Mission to Mars | Grades 6-9

Blast off into the unknown! Using LEGO Mindstorms, campers will discover the exciting intersection of building and programming as part of a Mission Control Team. They'll learn coding fundamentals to bring Mars Exploration Rovers to life, tackling challenges that hone their skills in logic and engineering. Collaboration will be crucial as teams design, build, and program their robots to navigate courses and solve puzzles based on real problems that could be encountered while exploring the Red Planet. This camp is where future tech leaders learn to collaborate, innovate, and compute their way to success!

Some Guided Activities:

• Design a space vehicle that will return astronauts safely back to Earth.
• Design and code your own programs using LEGO Mindstorms.
• Tackle team building challenges that will highlight the importance of collaboration throughout engineering and design.
• Earn points with their Mission Contral Team and prove they have what it takes to be a future NASA engineer!
• Meet a real scientist from the Van Andel Research Institute.

Refund Policy:

• Full refunds will be given if requested more than 7 days before the start date of your camp.
• Partial refunds (50% tuition) will be given if requested 7 days or less of the start date of your camp.
• E ventBrite fees are nonrefundable.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Van Andel Institute for Education, 216 Division Avenue North, Grand Rapids, United States