School leaders

How to start a STEM club at your school

VR Labs Africa · 10 November 2026 · 2 min read

A STEM club gives curious learners a place to go further than the syllabus. It also raises a school's profile and builds a pipeline of learners for science subjects and STEM pathways.

Step 1: Find a teacher lead

Choose a teacher who is enthusiastic, not necessarily the most senior. Give them time on the timetable if possible.

Step 2: Decide when and where

Once a week after classes, in the computer room, for about 90 minutes.

Step 3: Pick a project for the term

build and program a robot in the Robot design lab;
map how the school uses electricity and find savings;
run a series of chemistry investigations.

Step 4: Recruit members

Open the club to all, with a short application asking why learners want to join. Aim for 15 to 30 members.

Step 5: Show the school

At the end of term, members present their work at assembly or a parents' day.

Step 6: Compete

Clubs can prepare teams for robot-design tournaments and science fairs.

Supporting the club

licences for club members;
access to the IoT Lab in Nairobi for real-device projects;
guides from VR Labs Africa.

Book a demo and tick "STEM club" to get started.