Kids: Adventures in Science & Engineering

Blast off into the world of science and engineering

Students use Scratch to itch their imaginations

Make your own bottle rocket and get ready for blast off

Design your own solar vehicle

Overview
What You’ll Learn
Who Should Attend
Related Courses
Fees

Learn about Electronic Circuits and Aerodynamics, Launch Rockets

Explore the world of science in an exciting hands-on experience that will spark your imagination. Learn the basics of simple machines—such as levers, pulleys, and wheel & axle combinations. Experience how electricity works by designing circuits and exploring electrical devices.

Blast rockets into the sky, learn about aerodynamics using simple household objects and even harness the power of the sun to build your own ‘green-powered’ solar car! Have a budding scientist or computer engineer in the family? Then build the foundation for their scientific curiosity or a future career. Course sessions are split between the exploration of science and computer engineering, with kids using Scratch to program 2D video games or create character animation.

What You’ll Learn: Adventures in Science & Engineering

Course Content	Software Used
• Basic computer programming with Scratch© • How simple machines work • How to build simple machines using K’NEX® • Introduction to aerodynamics and aerospace engineering • How to build water rockets • Introduction to solar engineering • How to build solar race cars

Course may vary slightly based on student expertise & class interest. All students work on their own personal projects.

Who Should Attend: Adventures in Science & Engineering
Ages 8-12 | Beginner – Advanced | No Programming or Engineering Experience Required

Have a future scientist or engineer in your house? Why not ignite their imagination? This course is designed for aspiring scientists and engineers or kids of any background who are interested in learning more about science and computers.

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Course Title	Brief Description	Duration
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Adventures in Robotics	Create Robots and explore robotics programming	1 Week
Adventures in Role Playing Games	Learn how to program your own game	1 Week
Adventures in 2D & 3D Video Game Creation	Create your own game in this hands on experience	1 Week

Questions about a course or additional weeks at DMA? Ready to register? Please call 866.656.3342 for more information and to speak with a Guest Experience Representative.

Fees & Additional Options: Adventures in Science & Engineering

Options	Price	Duration	Meals
Tuition (base price includes $35 Lab Fee)	$860	1 Week, Mon-Fri	Lunch not included
Lunch Plan (for non-residential students)	add $65	1 Week, Mon-Fri	5 lunches
Residential Program – Dorm (Not Available at Harvard)	add $495	1 Week, Sun-Fri	3 meals/day
Residential Program (UCLA only)	add $795	1 Week, Sun-Fri	3 meals/day
Extended Day-Student Program (7:30am-7:00pm)	add $195	1 Week, Mon-Fri	3 meals/day