Get in Gear and Engineer! Steam camp (7-11 y.o.) AM
22-25.04.2025
280.00 CHF
Available places
Details
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Ready for a four-day STEAM camp designed for curious minds aged 7 to 11. This camp is for young creators eager to dive into the fascinating worlds of electronics, magnetism, forces, and mechanical movements. Over the course of the camp, students will explore various exciting projects while developing problem-solving skills, creativity, and a deeper understanding of engineering principles. Here’s a sneak peek into the activities:
- Electronic Board Game Creation
Children will be introduced to the basics of electronics. They will learn about wiring, circuits, and components like switches, connectors, and buzzers. Using these skills, they’ll create their very own, personally designed and laser engraved, electronic board game- similar to the classic “Operation,” where players must carefully remove pieces without setting off a buzzer. They will enjoy taking home their creation to share with family and friends.
- Marble Run Engineering
Collaborating in small teams, students will put their structural engineering skills to the test by designing and building elaborate marble runs. Using materials like cardboard, and paper tubes, they’ll experiment with gravity, angles, and momentum to create intricate paths for their marbles; a fantastic way for young engineers to see the principles of force and motion in action.
- Catapult Challenges
Get ready to launch into fun to explore energy transfer and mechanical forces while fostering friendly competition. Using simple materials, students will construct their own miniature catapults. Who will achieve the greatest distance?
- Magnet Maze and Cardboard Scissor Mechanism
To teach properties of magnetism and encourage creative problem-solving, children will create magnet mazes, designing paths and using magnets to navigate a piece through the course. Next, students will explore the fascinating world of mechanical toys by building their own cardboard scissor mechanism using cams and levers. This project sparks creativity while helping students understand the basics of mechanical engineering.
Come Join Us!
Gear up, and let’s engineer some fun!
Practical information
8:30am-8:55am: welcome / registration at IIL
9:00am-10:30am: 1st part of morning camps
10:30am-11:00am: snack and break
11:00-12:30pm: 2nd part of morning camps
12:30pm: end of morning camps
A morning snack is provided by IIL Camps to all children, prior to playtime.
Children attending a whole day of camps will be able to have lunch on site (12:30pm-2pm).
Children attending morning camps only will not be able to have lunch on site. Parents are kindly asked to pick up their children at 12.30pm at the IIL entrance gate.
| Sessions | |
|---|---|
| Ages | 7 years old, 8 years old, 9 years old, 10 years old, 11 years old |
| Seasons | |
| Weeks | 22nd to 25th April 2025 |
Child's Registration form
By registering your children for the camps, you acknowledge and fully accept our general terms and conditions, and confirm that they have all the required insurance covers (health, accident and third party liability).
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Detailed information on each camp will be sent by email. Please note that a minimum number of children is required for the camp to take place. If this number is not reached, we reserve the right to cancel the camp, and to offer an alternative or a refund.