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Costumes & Cocktails: Mystery at the Museum

Joliet Area Historical Museum 204 North Ottawa Street, Joliet

Date: Saturday, October 25, 2025 Time: 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM Location: Joliet Area Historical Museum Step into a night of intrigue, style, and impact at Costumes & Cocktails: Mystery...

STEAM Spooktacular: Mystery at the Museum

Joliet Area Historical Museum 204 North Ottawa Street, Joliet

Join our STEAM Spooktacular at the Museum! Solve a Halloween mystery, explore interactive STEAM stations, and have family fun!   Register Now

Founded in 2014 and inspired by George Washington Carver, After the Peanut champions STEAM education to empower communities through knowledge and innovative, real-world learning experiences.

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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.
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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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After School STEAM

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.

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Summer STEAM Camp

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 7-15. 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.

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Check out some of the photos from our 2024 Summer STEAM Camp here