Impact of STEM Holiday Kits on Children's Learning During School Vacations

School vacation periods — particularly India's summer vacation spanning April through June — represent a significant opportunity for supplemental STEM learning. This paper investigates the educational impact of STEM holiday kits on Indian children aged 8–14, examining engagement levels, skill development, parental satisfaction, and learning continuity. A survey of 50 parent-child pairs across Maharashtra and Gujarat was conducted. Results indicate that structured STEM holiday kits achieve 73% higher engagement than unstructured screen time, with 84% of parents reporting improved problem-solving behaviour in children who completed at least two STEM kit projects. Affordable, tutorial supported kits are identified as the key driver of successful holiday STEM outcomes.