STEAMWorks
Science. Technology. Engineering. Arts. Music.
Mission & History
In January 2018, the United Advocacy Group purchased a makerspace called STEAMWorks in Bridgeton to promote STEAM education for children and adults in Cumberland County. Their mission is to promote high-tech education and careers for the future.
Facility
STEAMWorks is a creative DIY facility where people can gather to create, invent and learn. They offer community courses, student field trips and regular workshops in woodworking, laser etching, 3-D printing, sound engineering, robotics and artistic expression. They also house an audio production and recording studio that can be rented by the hour.
Courses
3D Printer: Create 3-dimensional objects from digital files
Laser Cutting & Etching: Cut and engrave designs into metal or wood
Audio Production: record, mix, and sample your own music
Recording Studio: Record your own tracks over vocals and instruments
Computer Lab with SMART Board: Complete computer lab with full software suites and Photoshop
Field Trips at STEAMWorks
STEAMWorks offers a wide variety of educational and fun STEAM activities for students ages six years old and up. Groups rotate through workshops that expose them to a number of our courses and engage them in problem solving activities. Schools or programs interested in taking a field trip to STEAMWorks should contact the Program Manager listed at the bottom of the page.
*Schedules, date and times are flexible to help fit school or programs needs. *Scholarships covering up to half of tuition cost are offered on a case by case basis.
Fix it Fridays!
Every first Friday, STEAMWorks hosts Fix it Fridays, inviting anyone from the community to stop in and get assistance fixing their broken objects. Items can be wood, plastic, fabric, ceramic, metal - any favorite, irreplaceable objects that are broken, or that you don't want to throw away. They’ll discuss possible solutions with you and fix it on the spot if they can. Otherwise, you’ll leave with a plan on how to do it yourself. This is a completely free service offered by STEAMWorks!
Contact STEAMWorks
Fred MacFarland: Program Manager
fred@unitedadvocacygroup.org
Website: steamworksnj.com