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Robotics & Engineering · 🏫 Arizona State University

Arizona Science Center: Theme Park Engineers with CAMP INNOVATION

Campers get to design and build their very own model amusement park with custom rides, combining creativity with real-world engineering principles.

🔥 Middle School 🕒 1-week Day Camp In-person All skill levels 💰 $295–$325/week
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About this camp

Junior innovators will delve into the exciting world of amusement parks, exploring the science, physics, and engineering that make them thrilling. Campers will investigate roller coaster dynamics, ride safety, structural design, and theme integration. Through hands-on experiments and engineering challenges, they will apply STEM principles to real-world scenarios. The ultimate outcome of the week is for participants to design and construct their own model amusement park, complete with custom rides and attractions, fostering creativity, problem-solving, and practical engineering skills.

What a typical day looks like

A typical day involves engaging in hands-on activities, experiments, and design challenges related to theme park engineering, with opportunities to visit Arizona Science Center exhibits and attend Dome presentations.

Best suited for

This camp is ideal for curious minds who enjoy building, inventing, and exploring the scientific and engineering principles behind how things work, especially those with an interest in amusement parks.

What you'll learn

Roller coaster dynamics Ride safety Structural design Theme integration Physics of amusement parks Engineering design Model building

Location

600 E. Washington St., Phoenix, AZ 85004

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