Can humans live on Mars? What challenges would we face in building a colony on the Red Planet?

Join us for an exciting one-day STEM holiday program where students will take on the role of future Martian settlers! Through hands-on experiments, engineering challenges, robotics, and drone exploration, participants will learn about Mars' extreme environment and develop problem-solving skills to tackle the challenges of space exploration.

This immersive program is designed for Year 3 – Year 6 students who love science, technology, and adventure!

Program Highlights:

Understanding Space & Mars
1. Discover Mars’ environment and the challenges of human settlement.
2. Learn about space travel, engineering constraints, and resource management.

Engineering & Problem-Solving
1. Design and build a Martian habitat using craft materials.
2. Develop critical thinking skills to address real-world challenges like oxygen supply, food production, and radiation protection.

Practical Robotics & Drone Skills
1. Navigate drones through space-themed obstacle courses simulating a journey to Mars.
2. Use robots to transport and deploy habitats in a simulated Martian landscape.

Collaboration & Teamwork
1. Work in teams to design, build, and deploy a Martian settlement.
2. Engage in problem-solving activities that foster communication and leadership skills.

Key Features:
1. Hands-on learning through real-world STEM challenges
2. Encourages creativity, innovation, and teamwork
3. Engaging mix of science, engineering, robotics, and drones
4. Perfect for kids who love space exploration and technology

Event Details:

Date: 22nd April (Tue) 2025
Time: 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM (8.50 - 9am drop off and 3.20 - 3.40pm pick up)
Location: 229 Stirling Hwy, Claremont
Cost: $145 (includes platform booking fee & teaching materials)
Year Group: Year 3 to Year 6 (no coding background required for this program)

Please notice that you need to bring your own lunch and water bottle to the event.