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Space & Aviation

Junior Aerospace - Sky Riders (Engineering for Kids)

The camp offers a hands-on, immersive experience where young engineers directly apply STEM concepts to design and build flying machines.

🔥 Elementary 🕒 1-week Day Camp In-person Beginner-friendly

About this camp

In the Junior Aerospace - Sky Riders camp, young engineers delve into the exciting world of flight and aerospace engineering. Through engaging, hands-on activities, campers will explore fundamental concepts such as propulsion, lift, thrust, and trajectory. They will gain practical experience by designing, building, and testing various flying machines, including airplanes, helicopters, and rockets. The curriculum fosters creativity, problem-solving skills, and critical thinking as students work through engineering challenges. This immersive experience aims to spark curiosity about the future of aviation and space exploration, providing a solid foundation in STEM principles.

What a typical day looks like

A typical day involves hands-on activities where students discover the forces of flight and build various aerospace creations like airplanes, helicopters, and rockets.

Best suited for

This camp is best for elementary-aged students (K-3rd grade, ages 5-9) with a natural curiosity and interest in how things fly and a desire for hands-on STEM exploration.

What you'll learn

Propulsion Lift Thrust Trajectory Aerospace Engineering Aircraft Design Rocketry

Location

1636A Irving St, San Francisco, CA 94122

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