Empowering Tomorrow's Innovators and Leaders

Unlock your child's potential through hands-on STEAM and discovery.
Why Choose Us

An adventure of learning and exploration!

At After the Peanut, we’re passionate about sparking curiosity and nurturing the innate potential within every child. Our suite of STEAM programs is designed to offer hands-on, engaging learning experiences that foster creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. Discover our programs below and find the perfect fit for you.
  • Hands-on STEAM Activities
  • Expert-Led Sessions
  • Collaborative Environment
  • Small Class Sizes
  • Bridging Educational Gaps
  • Empowering Through Education
  • Building Stronger Networks
  • Cultivating Lifelong Learners
  • Mentorship and Support
  • Interactive Learning
  • Innovative Teaching Methods
  • Personalized Guidance

Shaping Futures with Innovative Education

Discover a world of transformative experiences where students thrive through hands-on, cutting-edge learning opportunities.

Our Programs

Embark on a journey of discovery with our STEAM programs, thoughtfully crafted for inquisitive students aged 4 to 14, as well as passionate teachers and educators.

Summer STEAM Camp

STEAM Explorers

Full STEAM Ahead (FSA)

STEAM Programming

STEAM Enrichment for Homeschoolers

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Engaging. Collaborative. Innovative.

  • Program costs vary depending on the type of program, instructors, materials, supplies, location, and transportation services. Find detailed cost information on each program’s specific page.
  • Thanks to the generous support of our donors and partners, scholarships are available for families with multiple children, children of veteran parents, those facing financial hardships, and students attending Title I schools.
  • 9:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.: Morning Check-In and Team Activities
  • 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.: STEAM Mentor Visit
  • 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.: College Campus Tour
  • 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.: Lunch Break (Parent Provided)
  • 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.: STEM Field Trip
  • 2:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.: Reflection and Wrap-Up
Our programs are certified, allowing you to earn required Continuing Professional Development Units (CPDUs) by attending. Invest in your professional growth with us!

Displaying child’s talents

We fill up every day with diverse creative activities that help children develop their potential. The activities are as follows:

We could not be happier with our experience so far. The school places the children at its center, and is led by their interests and needs, whilst managing to be academically rigorous and nurturing at the same time.

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You have been doing such a wonderful job of keeping activities consistent and coordinating schedules every week. I have been telling all my family and friends what a blessing this school has been during this crisis to keep our home calm. Thank you.

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I am grateful for the opportunity to attend all four years of the After The Peanut Camps. Your support made my participation possible, and I am thankful for the knowledge and experiences I gained. The summer STEAM camps impacted me in many ways, including taking field trips to exciting places and working on hands-on projects. I learned about various topics, such as technology (my passion area), by visiting Ru Tech Robotic Innovations in Chicago. During the Med Tech Camp, I helped solve a crime and dissected a pig.

Student

The After the Peanut STEAM camp has impacted me by teaching me many new things. In the years that I have attended, I learned how to code, operate robots, fly drones, and create mosaics. I find myself looking forward to ATP camp each summer and meeting new people along the way.

Student

I think that After The Peanut is an amazing camp because I have learned so many new things about coding and science that are cool and fun. The environment at the camp is so nice and fun, and the different camp choices they offer make me happy to learn different things every week. This camp also helps me get off my phone and find new friends who have things in common with me too.

Student

The STEAM summer camp has impacted my life by helping elevate my mood and showing me that there is much more to life than sitting at home. I was a camper for two years, but in the summer 2024 STEAM camp, I worked as an assistant for the instructors. I got to work with kids and enjoyed getting to know them and hearing how exciting and thankful they were to enjoy a fun day at camp. The camp has also influenced my dream of becoming a teacher by helping me work on my connections with kids and think about what more I could do to achieve my dream.

Student

Summer STEAM camp, especially forensics, has really helped me explore new interests and build my confidence. I got to do cool science experiments, learn more about technology, and even try out engineering projects that made me think creatively. The forensics camp was super exciting—I learned how to solve mysteries using science, and now I know exactly what I want to be when I grow up. The field trips were one of my favorite days of the week because we would go out and do science in the real world.

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Meet Our Team

Now is the time to invest in your child's education. Some of the programs we offer include:
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COMING SOON

STEAM Enrichment for Homeschoolers

In today’s fast-paced world, it’s more important than ever for children to engage in hands-on, meaningful learning experiences, especially in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics). For homeschooling families, finding innovative and interactive ways to bring these subjects to life can be a challenge. That’s why we are creating a solution!
At After the Peanut, we understand the unique needs of homeschoolers and are committed to providing engaging, hands-on STEAM experiences that spark curiosity and foster creativity. Our programs will be designed to inspire young minds by blending fun with learning, giving students the chance to explore, experiment, and build confidence in their problem-solving skills. Whether it’s building their own inventions, conducting exciting science experiments, or diving into the world of art and engineering, we make STEAM accessible and enjoyable for every learner.
We will begin our STEAM Club for Homeschoolers in January of 2025. Be a part of the development by completing the survey found here.

STEAM Programming

Whether you’re looking to create a STEAM Club, need updates to your curriculum or need a Makerspace designed, we are here to help! We have worked with Early Childhood Centers, K-8 Districts, Special Needs students and young people currently in juvenile detention centers. Our STEAM programming is based on our clients needs and always focuses on innovation, equity, and accessibility. Email us at info@after thepeanut.com to request a FREE 30 minute consultation to change your STEAM programs for the betterment of the next generation!

Full STEAM Ahead (FSA)

Our Full STEAM Ahead initiative focuses on increasing STEAM awareness in the community, STEAM pedagogy in education , and the delivery of STEAM programs. The program improves the school systems overall effectiveness and supports building a community that is full of thriving families. Full STEAM consists of hands on engaging STEAM activities with our Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) from across Will County and beyond. Learn the connection between K-12 STEAM and the real world and raise student engagement.
Stay tuned for Full STEAM Ahead workshops for Spring 2025. Sign up to be the first to know here
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STEAM Explorers

Our STEAM Explorers program provides engaging experiences through hands-on opportunities, field trips, labs, and college tours. This program augments the traditional school curriculum to provide students with meaningful real-world experiences in STEAM and the businesses behind STEAM products. These programs are open to 3rd-8th grade students.

Summer STEAM Camp

Summer STEAM Camp energizes youth and immerses them into engaging, innovative and forward thinking STEAM experiences. Campers can choose from unique STEAM topics each summer! Each week offers hands-on, real world, active STEAM activities for ages 7-14. Currently we are hosting our Summer STEAM Camp at the state of the art campus of Lewis University Campus and Joliet Junior College in Romeoville, IL. 2025 Summer STEAM Camp Topics will be released in March 2025.