STEM It Up Sports: Innovating STEM Education

When you give to STEM It Up Sports, you make it possible for every child to explore, create, and develop skills that prepare them for tomorrow. This North Texas Giving Day, your gift will help us expand access to hands-on STEM programs—including robotics, esports, coding, and engineering workshops—that inspire curiosity, build confidence, and open doors to the careers of the future.

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In 2024, STEM It Up Sports reached 2,010 unique participants and delivered more than 5,973 STEM touchpoints. Even more importantly, 90% of youth reported higher confidence in their coding skills—evidence of the lasting impact your support makes possible.

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Our programs reach students across North Texas, from after-school enrichment to summer camps, providing safe, engaging spaces for learning and growth. With your support, we can continue to offer these opportunities to all children, regardless of their family’s ability to pay.​

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Empowering Tomorrow’s Thinkers

With your help, STEM It Up Sports programs will continue to provide transformative opportunities for youth:

Robotics & Coding – Hands-on experiences that spark innovation, problem-solving, and teamwork.
Esports & Game Design – Building digital skills, strategy, and collaboration in a fun, competitive environment.
Engineering & STEM Labs – Encouraging creativity and curiosity through real-world experiments and design challenges.
Camps & After-School Programs – Safe, structured environments that promote learning, social growth, and confidence.

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Meeting the Need

The need for equitable STEM opportunities is clear—national and state data highlight the urgent gaps in access, diversity, and representation:

• In 2023, Texas recorded 41,752 vacancies in computer science jobs each month.

• Latina, Black, and Indigenous women represent less than 10% of the STEM workforce. 

• Women constitute 48% of the total workforce but only represent 35% of the STEM workforce.  

• According to the 2023 State of Computer Science Education Report, youth from racial and ethnic groups who are traditionally viewed as excluded from computer science are less likely to attend a school that offers it, thereby decreasing their likelihood of pursuing STEM careers.

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Creating Opportunities to Grow

At STEM It Up Sports, our mission is to help kids discover their potential through STEM exploration, collaboration, and creativity. Every program we offer is built around one goal: giving youth the tools, experiences, and mentors to thrive in a technology-driven world.

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With your generous donation, students across our region will gain more than knowledge—they’ll gain confidence, friendships, and opportunities that can shape their futures.