Summer Stem Series-July7, 2026-Solar Explorers

Design. Build. Create.
This isn’t a sit-and-listen camp — it’s a hands-on experience where kids become scientists and engineers.
About this Event

Led by Jessica Purcell, Pennsylvania certified educator and founder of Thoughtfully Sustainable, Summer STEM Camp Series at Source the Space, is a hands-on science, engineering, and sustainability for rising 2nd-6th graders.

During each session, students will:

• Design and build real engineering projects
• Experiment with sustainability concepts
• Work collaboratively and creatively
• Build confidence through problem-solving
• Take home projects to continue learning

Details:

• Location: Source The Space, New Cumberland, PA
• Dates: Tuesdays in July
• Time: 9:00–11:30 AM
• Ages: Rising 2nd–6th graders
• Max 20 students per session

Agenda

🕑: 09:00 AM - 11:30 AM
July 7, 2026: Solar Explorers: From S’mores to Mars
Host: Jessica Purcell

Info: Solar Explorers: From S’mores to Mars

What if you could cook a snack using only the sun… and power a rover like NASA?

In this high-energy session, students will explore two incredible ways we harness solar energy: heat and electricity.

First, students will design and build a working solar oven to harness the sun’s heat (and take home everything they need to make s’mores!). Then, they’ll shift gears and build a solar-powered Mars Rover, learning how solar panels convert sunlight into electricity to power real-world technology.

This session is the perfect mix of science, engineering, and space exploration — all powered by the sun.

Get ready to build, test, and explore like a real solar engineer!

Students Will Take Home:

Solar Oven
S’mores Kit
Solar Powered Mars Rover