June Learning Fun: Star Mountain Family Workshop with Challenge Island

Program Type:

DYH@L Student Camps, Science/STEAM

Age Group:

Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults
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Allowed Ages: 3 and up

Event Details

In this Star Mountain workshop designed for families, participants will:

  • Learn about Walt Disney and his journey from liking cartoons to running a business empire
  • Design, modify, and apply critical-thinking skills to effectively and efficiently solve problems
  • Design and construct a Star Mountain rollercoaster around a frame (furniture)
  • Explore potential energy and kinetic energy
  • Understand that moving objects lose energy due to friction
  • Evaluate the effectiveness of a solution and make adjustments as needed
  • Learn about the physics of roller coasters through hands on activities

Important notes: Space is limited; online registration is required. All participants must be age 3 years or older. You may sign up a maximum of 5 family members per registration, with at least one adult in each family's registration. If your family is larger than 5 members, sign up the additional family members in a separate registration. 

Participants agree to follow all relevant City of San Diego COVID protocols. 

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Information and program content can be made available in alternate formats upon request. To request disability-related modifications or accommodations, please email JFRogers@sandiego.gov

Accessibility

Need disability-related modifications or accommodations? Information and program content can be made available in alternative formats upon request by emailing JFRogers@sandiego.gov.