Bellarmine Maker Faire 2026

STEM Activities for Elementary & Middle School Students
Sunday, March 29th
Get ready to unleash your creativity at the Bellarmine Maker Lab's annual Maker Faire 2026!
We're offering exciting hands-on exploration stations and workshops specifically designed for elementary and middle school students.
Don't miss out on this extravaganza of innovation and invention!

Register for the Maker Faire
Required
Workshops and Stations
Maker Lab Tours: Take a guided tour of the Bellarmine Maker Lab to learn about current, past, and upcoming student projects!
Wind Turbine Design: Design and build a propeller blade to harness the power of the wind to generate electricity. Test your design to see if you can generate enough electricity to light a small bulb.
Breakout Box Workshop: Put your problem-solving skills to the test in an engineering-themed escape room simulation. Solve puzzles, crack codes, and unlock the breakout box to emerge victorious!
Sumo Robotics Workshop: Participate in a design sprint to build parts for a Sumo Robot and battle it out in our custom arena. Put your engineering and robotics skills to the test and be prepared for battle!
Egg Drop Station Workshop: Put your engineering skills to the test by designing and building a contraption that can protect an egg from a one-story drop. Test your invention and see if your egg survives the fall!
Wind Tunnel Simulation: Simulate a wind tunnel and fly various objects to learn about aerodynamics and the forces of flight. Experience the thrill of seeing objects fly through the air in a controlled, scientific environment!
Jewelry-Making Workshop: Create one-of-a-kind bracelets using specialized tools, wires, and an assortment of beads and ornaments that you can give as gifts to family and friends!
Custom Photo Frame Workshop: Laser-cut wooden templates will be provided for you to assemble a multi-layered frame art piece with a photo in the center. Create a personalized, unique art piece that you can proudly display!
Wheel of Design Workshop: Experience the ultimate design challenge game. You will be given materials and constraints to design and prototype your product, putting your creativity and problem-solving skills to the test!
Paper Rocket Launch Workshop: Make paper rockets and launch them over 50 feet into the air using compressed air. Get ready to be amazed by the power of air pressure and the thrill of seeing your rockets soar!
Spaghetti Tower Challenge: Test your creativity and engineering skills by attempting to build the tallest spaghetti tower with a marshmallow balanced on top. Can YOU beat our high score?
Bridge Building: Try out your architectural skills by attempting to build the strongest bridge possible. Compete to support the heaviest weight possible!!
Marble Rollercoaster: Design and build an exciting marble rollercoaster using 3D-printed tracks and paper components! Engineer twists, turns, and drops to create the ultimate marble run. Test your track design and see if your marble can complete the course without flying off the rails!

Contact Us
For questions, please reach out to Sam Goldstein at sgoldstein@bcp.org.
