STEAM It Up! The Maker Mindset Series

Program Type:

Workshop

Age Group:

Children
  • Registration is required for this event.
  • Registration will open on May 18, 2026 @ 9:30am.
  • This event is part of a series. Visit the first event to register.
  • A Chatham library card is required or you will automatically be placed on the waiting list.
  • This event is for registrants grade 2nd Grade to 5th Grade.

Event Details

This program is taught by Liam Salcedo, a junior at Seton Hall Preparatory School.

The Maker Mindset Series is a student-led workshop program that introduces students to engineering, coding, and artificial intelligence through hands-on, interactive activities.

Each session combines a short, engaging presentation with a guided activity designed to help students explore how things are built, how technology works, and how problems are solved creatively.

The program consists of three workshops:


Building – Students design and test popsicle stick bridges while learning how structures are made strong and stable.


Coding – Students modify simple games using block-based programming, learning how computers follow instructions and how creativity plays a role in coding.


AI – Students explore how computers recognize patterns and make predictions through interactive demonstrations and games.


The program focuses on making STEM approachable, fun, and relevant to everyday life while encouraging creativity, teamwork, and problem-solving. By the end of each workshop, kids will leave with a better understanding of how STEM is used in the real world and the confidence to continue exploring these ideas on their own.

For Grades 2-5.

Registration required.

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