Engineering & Simple Machines (Age 9-11)
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Learning Outcomes:

  • Introduction to complex machines
  • Unit measurements and exercises using solar panels, levers, cams, gears and pulleys
  • Simulating real-life machines

Calling all aspiring scientists, engineers, and designers! Learn about solar, wind and DC motors and the role machines play in our day-to-day life. Practice using tools like levers, cams, gears and pulleys to build multiple models. Use your model to simulate real-life machines such as sweeping machines, windmills, and racing cars to aid in your exploration. You will have the opportunity to build your own designs as well. We will design and build several fun-filled models such as solar car, alien-walker, dog-bot and much more.

Questions? Call Youth Education at 801-581-6984 or use our online form.

Class Sections For Engineering & Simple Machines (Age 9-11) (YESCI 181)

Summer 2025 Section 1, Starting on: 06/09/2025

Reminder emails will be sent out before camp begins and will include location notes and other details.

Date(s) Day Time Location
06/09/25 - 06/13/25 MTWThF 1:00 pm -4:00 pm UUCE 146
Tuition: $225.00 + Special Fee: $100.00 = $325.00      

Instructor: Staff

Registration starts 02-10-2025 at 9:00 a.m.

Summer 2025 Section 2, Starting on: 06/23/2025

Reminder emails will be sent out before camp begins and will include location notes and other details.

Date(s) Day Time Location
06/23/25 - 06/27/25 MTWThF 1:00 pm -4:00 pm UUCE 148
Tuition: $225.00 + Special Fee: $100.00 = $325.00      

Instructor: Staff

Registration starts 02-10-2025 at 9:00 a.m.

Summer 2025 Section 3, Starting on: 06/30/2025

No camp Friday, July 4. Reminder emails will be sent out before camp begins and will include location notes and other details.

Date(s) Day Time Location
06/30/25 - 07/03/25 MTWTh 8:45 am -12:30 pm UUCE 146
Tuition: $225.00 + Special Fee: $100.00 = $325.00      

Instructor: Staff

Registration starts 02-10-2025 at 9:00 a.m.

Summer 2025 Section 4, Starting on: 07/28/2025

Camp held at the U of U Sandy Center, 10011 Centennial Pkwy #150, Sandy, UT 84070. This engineering class is for those who design and build. Programming concepts are not covered. Reminder emails will be sent out before camp begins and will include location notes and other details.

Date(s) Day Time Location
07/28/25 - 08/01/25 MTWThF 9:00 am -12:00 pm SANDY SITE
Tuition: $225.00 + Special Fee: $100.00 = $325.00      

Instructor: Staff

Registration starts 02-10-2025 at 9:00 a.m.

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