Summer Tinker Box

 

NC A&T is offering Summer Tinker Boxes for youth.  The Summer Fun box for grades 3 - 8 will include 3 activities to keep your tinkerers busy this summer. Those in grades 3 - 5 may need more adult supervision, but the activities are appropriate for all ages. 

For the "Build a Boat" challenge youth learn about buoyancy and power by designing and building a boat. Parents will need to provide 2 AA batteries, tape and scissors. All other materials are in the kit.

The "Hydraulic Claw" challenge involves youth using common materials to build a hydraulic powered claw. They will modify the claw to perform specific tasks. You may need a few recyclable items from around the house to make the modifications.

During the pilot phase of the program, we are mailing ONE box per child. The box will come with the materials (some optional and recycled materials may have to be gathered) and instructions to complete the challenge. The boxes are separated by grade levels, but you may choose your preferred activity. Once the capacity for the box has been reached, all other responses will be added to a waitlist. You will be notified via email if you are on the waitlist. Please complete a separate form for each child.

The link to register for these boxes is:  https://ncat.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bj6CJjrt9W7mCq2