Overview

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Carnival Science brings the excitement of the midway into a hands-on engineering adventure

Throughout the week, campers will discover the science that makes carnival attractions work by building, designing, and testing their own creations. Students will construct a working cardboard claw machine, explore circuits and structures while designing a theme park ride, and investigate the forces and motion behind roller coasters and other attractions.

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Through creative challenges and real-world problem solving, campers will learn key concepts in engineering, physics, and design while strengthening critical thinking and teamwork skills. Every day combines experimentation, creativity, and hands-on discovery, with take-home projects that let students continue the fun beyond camp.

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Skills & Principles Covered

• Basic engineering design process
• Problem-solving and critical thinking
• Creativity and iterative design
• Introductory circuitry concepts
• Cause and effect in electrical systems
• Speed, momentum, and acceleration
• Gravity and energy transfer
• Structural design and stability
• Teamwork and collaboration

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