchise offering STEM/STEAM enrichment using LEGO-style building activities, after-school programs, camps, and birthday parties. Overlaps closely with STEM Is Us's LEGOS module and Pop-up birthday offerings.
• Engineering for Kids: STEM enrichment franchise providing after-school programs, summer camps, and workshops in engineering, coding, and robotics for K-8 students. Comparable delivery model and target demographic.

Broad incumbents

• 4-H Youth Development: National youth development non-profit with STEM programming including robotics, coding, and science clubs delivered through school and community channels. Overlaps with STEM Is Us's after-school enrichment delivery model.
• Boys & Girls Clubs of America: National non-profit running after-school and summer programming that increasingly includes STEM curricula. Competes for the same school and community-center partnerships in STEM Is Us's service area.

Regional players

• Carnegie Science Center: Pittsburgh-based science center offering STEM camps, workshops, and outreach for K-8 students in western Pennsylvania. Directly competes with STEM Is Us's Allegheny County, PA programming.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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