Pinball Design Challenge (Grades 4-5)
Reminder: All K-8 summer camps on the CU Boulder campus end at 3pm on Fridays.
June 22-26 (Online registration closes June 12. Call 303-492-7188 to register after this date.)
9am-12pm
July 13-17 (Online registration closes July 3. Call 303-492-7188 to register after this date.)
9am-12pm
$295
Location: CU Science Discovery
Note: Morning and afternoon camps can be combined to create a full-day experience. If your child is registered for both a morning and afternoon camp at the same location, Science Discovery staff will provide lunchtime supervision.
Learn about simple machines as we design, build and test some fantastical contraptions and imaginative pinball games! We will explore ramps and levers and learn fundamentals of force and motion as we create our own customized pinball machines. We'll test gravity and friction, design clever obstacles and may even give our reactions some added pizazz by incorporating circuits to produce sounds or lights. After developing and testing the mechanics and rules for our games, we'll incorporate feedback from our friends to make them even better. Our pinball design week will conclude with our very own pinball arcade - a chance to play each other's games!
What to Bring: While at Science Discovery, participants are expected to store their personal belongings in their backpack. Space is limited so please limit the number of personal items brought from home. All items should be labeled with the participant’s first and last name in case an item is misplaced. Please send your child with the following each day:
- A backpack (sized to fit your child) for carrying personal items and any camp materials they will be bringing home
- Filled water bottle(s)
- 1-2 snacks (or more), depending on the child's needs
- A sack lunch that does not require refrigeration (ONLY if your child is attending an afternoon camp at the same location)
- Closed-toed shoes
- A hair tie to hold back lengthy hair, if applicable
- All camps spend a portion of each day outside. Please send your child with clothing appropriate for the daily forecasted weather (jacket, sweatshirt, rain poncho, etc.)
- Optional: A mask or any additional Personal Protective Equipment the child wishes to utilize
Grade Policy: CU Science Discovery serves students in grades K-12. Careful consideration is used to determine grade levels for all camps and classes. To provide the highest quality experience for all participants, it is necessary to adhere to the specified grade range for all camps and classes.
Cancellation and Transfer Policy: Science Discovery has designed its cancellation policy to minimize the number of camp and class spots that are unused due to last-minute cancellations. Cancellations made more than 30 days prior to the start of the camp/class will incur a $35 administrative fee. No refunds will be given for cancellations made within 30 days of the start of the camp/class. In the event that a camp/class is cancelled by Science Discovery, registrants will receive a full refund. Transfer requests made up to 30 days prior to the start of a camp/class will incur a $15 administrative fee. Transfer requests made within 30 days of the start of a camp/class will incur a $35 administrative fee.