Summer STEM Program: Thanks to The Tamworth Foundation and Carroll County 4-H, we will offer a four-session weekly program for kids ages 8 to 12 that will explore wind and water power, hydraulics, and other mechanical concepts in a fun, hands-on way. These will take place on weekday afternoons in July, day of the week to be determined. If you have an 8- to 12-year-old who is interested in participating, contact Mary Cronin. There is room for 12 kids in this program.
UPDATE: we are all set with staffing, but we are taking registrations for kids who want to join the club! See the job descriptions below and contact Mary Cronin with questions or to apply.
We’re also looking for one adult volunteer to participate in training and assist with the program with the hope that the 4-H STEM club will continue in the fall. Contact Mary Cronin if you can help or want more details.
Program details:
In response to parents asking our library for more STEM programming for school-aged children, a Summer STEM program will be offered to kids ages 8 to 12 in partnership with Carroll County 4-H. The program for up to twelve participants will meet outside the library weekly for four weeks and will include three projects that introduce youth to science and engineering skills in a creative, fun way. Using 4-H project kits, youth will explore wind and water power, hydraulics, and other mechanical concepts. Youth will be encouraged to tinker and make modifications by adapting and improving the kit-built project with additional found or recycled materials. The 4-H approach always includes sharing what is learned, so kids will build communication skills as well.
Job Description: Adult Leader for summer STEM program
Cook Memorial Library in Tamworth, N.H. is seeking an adult with teaching or youth program experience to lead a four-session weekly summer STEM program for children aged 9 to 12 years old. The program will take place in the back yard outside the library. In-person training and weekly online feedback meetings will be provided by Claes Thelemarck, 4-H Science Educator for UNH Cooperative Extension. Two teen assistants will also be hired and will participate in the training and feedback sessions. Assistants will be supervised by the Adult Leader. An adult volunteer will also be recruited to participate in the training and shadow the Adult Leader, with the goal that the volunteer will go on to lead a 4-H STEM club at the library in the fall.
Experience desired: Teaching experience with upper elementary youth, interest in making things, a calling to nurture exploratory learning, a sense of adventure and fun.
Compensation: $360 stipend for a commitment of 20 hours.
Background check: Candidates will need to complete a background check in compliance with 4-H leader requirements.
Schedule: Training will take place on Monday, June 21, 2021 from 3-5 PM. Program will take place on a to-be-determined weekday afternoon for four consecutive weeks in July. There is a possibility that a make-up date will be scheduled in case of really bad weather. This program will take place outdoors under the library’s tents and back yard space following UNH’s COVID-19 protocols for outdoor youth programs.
Job Description: Teen Assistants for summer STEM program
Cook Memorial Library in Tamworth, N.H. is seeking two teens (age 14 and up) to assist presenting a four-session weekly summer STEM program for children aged 8 to 12 years old. The program will take place in the back yard outside the library. In-person training and weekly online feedback meetings will be provided by Claes Thelemarck, 4-H Science Educator for UNH Cooperative Extension. Two teen assistants will be supervised by the program’s Adult Leader.
Qualifications: An interest in working with and mentoring youth ages 8 to 12, experience in making things, an appreciation of the process of tinkering, a desire to gain leadership experience, a sense of adventure and fun.
Compensation: $240 stipend for a commitment of 20 hours.
Schedule: Training will take place on Monday, June 21, 2021 from 3-5 PM. Program will take place on a to-be-determined weekday afternoon for four consecutive weeks, most likely in July. There is a possibility that an additional make-up date will be scheduled in case of really bad weather. This program will take place outdoors under the library’s tents following UNH’s COVID-19 protocols for outdoor youth programs.