Creative Kids: Interstellar Explorers – Single Day

What You'll Do

Explore the outer reaches of space on a 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.

• Monday: Rocket to navigate Earth’s atmosphere
• Tuesday: Interstellar spaceship
• Wednesday: Habitat for Proxima B
• Thursday: View from your habitat porthole
• Friday: Space capsule landing pad

Note: These single-day sessions offer more than just imagination-igniting activities—they’re immersive experiences full of delightful details, including interactive games, songs, snacks (see Materials, below) and more! designed to build community, bolster confidence and deliver loads of camp-away-from-camp fun.