Engineering Fun - The Art of Junk Modelling
Bloodhound Education Ltd
A summary
Recycled materials + creativity = awesome engineering fun!
No experience needed — just curiosity!
Our workshops are suitable for families with children aged 5 and up.
Children under 9 years of age must be accompanied by an adult. Attendance is limited to one adult per family group.
Children under 5 years are welcome as part of a family group.
Friday 24th July - Engineering Fun: The Art of Junk Modelling
10am - 12.00 crafting cool machines
Recycled materials + creativity = an awesome bottle rocket car! Let your imagination shine as you design, decorate, and launch your very own rocket-powered creation.
12.30 - 2.30 HI-speed Aeroplane and Launcher
Understanding how objects move through the air is important for engineers. In this session you will make a paper aeroplane using the record breaking design and build a high speed launcher to power it from and see how far it travels. We will explore air flow and make a vortex cannon.
Get Hands-On with Real Engineering Challenges.
Join us in a fun, inclusive environment where you can explore engineering at your own pace. Each session features a brand-new activity, so there’s always something exciting to build and learn.
Tickets
Funded Child - 5+years
£0Our workshops are for children aged 5 and up. Children under 9 years must be accompanied by an adult
Accompanying Adult
£0Our workshops are for children aged 5 and up. Children under 9 years must be accompanied by an adult
Child - Under 5 years
£0Children under 5 years are welcome as part of a family group.
Funded Child - 5+years
£0Our workshops are for children aged 5 and up. Children under 9 years must be accompanied by an adult
Accompanying Adult
£0Our workshops are for children aged 5 and up. Children under 9 years must be accompanied by an adult
Child - Under 5 years
£0Children under 5 years are welcome as part of a family group.
Eligibility and food
For children living or attending a school in South Gloucestershire:
These sessions are fully funded for children eligible for benefit-related free school meals (usually £25 per child, per session).
Adults attend for free.
Our workshops are suitable for families with children aged 5 and up.
Children under 9 years must be accompanied by an adult.
Children under 5 years are welcome as part of a family group.
What’s Included:
Lunch provided for all children (special dietary requirements can be accommodated).
Free coffee, tea, soft drinks, and fruit snacks available for all throughout the day.
Adults should bring a packed lunch.
SEND accessibility checklist
1:1 care
2:1 care
Qualified to administer medication
Epilepsy trained
Secure environment
Accessible toilet
Assist with personal care and toileting
Hoist and changing bench
Wheelchair accessible site
Autism awareness trained
Sensory or quiet spaces
Makaton trained
PECS trained
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About your mentor
Bloodhound Education Ltd
Bloodhound Education Ltd
Bloodhound Education is a charity which delivers hands-on science and engineering activities for schools, uniformed groups, after school and holiday clubs, and the local community. Our charity has 13-years experience delivering practical enrichment workshops engaging families of all ages including under-represented groups and those with complex health or special educational needs. Our workshops enrich the curriculum and make the link between classroom and careers using real engineering projects like Bloodhound Land Speed Record as an educational tool and to explore future sustainable engineering solutions and renewable technology.
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Cancellation policy
Free bookings do not require refunds but as places are limited, please cancel if you cannot attend so that your place can be offered to someone else.
My experience consists of a leisure activity, on a specific date(s), and therefore the 14-day ‘cooling off period’ under the Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013 does not apply.
