At Grit City Kids we specialize in FREE hands-on STEM education and activities for kids in our community!

Who We Are

Grit City Kids was founded by Natalie Salo and Brian O’Bannon in order to create a Free and accessible Monthly STEM workshop for local Pierce County students

Natalie is a Stem Specialist for grades k-5 at Chief Leschi Schools in Puyallup, WA. She has her M. Ed from the University of Washington Tacoma and is Currently pursuing a doctorate degree in educational leadership.

Brian O’Bannon has been a STEM professional for more than 20 years. He has worked in the engineering, architecture and manufacturing fields. As the son of an engineer and a public school teacher, Brian brings both points of view to GRIT CITY KIDS.

What We Do

Our Workshops

Our monthly stem workshops Usually occur on the third Saturday of every month. Activities range from creating scribble bots to making cake pops.