Design Challenge - Patchway

Fun science activities for young children.

Location address: Patchway Youth Centre, Bristol
Chosen age group:

Ages: 5 - 17 years

Available tickets:
Accompanying adult FreeChild ticket-5+ years Free
Next date: None - Register your interest
Funded by South Gloucestershire Council
Universal provision with SEND support
What we'll do
Come along with your friends and become a research and development engineer for the day. Be curious, see how things work and how you can make them better. Build an air powered rocket car using K’nex. Test it and make modifications to improve its performance. Race it on a track to see how far it will travel in a straight line. Can you build a bridge that supports 1, 2 or 3 kilos in weight? Test out your idea and see how much load it can take before it collapses. This workshop is for children aged 5+ years.
About your mentor
Bloodhound Education Ltd
Inspiring a generation to study STEAM
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.
Eligibility and food
For children who live in South Gloucestershire, these sessions are fully funded for children eligible for free school meals (usually £15 per child, per session). Adults are free. Our workshops are suitable for families with children aged 5 and upwards. Children under 9 years must be accompanied by an adult. Lunch will be provided for all children, and special dietary requirements can be catered for. All adults are to bring a packed lunch. Free coffee, tea, soft drinks, and fruit snacks are available for all during the day.
Learning aims
Aim 1
Design and build your own compressed air rocket. Test it to see how far it will go. Build a bridge and test it to destruction.
Aim 2
Our activities are hands-on and lend themselves to children with special educational needs including autism and ADHD. A great way to try something new whilst having fun.
Pricing information
Ticket nameAccompanying adult
Price£0
InformationChildren under 9 years to be accompanied by an adult. All adults are to bring a packed lunch.
Ticket nameChild ticket-5+ years
Price£0
InformationThis workshop is for children aged 11-17 years. No younger siblings or accompanying adults.
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Where we'll be
Patchway Youth Centre, Coniston Road, Bristol, South Gloucestershire, BS34 5JE
WHAT’S PROVIDED
Drinks
Snacks
Meals
Equipment
Safety
Enhanced DBS
Basic DBS
Risk Assessment
Public Liability Insurance
Safeguarding Training
First Aid Training
First Aid Kit
Smoke Detector

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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.

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