Creative Construction

Get ready to do hands-on construction! During this week students learn the skills of drafting and design to build model buildings, weight-bearing structures, and powered vehicles. The basics of technical drawing are brought to life as students do  scaled hand drawings of their projects. Working with foam core and wood, students construct detailed scale models while learning essential construction techniques. During this week students will create a model building, a load bearing bridge, and a mousetrap car.  They will explore engineering constraints including how well their structures carry loads, or how fast their vehicles can move. Creativity meets critical thinking as students problem-solve, test, refine, and build. The excitement of design and the satisfaction of hands-on construction come together in a dynamic learning experience that inspires future engineers and architects. Tuition includes a $20 materials fee.

KOSC Summer Camp Registration Basics:

• KOSC Members get a 15% discount on STEM Summer Camps. Memberships can be purchased directly during registration.
• Early Bird Tuition is available through May 31. Add $20 when registering after May 31.
• Early drop off (8 am) and late pick up (4 pm) are available for an additional $20/day. This can be added during initial registration or closer to the camp’s start date.
• Camps have a maximum enrollment and many fill quickly each year. Register early and avoid the waiting list.
• Refunds are available (less a $15 administration fee) if a student withdraws 14 days prior to the start of camp. No refund is provided for cancellations within the 13-day window prior to camp. In case of cancellation due to insufficient enrollment, participants will be notified one week in advance and will receive a full refund.
• At checkout, there is an option to pay by check, if preferred. When sending a check, please make it out to Kopernik Observatory & Science Center and include a note specifying where the funds should be applied (especially for those registering for multiple camps). Checks must be sent to Kopernik at the time of registration and pay for the camp in full. Please contact Kopernik directly with questions or concerns.
• Some camps offer two sessions, designated Session A and Session B. Please note that the curriculum in each session is identical.
• A welcome email will be sent approximately one week before the first day of camp providing specifics on the class and a letter from the teacher.