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Help create the next generation of problem solvers

Engage your students and build the persistence, collaboration, and problem-solving skills they need to succeed in school and beyond. 

For 23 years, Youth Engineering Solutions (YES) has partnered with schools to bring high-quality engineering learning to millions of students nationwide. 

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Two students building an upcycled toy vehicle.

Creating the Next Generation of Problem Solvers Through Hands-on STEM

Youth Engineering Solutions (YES) empowers educators with high-quality, standards-connected PreK–8 STEM curricula and professional learning. Grounded in research and implemented in classrooms across all 50 states, YES programs engage learners in real-world engineering design, build computational thinking skills, and foster inclusive STEM identities.

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YES Elementary

YES Elementary

In School
Standards Aligned
Grades K–5

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YES Middle School

YES Middle School

In School
Standards Aligned
Grades 6–8

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YES Enrichment

YES Enrichment

STEM Classes, Clubs,
Camps and Afterschool
Grades K–8

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Girl using a scoop to gather trash.

Our summer-ready STEM activities:

  • Build durable, transferable problem-solving skills
  • Support inclusion and access for all learners
  • Sustain engagement across multiple days
  • Strengthen science literacy, writing, and math
  • Introduce students to STEM careers
  • Are FREE to access, with materials kits available for purchase

To make planning easier, we’ve curated a collection of units designed for summer and out-of-school settings.

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Kit photo for Toy Rescue

New Product!

Bring Engineering to Life at Your Event

Our newest products, YES STEM Event Activities, offer 10–20 minute, hands-on challenges that get kids and families designing together. Kits include instructions, posters, and all materials needed for up to 20 groups—with expansion packs available.

Become a STEM Leader

Professional Learning

We offer a range of professional learning options, including free monthly webinars, on-site workshops, and a comprehensive Learning Library, to empower educators with the tools and knowledge to effectively implement our curricula.

Our Curricula Features

Hands-On Learning

Explore the set of design principles anchor our curricular materials.

Computer Science

Students learn to think like computer scientists through hands-on YES activities.

Career Connections

Help students discover the breadth of real-world professionals who address similar challenges.

The YES Process

Developing high-quality educational materials is an intentional process.

Three decades of research and development by the YES team inform our model for engineering learning.