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Here is a brief overview of some of the unique STEM programs that we offer.

What stands us apart is the mentorship we provide our students from industry

Professional that inspire and engage each child in creative STEM learning.

See more of our programs in the drop down menu above.

We are pleased to deliver creative STEM programs to progressive schools in Calgary and surrounding area. Our Engineering professionals work in collaboration with teachers to enhance your school’s curriculum.

For teacher’s looking to take their student’s STEM education to another level, we invite schools to bring their classes to our 7,100 sq. ft. laboratory. At our facility students are immersed in STEM experiments, projects and other related activities.

For those youth who can’t get enough of science, technology, or design in school or at home, we offer several after-school programs including our Junior Engineers program. Access to the latest projects, tools, technology and mentoring provides inspiration and learning.

STEM themed camps and programs are the perfect place to inspire your child’s curiosity in the science and engineering. Whether it’s a week, month or year long program, your child will be engaged in hands-on learning and creativity.

We are a non-profit educational organization inspiring and sharing the passion of STEM+A (science, technology, engineering, math, and the arts) through innovative hands-on learning. With small class sizes and professional engineering instructors and mentors, we provide a uniquely diverse and inclusive setting where budding scientists (6-18 years old) have access to state-of-the-art equipment including robotics, 3D design printing, laser cutters and much more. Welcome to Roots 2 STEM!

Explore this site and see all the various programs we offer in-school, after school, and throughout the year. We would love to tour you through our facility and showcase the 7,100 sq. ft. laboratory of tools and technology that our students put to creative use.