Real Solar Power
Every machine is powered by a real solar panel — kids see physics in action when the sun hits the panel and the wheels start spinning.
Summer Camp · Grades K–6
Solar Cars,
Solar Cars,
Robots & Machines!
Unleash the power of the sun! Young engineers design and build epic, solar-powered cars, robots, cranes, and lift bridges from easy-to-assemble parts.
Grade Range
K – 6th
Duration
4 × 3 hr sessions
Group Size
7 – 25 students
Take-Home
Mini Solar Project
Program Overview
Where curious kids become solar engineers.
Stimulate your child's creativity by designing and building epic, solar-powered cars, robots, and machines from easy-to-assemble parts. Young engineers will build solar-powered cranes, lift bridges, and many other designs — exploring the world of solar energy while learning how to problem-solve and stretch their imagination.
No prior experience needed. Step-by-step instructions and friendly instructors guide every camper through working, hands-on builds powered by the sun.
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Way to
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What's Inside Camp
Five things your camper will build, learn, and love.
Build Robots & Machines
Cars, robots, cranes, lift bridges — campers cycle through multiple builds across the four sessions. Every day, something new.
STEM-Focused Curriculum
Designed to spark interest in science, technology, engineering, and math through stories, challenges, and problem-solving — not lectures.
Eco-Friendly Learning
Campers learn why renewable energy matters and how solar fits into a cleaner future — values they'll carry home.
Mini Solar Project to Keep
Every camper leaves the last day with a take-home mini solar project — proof of what they built, ready to show off at home.
Teamwork Encouraged
Builds are individual; problem-solving is shared. Kids team up to design, test, and race — and make new friends along the way.
From Past Camps
Inside the workshop.
Real campers, real builds. The energy in these rooms is contagious — even the parents stay to watch.
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's included in this program?
Kids build different solar-powered machines — cars, robots, and moving models — while exploring mechanics and energy across four 3-hour sessions. All build materials, instruction, and the take-home mini solar project are included.
Is it beginner-friendly?
Absolutely. Step-by-step instructions are provided, and kids of all levels — from total beginners to budding tinkerers — can participate and succeed.
What makes it different from the Solar Cars-only program?
This expanded version includes multiple projects — not just cars. Kids get a variety of solar-powered creations to try across the four sessions, including robots, cranes, and lift bridges.
How do you ensure safety during the activities?
Safety is our top priority. All activities are supervised by experienced instructors, and we use child-friendly, age-appropriate materials designed for safe construction.
Can students work in teams?
Yes — teamwork is encouraged for designing and testing machines. Most builds are individual, but the problem-solving and racing happen together.
Upcoming Sessions · Summer 2026
Pick a camp near you.
Sessions run 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM, four consecutive days. Filter by month to find a week that fits.
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Jun8– 11
ISD 719 Prior Lake–Savage
Mon–Thu · 4 sessions
Hidden Oaks Middle School
Prior Lake, MN
Prior Lake, MN
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Jun15– 18
ISD 282 St. Anthony – New Brighton
Mon–Thu · 4 sessions
Wilshire Park Elementary
St. Anthony, MN
St. Anthony, MN
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Jun15– 18
ISD 721 New Prague
Mon–Thu · 4 sessions
Eagle View Elementary
Elko New Market, MN
Elko New Market, MN
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Jun22– 25
ISD 276 Minnetonka
Mon–Thu · 4 sessions
Excelsior Elementary
Excelsior, MN
Excelsior, MN
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Jun22– 25
ISD 12 Centennial
Mon–Thu · 4 sessions
Centennial High School
Circle Pines, MN
Circle Pines, MN
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Jun29– Jul 2
ISD 833 South Washington
Mon–Thu · 4 sessions
Lake Middle School
Woodbury, MN
Woodbury, MN
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Jul6– 9
ISD 276 Minnetonka
Mon–Thu · 4 sessions
Scenic Heights Elementary
Minnetonka, MN
Minnetonka, MN
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Jul6– 9
ISD 191 Burnsville
Mon–Thu · 4 sessions
Harriet Bishop Elementary
Savage, MN
Savage, MN
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Jul6– 9
ISD 624 White Bear Lake
Mon–Thu · 4 sessions
Central Middle School
White Bear Lake, MN
White Bear Lake, MN
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Jul13– 16
ISD 112 Eastern Carver County
Mon–Thu · 4 sessions
Family Learning Center
Chaska, MN
Chaska, MN
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Jul13– 16
ISD 659 Northfield
Mon–Thu · 4 sessions
Bridgewater Elementary
Northfield, MN
Northfield, MN
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
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Ready to Go Solar?
Register once and you can apply to any session that fits your family's summer.
