Campers gain valuable lessons in perseverance by celebrating both successes and "spectacular flops" as they turn wild ideas into working machines.
In the Crazy Contraptions Mechanical Engineering Summer Camp, young innovators aged 11-13 step into the shoes of real engineers. Campers design, build, test, and tinker with machines, gaining hands-on experience with the principles of physics, energy, and Newton's Laws of Motion. Activities emphasize blueprinting, teamwork, and problem-solving, encouraging perseverance through both successes and failures. Utilizing Keva Planks, engineering kits, and common household items, students tackle thrilling challenges, from creating crazy chain reactions to constructing clever mechanical marvels. The program fosters creativity, sharpens engineering skills, and promotes collaboration and curiosity in a fun STEM environment.
A typical day includes general check-in, an all-camp morning meeting, two S.T.E.A.M rotations, snack breaks, lunch/recess, a third S.T.E.A.M rotation, games, and an outdoor component for team and skill building.
This camp is best for young innovators aged 11-13 who are curious about how things work and enjoy hands-on challenges in engineering, physics, and problem-solving.
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