Camp Activities
Bootcamp
Campers kickstart their engineering adventure with a boot camp getting exposure to engineering design and mechanics. From understanding forces and motion to mastering structural stability through hands-on activities, you are on a strong foundation for building a thrill ride.
Boom Rides
Campers understand the concept of levers and build a simple carnival ride based on a Class 1 lever and get to stretch their imagination and apply engineering skills to build the longest and tallest ride possible!
Pendulum Rides
Campers explore the principles behind famous rides like the Pirate Ship, the Tidal Wave and the Sea Dragon. and get to design an extreme pendulum ride that will swing from various angles.
Ferris Wheel & Carousel Ride
Building a model of the Ferris wheel and Flying Horse Carousel Round, campers identify the various simple machines and compound machines that provide us with the conveniences and fun in our world.
Designing for safety
Safety is a critical feature of any carnival ride design. Campers are challenged to take into account the different movements and speeds of rides that create situations with danger and design safeguards such as harnesses, bars and gates without compromising on the thrill of the ride.