Youth Adventure Sailing: STEAM Mechanical Masterminds
Olympia Parks, Arts and Recreation • 222 Columbia St NW Olympia, WA 98501 Organized by Olympia Parks, Arts and RecreationAbout this event
Description
We're sorry, but this activity is over. The last meeting was Friday, June 24, 2022.
"Join us for a week of on-the-water fun! Students will get to explore Budd Inlet while learning the basics of sailing and investigate STEAM topics. Content will emphasize mechanics and engineering, seeking to answer questions like: How do boats float? How do sailboats sail upwind? How is wind used as power? Sailors will get to contribute to a citizen science program!" Partnership: Estuarium (ROVs) Citizen Science: Plastic Monitoring Activity Activities: Charts/Navigation, Mechanical Advantage (Pulleys), Design a Ship, Measuring Wind, Buoyancy, Wind Power, Plastics Density, If possible… Wet Science Center (Water &; Energy program) Surfrider Partnership (needs beachable boats)
Please download information at right and bring to the first day of camp. *Olympia Community Sailing offers scholarships for any kid that is on Free and Reduced lunch at school. Contact Sarah at 206-931-8802 or executivedirector@olympiacommunitysailing.org
Activity Secondary Category
Camps
Location
Olympia Yacht Club
Instructor
Olympia Community Sailing