Full-Day Schedule
A full day of solar STEM, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM, with optional early drop-off and late pick-up for working families.
GoSolar! Explorers · 2 Weeks · K–6
GoSolar! Smash Camp 2026!
Two unforgettable weeks of solar builds, epic races, and STEM fun. Campers explore engineering, robotics, drones, gardening, and cooking — then cap Week 1 with a high-energy Friday field trip and Week 2 with a Solar Video Games graduation finale. All powered by the sun.
Dates
Jul 27 – Aug 7
Daily Hours
9 AM – 3 PM
Grades
K – 6
2-Week Fee
$999 / student
Program Overview
Where curious kids become all-summer makers.
This summer, give your child more than just a camp — give them a structured, hands-on solar STEM experience designed to spark curiosity and confidence. GoSolar! Smash Camp 2026 is a full-day, in-house camp for students in grades K–6.
Campers explore engineering, robotics, renewable energy, gardening, and technology through engaging build-based projects and real-world applications.
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What's Inside the Camp
What your camper will build, learn, and love.
Build & Fly
Build solar cars, fly drones, and engineer working machines powered by the sun.
Grow & Cook
Grow plants and cook with the sun — hands-on lessons in sustainability and renewable energy.
Friday Field Trip & Finale
Campers enjoy a Solar Go-Kart and Solar Olympics field trip, followed by a Solar Video Games graduation and closing celebration.
Take-Home Projects
Campers complete multiple solar projects to take home and keep building on.
No Experience Needed
Open to all grades K–6 — no prior STEM or robotics experience required.
What Your Child Will Experience
Two weeks, one solar journey.
Monday–Thursday are core STEM camp days — campers rotate through all four of GoSolar! Kidz's most popular themes. Friday experiences include a high-energy field trip in Week 1 and a Solar Video Games graduation finale in Week 2.
Week 1 · Jul 27 – 31
1
Solar Cars, Robots & Machines
Campers design, build, and test solar-powered vehicles and machines while learning the basics of engineering, circuits, and energy transfer.
- Build & race solar cars
- Explore simple robotics
- Hands-on problem solving & teamwork
Take-Home Mini Solar Project
2
Growing & Cooking with the Sun
Campers harness solar heat to grow food and cook — discovering sustainability and renewable energy through delicious, hands-on experiments.
- Build a working solar oven
- Grow microgreens from seed
- Learn clean, pesticide-free food science
Take-Home Mini Solar Oven
🏎️ Friday Field Trip
Solar Go-Kart Race & Solar Olympics Games
- Build and test solar-powered go-karts
- Race in exciting solar go-kart challenges
- Compete in fun Solar Olympics games
- Practice teamwork, creativity, and problem-solving
- Explore renewable energy through hands-on activities
- Celebrate Week 1 with friendly competition and fun
Week 2 · Aug 3 – 7
3
Solar Power Your Drone
From aerodynamics to renewable power, campers explore how drones work and how solar energy supports modern technology.
- Build and fly a mini drone
- Learn about energy storage & efficiency
- Apply engineering concepts in real time
Take-Home Mini Solar Battery Pack
4
Solar Speedsters & Racing Challenges
Students dive deeper into motion, speed, and design by experimenting with solar racers and go-kart concepts.
- Design modifications
- Test performance
- Friendly races and challenges
Take-Home Mini Solar Dragster
🎓 Friday Finale
Solar Video Games, Graduation & Camp Closing Celebration
- Play interactive solar video games
- Explore renewable energy, coding logic, and problem-solving
- Take part in the GoSolar! Smash Camp graduation ceremony
- Celebrate each camper’s achievements
- Receive take-home solar kits
- Join the final event closing celebration with classmates and instructors
Parent Reviews
From the families who came back.
My daughter came home talking about photovoltaic cells. She's seven. Go Solar! Kidz made science feel like an adventure she wanted to keep going.
Four mornings, four builds, zero meltdowns. The instructors are calm, patient, and clearly love what they do. We've already signed up for next summer.
He's still racing his solar car around the kitchen floor a month later. Worth every dollar and then some — and the take-home project hooked him on engineering.
Got Questions?
Frequently asked.
What are the camp hours?
GoSolar! Smash Camp runs 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM each day across two weeks (Jul 27–31 & Aug 3–7). Optional early drop-off and late pick-up are available at an additional cost for working families.
What should my child bring?
Campers must bring their own lunch and water bottle daily. All build materials and project kits are provided.
Is prior experience required?
No prior STEM or robotics experience is required. Students should simply be comfortable participating in structured group activities.
Are field trips included?
Yes! Week 1 includes a Solar Go-Kart Race and Solar Olympics field trip. Week 2 concludes with Solar Video Games, graduation, take-home kit distribution, and a camp closing celebration.
Camp Structure at a Glance
Everything you need to plan ahead.
The Essentials
- Duration
- 2 Weeks (Mon–Fri)
Jul 27, 28, 29, 30, 31 & Aug 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 - Daily Hours
- 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
- Extended Care
- Early drop-off (before 9 AM) & late pick-up (after 3 PM)
Optional · additional cost - Grade Range
- K – 6
- Location
- Prospect Park Church
22 SE Orlin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55414
2-Week Camp Fee
$999/ student
Everything below is included in the camp fee:
- All materials & supplies
- Multiple take-home projects
- Friday field trip and graduation finale
- Instruction by trained GoSolar! Kidz educators
- Pre-Camp Drop-Off — $50 / week
- Post-Camp Pickup — $60 / week
- Catered Lunch — $60 / week
- In-Person Private Lesson (supplement) — $50
- Virtual Private Lesson (supplement) — $150
Prefer to join from home? Virtual Camp is available as a standalone alternative for $799 (replaces the in-person fee). Choose your format and add-ons during registration — your total updates live.
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"Let the sun guide our adventures!"
Smash into summer 2026!
Get in touch and we’ll bring this hands-on solar camp right to your venue.