NinjaDragsters

Essential Info

What is it and Lesson Flow?

Children will design and develop Dragsters out of stiff foam.
Plan, design and build what THEY think will go fast…
Learn to use workshop tools to shape their designs: Hacksaws, SANDPAPER, Hot Wire cutters etc.
Launch on our CUSTOM DESIGNED 30 metre Dragster strip with timing measurement.
Develop deep understanding of aerodynamic design THROUGH THEORY AND PRACTICE.
Re-design another Dragster from scratch, this time implementing their new found skills in aerodynamic design.
Launch 2…Question: Will it go faster?

The camp day runs from 9.00am to 4.00pm
Lunch is 45 mins and two 20 minute breaks.
Children will need lunch, snacks and drinks.
They will need suitable outdoor clothing and footwear for the launches, depending on the weather.
No experience of coding is necessary.
Family and friends are all welcome for the second launch viewing by strict prior arrangement only.

Individuals : £120 including VAT

Group discount for 2 or more : £105 per person

All attendees, regardless of the event booked will keep their dragsters as a souvenir…in whole or in pieces !

Fun and exciting environment nurturing engineering skills to create superfast, jet-powered vehicles.
Problem solving: What if anything COULD GO wrong? WHAT DID GO WRONG?
What traits are needed and how improvements can be developed.
Learn to logically reason: Drag, friction, gravity, weight, lift and thrust considered for successful outcomes.
Drive creativity: Develop individual and team ideas in design.
Brainstorm: Come up with the best ideas for Launch 2.
Inspiration: Do it and see!
Use of typical workshop tools in a “hands on” environment.
Hugely enthusiastic tutors
Take home both your dragsters! WHOLE OR IN PIECES!