Creative Kids: Interstellar Explorers

What You'll Do

Explore the outer reaches of space on a weeklong voyage through our solar system and beyond! Construct sturdy spacecraft, create alien-inspired artwork and tame the forces of gravity as you set a course for a neighboring star.

Start by building and launching a rubber-band rocket strong enough to exit the atmosphere. BE REFLECTIVE as you fine-tune for shape, fin design and weight distribution to achieve maximum escape velocity. Engineer a long-haul spaceship that rotates to simulate gravity and BE DETERMINED to balance its components while maintaining a smooth spin. Use the power of paper tubes and triangle shapes to construct a strong outpost on a faraway planet, then craft out-of-this-world collages inspired by the view from your outpost’s portholes. Finish the week with a fall back to Earth, using 3D construction techniques to make a cushioned landing pad for an egg astronaut and setting your design skills light years ahead.

Note: This weeklong class is more than innovation-igniting projects—it’s an immersive experience full of delightful details, including interactive games, silly traditions, snacks (see Materials, below) and more! designed to build community, bolster confidence and deliver loads of camp-away-from-camp fun.