Summer is just around the corner, and it's the perfect time to ignite your child's curiosity with hands-on learning! At Big Bang Academy's STEAM Summer Camp 2024, we believe that every child has the potential to become a future scientist, engineer, or artist. Our exclusive programmes are designed to empower kids to explore, experiment, and discover the wonders of STEAM. Here are four exciting summer activities that will not only keep your child engaged but also help them build essential skills for a brighter future.

1. Rocket Launch Adventures 🚀

Hands-On Learning:

Building and launching rockets is a thrilling way to introduce your child to the principles of physics and engineering. This hands-on activity sparks curiosity and encourages kids to ask questions and solve problems.

Benefits:

• Boosts confidence as they see their project come to life.
• Fosters a love for science through exciting experiments.

At-Home Instructions:

1. Materials Needed: Baking soda, vinegar, plastic bottle, paper, tape, and cork.
2. Steps:
   1. Create a paper rocket and attach it to the bottle.
   2. Fill the bottle with vinegar.
   3. Add baking soda wrapped in paper and quickly seal with the cork.
   4. Stand back and watch the rocket soar!

Skills Developed:

Critical thinking, problem-solving, and creativity.

2. Creative Chemistry Experiments 🧪

Hands-On Learning:

Exploring chemical reactions can be both fun and educational. Kids learn about different substances and how they interact, which can ignite a lifelong interest in chemistry.

Benefits:

• Encourages curiosity and experimentation.
• Helps develop a deeper understanding of everyday science.

At-Home Instructions:

1. Materials Needed: Food colouring, vinegar, baking soda, dish soap, and a container.
2. Steps:
   1. Fill the container with baking soda.
   2. Add a few drops of food colouring.
   3. Pour in vinegar and a squirt of dish soap.
   4. Watch the colourful eruption!

Skills Developed:

Observation, hypothesis testing, and analytical thinking.

3. Engineering Challenges with LEGO® Bricks 🏗️

Hands-On Learning:

Constructing structures with LEGO® bricks is a fantastic way to introduce engineering concepts. Kids can let their imagination run wild while learning about balance, design, and spatial awareness.

Benefits:

• Enhances problem-solving skills.
• Promotes creative thinking and innovation.

At-Home Instructions:

1. Materials Needed: LEGO® bricks and a building base.
2. Steps:
   1. Set a challenge, like building the tallest tower or a bridge that can hold weight.
   2. Encourage your child to brainstorm and sketch their designs.
   3. Build, test, and improve their structures.

Skills Developed:

Engineering principles, creativity, and resilience.

4. Artistic Science Projects 🎨

Hands-On Learning:

Combining art and science allows children to explore their creative side while learning scientific concepts. This activity can include anything from creating slime to making solar system models.

Benefits:

• Merges creativity with scientific inquiry.
• Makes learning fun and engaging.

At-Home Instructions:

1. Materials Needed: Glue, borax, food colouring, and water for slime; or clay and paint for solar system models.
2. Steps:
   1. For slime: Mix glue, water, and food colouring in a bowl. Slowly add borax solution until the desired consistency is reached.
   2. For solar system models: Mould planets from clay, paint them, and arrange them in orbit.

Skills Developed:

Artistic expression, understanding of scientific concepts, and fine motor skills.

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Join Big Bang Academy's STEAM Summer Camp 2024!

At Big Bang Academy, we offer a wide range of STEAM activities that are designed to empower your kids and ignite their passion for learning. Our summer camp is the perfect place for your child to gain confidence, develop critical skills, and make new friends.

We Give Your Kids the Best:

• Promoting problem-solving skills through hands-on experiments
• Receiving personalised attention from 1:8 class ratio
• Improving English skills through immersive environment
• Receiving accredited certificate to highlight STEM accomplishment

Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to invest in your child's future. Enrol now and watch them thrive! 🌈✨

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