Adventureland: A Science Camp for Kids
Challenge your kid to build a mini theme park! This 5-day science camp will teach kids in Grades 3-5 about physics while they're having fun building rollercoasters, ferris wheels, and more.
Developed in partnership with the California Science Center
Format
PDF workbook that you can print and hand to your child, including supply lists, instructions, and step-by-step pictures for 5 projects.
Duration
Self-paced. We recommend one project per day, but move at the speed that makes sense for your child (and you)!
Time
Project completion times vary, but your child should expect to spend 1-3 hours on each project.
What your child will learn
- How magnetic forces make rocking boat rides swing
- Why rollercoasters don't need engines
- How electricity makes go-karts go fast
- What molecules and ferris wheels have in common
- How scientists launch space ships and astronauts into space
Why should you get this course for your child?
- To save time. It's tough to string together educational projects to keep your kid busy and learning. These projects were designed by the California Science Center for their virtual Hands-On Science Camp, so you can trust that the projects are professionally curated and age-appropriate to maximize learning.
- Because you want to foster your child's love of science. Leverage their curiosity and fascination with science to help them get ahead academically. Getting kids to do homework can be like pulling teeth, but making toys is so much fun!
- So your child can learn at home with your help. All of these projects are completely achievable and accessible at home. You don't need to go to a science center or a lab. Many kids have completed this science camp virtually, so you know the projects are approachable.
Course Overview
5 Science Projects
Project 1: A Rolling Roller Coaster
Design, decorate, and build your own mini marble roller coaster that gives you cool scientific insight into how objects use energy to move. Let's get rolling!
Project 2: An Electric Race Car
With a few simple parts, like a button battery, a small motor, and the head of a toothbrush, you can make your own little electric race car!
Project 3: An Astronaut Launcher
Using just several tools and a paper rocket ship, you can make your own astronaut launcher and send some imaginary astronauts on a parabolic flight.
Project 4: A Molecular Ferris Wheel
Have fun exploring how molecules, Ferris wheels, and other objects in the universe rotate.
Project 5: A Rocking Boat
With some magnets and a few other simple craft supplies, you can make your own miniature rocking boat that’s powered by magnetic energy!
Meet the Expert
California Science Center
Educational Non-Profit
The California Science Center presents science learning for all ages through interactive exhibits, live demonstrations and exciting giant screen films. Its integrated approach includes an elementary school and education resource center, all in one location. In 2020, the Science Center's Virtual Hands-On Science Astroland and Adventureland Camp was run in partnership with wikiHow.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much supervision will these projects need from me?
Some supervision may be required, depending on your child's age and learning style, but kids in the target age range of 8-11 years old can often follow the instructions on their own.
How will I receive this course?
Once you've completed the enrollment process, you'll be able to download the course as a PDF. Gather the supplies using our handy lists. Your child can then go through the written instructions and images to complete each project.
What age range is this course best for?
This course is perfect for kids between the ages of 8 and 11.
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What are others saying?
Ellie
My daughter had a blast going through these science projects! Awesome rainy day book of projects I have loved having up my sleeve. The science box was crazy helpful too–glad I didn't have to run around town to buy everything! Thanks wikiHow!
Amin
These projects were a perfect educational-yet-fun activity for my 2 elementary-school aged kids to do. They really enjoyed them (the race car was a special favorite!) We opted to get the materials box through wikiHow and I'm glad we did.
Marcus
Such a fun lineup of projects! We're looking forward to seeing what other projects for kids wikiHow rolls out.
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