Invention Explorers - SolarBots (Ages 6-8)

Schedule

Sat Nov 01 2025 at 09:00 am to 04:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

6081 W Van Horn Tavern Rd, Columbia, MO, United States, Missouri 65203 | Columbia, MO

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Get ready to invent, explore, and play!
Join us on an exciting adventure where curious young minds dive into the world of technology and nature. In this action-packed module of Invention Explorers, kids become real inventors—designing and building their very own solar-powered robotic crickets! Through hands-on challenges, they'll uncover the secrets of engineering and cricket anatomy.
But that’s just the beginning! Our inventors will build custom habitats with cricket playgrounds, create musical instruments inspired by insect sounds, and develop clever ways to outsmart predators.
It's a wild mix of science, creativity, and fun—come invent with us!

TIMELINE:
8:45 to 9:00 AM Check-in
9:00 AM to 12:00 PM Morning Session
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM Lunch (Not provide)
1:00 PM to 4:00 PM Afternoon Session
Curriculum Highlights
STEM: Applying STEM to understand crickets’ antennae, molting abilities, sound detection and powerful legs.
Persistence: Developing persistence while designing and testing an invention to get their SolarBots across a puddle.
Creative Problem Solving: Using creative problem solving to build cricket wings and compete in a Chirp-Off.
Location
Scouting Adventure Center
6081 West Van Horn Rd
Columbia, MO 65203

Cost:
$80 per student (Includes take home SolarBot kit, Invention Scouts Sticker)
Only 5 Spots Available. Don't miss out!
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Where is it happening?

6081 W Van Horn Tavern Rd, Columbia, MO, United States, Missouri 65203

Event Location & Nearby Stays:

Great Rivers Council, Scouting America

Host or Publisher Great Rivers Council, Scouting America

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