2026 Summer STEAM in the Musuem
Looking for engaging and educational summer activities for kids on Long Beach Island?
The Kids S.T.E.A.M. Program at the LBI Historical Museum offers hands-on learning experiences designed to spark curiosity and creativity.
Held weekly during July and August in Beach Haven, this interactive children’s program blends Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math with the rich local history of Long Beach Island.
Each session features:
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Fun, age-appropriate experiments
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Creative art projects
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Problem-solving challenges
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Local history connections
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Small group engagement in a welcoming museum setting
Perfect for families vacationing on LBI or local residents looking for meaningful summer enrichment, our program offers a refreshing alternative to typical beach and boardwalk activities.
Why Parents Love It
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Educational but fun
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Indoor activity option on hot or rainy days
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Encourages creativity and critical thinking
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Affordable summer program option
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Safe, supportive learning environment
Spots are limited to maintain small group sizes. Advance registration is recommended, although walk-ins are welcome.
Give your child a summer experience that inspires discovery.
Kids STEAM Program - A Summer Must-Do!
Every Monday - July & August
In the Museum @ 10:00 AM
SCIENCE | TECHNOLOGY | ENGINEERING | ARTS | MATHEMATICS
The Long Beach Island Historical Association Museum has a Makerspace program for kids, 5 - 12 years of age. The morning incorporates STEAM activities with historical artifacts from the Museum.
Each week, a new design challenge is presented to the kids and their parents. It's truly a family affair where problem solving becomes the key to having fun and learning through STEAM activities.
JULY S.T.E.A.M. PROGRAMS!
July 6th - Challenge: Build a Paper Bridge - Learn about compression and tension and the effects of both when building a bridge.
July 13th - Challenge: Lighthouses on the Jersey Shore -Discover the problems encountered by ships at sea then build a lighthouse using materials found around the house.
July 20th - Challenge: Cereal Shooter Challenge - Learn how in the early days lives were saved from doomed ships using lines that were shot from shore to ship so that passengers and sailors could follow the line to safetly.
July 27th - Challenge: Sailboat Challenge - The kids will discover the simplicity of a sailboat but the challenges of sailing. They will explore wind power and build vehicles that sail with the wind
Be sure to join in on the fun!
Kids must be accompanied by an adult.
AUGUST S.T.E.A.M. PROGRAMS
August 3rd
Challenge: Anchor & Mooring
The kids will tour the museum, inside and out, to see and learn the different types of anchors, then they will be tasked with making their own chain from one piece of paper and using their ingenuity to make it the longest possible chain!
August 10th
Challenge: Communication is Key
Students investigate how sound travels through string and air. They will be challenged to redesign the string telephone for distance.
August 17th
Challenge: Boats that Float
Kids will discover what makes a boat float and design their own boats with bouys.
August 24th
Challenge: Egg Drop Challenge
In this activity, the kids will tour the museum with a focus on natural disasters that have impacted LBI. They will learn about the change from potential energy to kinetic energy and the energy transfer that occurs on impact. Using engineering design, the kids will design, create and test a device that will prevent a raw egg from breaking when dropped from a specific height.