Pilot Knob: Engineering for Kids Junior STEM Club Spring (Grades: K-4)

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197 Youth Enrichment School Year 25-26

Calling all future engineers! It’s time to develop your critical thinking, problem solving and collaboration skills through engineering disciplines.

Jump into an exciting new school year with all-new lessons! Whether you're a new or returning student, the Engineering For Kids Jr. Engineering/STEM Club offers hands-on, engaging activities each week to spark curiosity and creativity. Students will explore engineering concepts while developing essential 21st-century skills like problem-solving, critical thinking, and teamwork—building confidence to tackle challenges in and out of the classroom.

Spring Session:

Order may vary:

Mechanical Engineering Mini Trampoline	Spring into action! Students explore elasticity and energy transfer as they build and test a mini trampoline.
Civil Engineering Bird's Self-Propelled Boat	Make a splash with engineering! Students learn about buoyancy and propulsion, then create a boat that moves on its own.
Mechanical Engineering Straw Grabber	Grab, lift, and move like a pro! Students investigate simple machines, then build a straw-based grabber to pick up small objects.
Electrical Engineering Constellation Projector	Light up the night sky! Students learn about circuits and astronomy while creating a projector that displays constellations on the wall or ceiling.