Wednesdays at Dakota CC - AGES 8-11
Intro to engineering for ages 8-11
Available spots
Service Description
Over 10 weeks, students will explore 5 different disciplines of engineering. Fun for new and returning students alike, each session ends with a take-home item built in class under instructor guidance, with opportunity to modify designs for students looking for an extra challenge! Parents are welcome to stay for the class, or to drop students off and pick up at the end of class time. WEDNESDAYS SEPTEMBER 25-NOVEMBER 27 Theme: Intro to Engineering Dakota Community Centre (1188 Dakota Street) - 2nd Floor Meeting Room WEEKLY SCHEDULE - APPRENTICE (Ages 8-11) - 7:00pm-8:00pm: Wednesday, September 25 - MECHANICAL ENGINEERING - Car Joust: design a car to protect cargo from an impact and face other students in a car joust! Wednesday, October 2 - MECHANICAL ENGINEERING - Basketball: design a tabletop basketball net with catapult style launcher! Wednesday, October 9 - CIVIL ENGINEERING - Toothpick Drawbridge: design a strong bridge out of not-so-strong materials, and add a modification to make it rise and fall! Wednesday, October 16 - CIVIL ENGINEERING - Skateboarding: design a tabletop skate park obstacle- fingerboard included to take home! Wednesday, October 23 - ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING - Slick Solutions: design a device to clean up a simulated oil spill Wednesday, October 30 - CHEMICAL ENGINEERING - Potions Class (costumes encouraged!) - Hot and Cold: mix up chemicals to create exothermic and endothermic reactions Wednesday, November 6 - CHEMICAL ENGINEERING - Concoct your own rocket fuel to launch mini rockets! Wednesday, November 13 - ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING - Fan Car: design a fan-powered car! Wednesday, November 20 - AEROSPACE ENGINEERING - Super Satellites: design a model satellite and test it through a simulated space launch Wednesday, November 27 - AEROSPACE ENGINEERING - Archery: build, test, and improve 2 different bow and arrow sets You can sign up to attend any number of classes: $15 each, or $120 for all 10. This class is intended for ages 8-11. Please contact winnipeg@engineeringforkids.com or 204-808-3019 to discuss registering kids outside of these age guidelines, such as siblings in both junior and apprentice age groups. Pay-as-you-go option available: register for the session here and select "Pay in Person". You are only charged for the classes you attend.
Contact Details
1188 Dakota Street, Winnipeg, MB, Canada
204-808-3019
winnipeg@engineeringforkids.com