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TOP 6 Fun STEM Projects for Kids Try at Home

  • November 14, 2023
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Wondering how to keep your kids engaged during Christmas downtime?

Ever had one of those “I’m bored” moments from your kids? Especially when we know there’s a world of wonders right inside our homes? Let’s change that! As the techy team behind Switzerland’s coolest kids coding camps – both online and in person – we’ve got your back!

STEM isn’t just an acronym; it’s a passport to the future! Dive into the fascinating world of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math with these super-fun home projects that’ll turn that boredom into “Woah, can we do that again?!” 🌟

🔌 1. Light Up Their World!

Grab some batteries, wires, and LED lights. Let your kiddos discover the electrifying world of circuits! Their eyes will sparkle brighter than those LEDs when they see their creation come to life.

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🍪 2. Cookies… by the Sun?!

Who thought a cardboard box, aluminium foil, and plastic wrap could cook?! Set up a solar oven and melt those choco-chips. Science never tasted so good!

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🌉 3. Tiny Architects Alert!

Rummage through that crafts drawer for popsicle sticks and toothpicks. Challenge your mini-engineers to design sturdy bridges. The living room floor? That’s the river!

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🚀 4. Rocketeers in the Making!

A plastic bottle, some water, and a little push! Watch them launch a DIY rocket, and let the excitement soar! Science, we have lift-off!

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💻 5. Dive into Digital Magic!

Let’s jump into the world of coding with Scratch! They’ll whip up fun stories, craft games, and even animate their dreams. P.S. We’re here with online camps to guide them through!

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🤖 6. Hello, Robots!

Got teens? LEGO Mindstorms will have them geeking out in no time. They’ll engineer robots, program cool moves, and maybe even make one do their chores. (We can dream, right?)

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Quality family time? Check! Brain-boosting fun? Double check! So, let’s ignite that spark of curiosity, and watch the magic unfold. And hey, once they’re hooked, check out our online and in-person camps for the next coding adventure.

Let’s STEM it up, Swiss style! 🇨🇭🎉

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with JavaScript

Build your own website while learning the basics of Java Script.

Students are introduced to the key principles of web design, user interface (UI) and user experience (UX), while learning the basics of Java Script- Students apply what they learn to their own custom website, adding text, images, audio, videos, hyperlinks, and more.

The course is ideal for students who have completed at least one coding course with TechSpark Academy, Animation and Game Design or Python, and are familiar with the basics of programming logic and computational thinking.

Some courses might not be available at every camp – check your preferred location and dates to view course offering.

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Code in Python
Beginner - Advanced

Learn Python, the language of Instagram, YouTube, and Google’s search engine!

Widely used by programmers, designers and game developers, Python has rapidly become one of the most popular programming languages.

This coding course is available in three levels so that kids and teens – with or without any previous experience – can develop their knowledge and skills at their pace (Juniors, Teens Beginner & Teens Advanced)

CODE IN PYTHON (Juniors): designed for kids aged 10+ this course serves as an introduction to the fun and rewarding world of coding.

CODE IN PYTHON (Teens Beginner): this course is designed for teens aged 12+ with no experience in programming. Students will become familiar with the fun and rewarding world of coding by learning the fundamentals of the Python language.

CODE IN PYTHON (Teens Advanced): this course is designed for teens aged 13+ with previous experience in coding and game development who want to further develop their knowledge.

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This course teaches students to program their own interactive stories, games, and animations, and share their creations with others in the online community, assembling lego-like blocks of code. Scratch is a visual based programming language which encourages kids to think creatively, reason systematically and work collaboratively.

Scratch was designed and is maintained by the Lifelong Kindergarten group at the MIT Media Lab in the spirit of playful and creative learning.

Discover the power of code with Scratch!

All classes are designed for small groups to foster a comfortable and fun setting, therefore there is only a maximum of 6 students for this course. 

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