Camp: The Physics of Car Design

Spring, 2026 (April 13 - 17, 2026 9AM - Noon PST) - Kirkland WA. Exact location to be determined

BUILD. RACE. LEARN.

Every wonder what makes one car faster than another? Why do some cars go farther even if they weigh the same or look the same as another car? Which car is better at pushing heavy weights? In this hands-on camp, you'll build and test a new car each day to uncover the science behind speed, distance, power, weight and this invisible force friction. With concepts like friction, inertia, momentum, energy, and center of gravity you’ll explore how cars move, race, and perform on different tracks and challenges.

Participants experiment with various cars by changing the wheels, shape, weight, and energy source of your car. Then they get to race their cars, improve them, and race again with improved versions! Through this fun, iterative process, you'll design your own high-performance car while learning how engineers solve real-world problems.

Perfect for curious minds who love to build, tinker, and compete!

Camp: Fans, windmills, airplanes

Summer, 2026 (July 06 - 10, 2026 9AM - Noon PST) - Kirkland WA. Exact location to be determined

DESIGN. TEST. LAUNCH.

Which fan blows more air? The slim one or the wide one? How do windmills work—and what do they have in common with airplanes? In this camp, you'll dive into the world of fans and the science of aerodynamics. Participants will test different fan designs and seeing how they move hovercrafts, cool computers, and create energy. Each day you'll test a new fan - with different shapes and you will make the fans compete! Fans with different size, shape, speed, and energy compete to push harder.

As you build and test, you’ll explore the principles of lift, thrust, drag, and airflow. You'll learn how airplane builders use these concepts to design everything from turbines to aircraft. By the end of the camp, you’d have built multiple moving fans and fan-powered cars. This hands-on understanding of the science behind flight and wind-powered motion will make you ready to build your best propeller-powered design!

Camp: Rocket science

Summer, 2026 (July 06 - 10, 2026 2PM - 5PM PST) - Kirkland WA. Exact location to be determined

DESIGN. LAUNCH. LEARN

Did you know you can power rockets using just the force of water and air? Ever wonder what makes a rocket fly straighter, higher, or faster?

In this action-packed camp, you'll build and launch different types of rockets, from balloon rockets to straw rockets to water-powered launchers. Along the way, you'll uncover the science of thrust, drag, lift, and propulsion. Each day introduces new challenges and new builds as you test how shape, weight, pressure, and launch angle affect your rocket's flight. You'll learn the same basic principles that NASA engineers use—on a kid-sized scale.

By the end of the week, you’ll have a launch-tested fleet and a deep understanding of the forces that make things fly.

Camp: Electricity & Circuits

Coming soon - Kirkland WA. Exact location to be determined

WIRE. BUILD. LIGHT IT UP.

What happens when you flip the switch? What is a circuit? How do lights, buzzers, and motors actually work? Why you should never play with switches, and outlets

You'll learn what is electricity, and what are circuits. How to wire up circuits and create interactive projects using batteries, LEDs, buzzers, and motors. From simple light-up cards to DIY burglar alarms, each day brings a new circuit challenge to solve. You'll explore key electrical concepts like current, conductivity, switches, and resistance, while building your confidence and creativity. No prior experience required, just a spark of curiosity!

Lots of excitement and batteries always included!