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Space & Aviation

Summer at St. John's - Engineering Planes

Campers get to build and fly an array of incredible machines, including airplanes, helicopters, and futuristic aircraft, in partnership with Robothink.

🔥 Elementary 🕒 1-week Day Camp In-person Beginner-friendly 💰 $365/week
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About this camp

The Engineering Planes camp at Summer at St. John's offers an immersive, hands-on experience for campers entering grades 2 and 3. Participants embark on a journey through the history of flight, from aviation pioneers to modern aircraft. Campers will actively engage in building and flying a diverse range of aircraft models, including airplanes, helicopters, and even futuristic designs. The program emphasizes hands-on learning, creative projects, problem-solving, and collaboration, fostering growth in skill and confidence. The camp is presented in partnership with Robothink, ensuring expert instruction and a blend of learning and fun in a supportive environment.

What a typical day looks like

Campers engage in morning team-building activities, followed by structured lessons and creative projects focused on building and flying aircraft models. The day ends with reflection and celebration of individual and group achievements.

Best suited for

This camp is ideal for curious elementary school students entering grades 2 and 3 who are eager to explore the history of flight and gain hands-on experience building and flying various aircraft models.

What you'll learn

History of flight Aircraft design Model building Aerodynamics Aviation pioneers Futuristic aircraft

Location

Danvers, MA

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