The camp offers a unique opportunity to explore the science of flight through building and testing various flying objects, from bird nests to engineered machines, within a natural science museum setting.
In the "Things that Fly" summer camp at the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences, children explore the fundamental principles of flight through engaging, hands-on activities and experiments. Campers investigate what glides, hovers, flutters, and flaps, examining how early flight evolved and how different creatures and machines utilize the air. Activities include looking at wings to understand how flying predators hunt and why honeybees swarm, as well as engineering and building their own flying machines, bird nests, catapults, kites, and parachutes. The program emphasizes scientific inquiry, observation, and engineering design, allowing participants to test and reinvent their creations while exploring the laws of physics and the forces of drag, thrust, gravity, and lift. Through these experiences, children gain a deeper understanding of aerodynamics and the mechanics of flight, fostering curiosity and problem-solving skills.
A typical day involves hands-on investigations into different aspects of flight, such as examining wings, building flying machines, and conducting experiments to understand aerodynamic principles.
This camp is best for elementary-aged children who are curious about how things fly and enjoy hands-on science and engineering challenges.
11 West Jones Street, Raleigh, NC, 27601
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