Steppingstone School

08/04/2026

There is still time to sign up for our FREE or DISCOUNTED August Collaboration Camps at PARC!

Discounted art camps with lunch:
TEEN Acrylic | Sat., 8/8-8/22 | 10-1230pm| $55
5-8 yrs. old "Woodland Pallet" | Mon., 8/10-Fri., 8/14 | 12-4pm | $235
9-12 yrs. old "Recreating Masterpieces" | Mon., 8/17-Fri., 8/21 | 12-4pm | $235

FREE four-day cycling education program for beginners:
*Certificate and flat tire repair kit provided upon completion
Mon., 8/10-Thu., 8/13 | Group A: 8-10am | Group B: 10-12pm

50% discounted introduction to fencing camps with equipment & lunch provided:
*No prior experience required
Sat., 8/8-8/29 | 12-4pm | 13+ yrs old | $100
Sun., 8/9-8/30 | 12-4pm | 12 yrs old & under | $100
Mon., 8/24-Fri., 8/28 | 9-1pm | $125

07/20/2026

With just over one month until school starts, we're excited to help families make the most of the rest of summer!

We're incredibly grateful to have received funding through a State of Michigan Out-of-School Time Grant in partnership with HEART Blossom. Thanks to this support, our August camps are being offered FREE or at a reduced cost for families.

A huge thank you to our amazing community partners:
🎨 All Around Art - discounted & lunch included
🤺 Plymouth/Ann Arbor Fencing Academy - discounted lunch included
🚴 HAWK Cycling - FREE, certificate & bike repair kit upon completion

We're also excited to offer FREE daily pickleball for students K-12 from 10:00 AM–12:00 PM at the PARC Pickleball Courts, with equipment provided and a limited number of reserved spaces available. Additional court space is available at the PARC tennis courts. Registration is required to participate.

🌼 Pending Event! Join us and the Plymouth Pollinators on Sunday, August 2, from 2:00–4:00 PM for a fun afternoon celebrating pollinators and nature. More details and registration information will be shared soon!

As part of the grant requirements, both students and parents must complete a brief post-camp survey following participation.

And we're not done yet! Mark your calendars for one final afternoon event at PARC on Monday, August 31, from 12:00–4:00 PM. We'll be announcing all the details soon, so stay tuned!

Register at: bit.ly/26AugCollabCamp

06/09/2026

05/22/2026

Ready to make Summer 2026 unforgettable?

Registration is officially OPEN for our Steppingstone Summer Camps!

From hands-on engineering and game design to creative fiber arts and baking, we have two incredible strands of weekly camps designed to spark curiosity, creativity, and confidence.

Whether your child wants to build simple machines, program their own video game, or dive into scientific research, there’s an adventure waiting for them.

Dates: June 22 – July 31

Secure your spot today: Register online at bit.ly/SteppingstoneSC26 or scan the QR code on our flyer!

05/20/2026

From West African folklore to the cartouches of Ancient Egypt, our students brought history and art to life! Last week’s Fine Art Fest at Steppingstone was a spectacular display of creativity and student voice. Our artists didn't just present their visual art; they took center stage to speak articulately about their work, giving insight into their inspirations and techniques.

Highlights from this year’s integrated showcase included: A brilliant, high-energy performance of the classic West African folktale Anansi the Spider! A gorgeous display of personalized hieroglyphic cartouches, created as part of our deep dive into the history and culture of Ancient Egypt.

Watching our students bridge history, literature, and the fine arts while confidently presenting to a live audience is exactly what makes our curriculum so unique. Swipe through to see our young actors, historians, and artists in action!

05/19/2026

At Steppingstone School, we are committed to the development of the whole child by providing an environment that supports the academic, intellectual, social, physical, and emotional growth of gifted learners.

05/18/2026

Every child deserves an education that rises to meet their potential. Yet, for gifted children, standard educational models often fall short. It is estimated that while two to five percent of our population is gifted—crossing all ethnic, racial, and gender lines—too many children are left behind due to deeply rooted myths and institutional misconceptions about how they learn. Advanced intellect doesn't mean a child will 'just figure it out on their own.' In fact, gifted children face distinct cognitive, social, and emotional complexities that require a fundamentally different approach.

For nearly 40 years, Steppingstone School in Plymouth, Michigan, has stood as a specialized answer to this challenge. As an independent, ISACS-accredited, non-profit K-8 elementary and middle school, we don’t just modify the standard curriculum—we build an educational home from the ground up tailored exclusively for gifted minds.

05/05/2026

A glimpse into the unique SMART Center of Steppingstone School. The only ESR lab in the world designed specifically for young scientists.