Edge on Science | Children's STEM Summer Day Camp

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Hands-on, project-based fun in applied science and engineering.

Catapult Engineering

“Catapult Engineering is non-stop, hands-on physics fun with a medieval flair.” —mom. Outside, teams build two trebuchets!

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Super Science
Sampler

Children get to explore many branches of applied science and engineering through fun experimentation, demonstrations, games and challenges.

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Hydraulics
Makerspace

Your child learns how a hydraulic system is used to transmit power and then builds model hydraulic machines!

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Microscope
Adventures

Examine the world around us, up close, then borrow from nature to invent things. Biomimicry that is.

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Bridge
Building

Inside, design, build & load test a take-home, model truss bridge. Outside, team-build four different bridges, including a suspension.

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Drone &
Code

Learn how to code instructions for a drone. Deal with basic laws of motion. Let STEM take flight!

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Summer Rocket
Blast Off

Design, build, test & fly your own model rocket. Use simulation software to test different designs, motors and flight conditions.

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Galileo’s
Astronomy

Experiment with optics and then assemble a telescope. Take it outside and make discoveries the way Galileo did.

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Whales
n’ Things

Join marine biologist Lindsay Hirt and dive into marine ecology. Explore the wonders of the seacoast and join a whale watch excursion.

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3D Printing
& Design

3D print your own designs.

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