Kids will build and customize their own solar-powered racer cars while discovering how sunlight turns into clean energy. After creating their racers, they’ll hit the track for a fun and friendly Solar Race to see their cars zoom to the finish line!
Grades: K-6th
Min/Max Enrollment: 7 to 25
Take Home Item: Mini Solar Dragster
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Get ready to race with the power of the sun! In this exciting new camp, kids will design and build their very own solar-powered racer cars while learning how sunlight can be turned into clean, renewable energy. Once their creations are ready, it’s time for the big Solar Race — where everyone’s cars compete in a fun, friendly showdown!
Hands-On Building: Kids design and assemble their own solar-powered racer cars.
STEM Learning Made Fun: Explore solar energy, circuits, motion, and basic engineering.
Outdoor Solar Testing: Watch how sunlight powers their creations in real time.
Friendly Race Challenge: Compete in an exciting Solar Race to test speed and performance.
Teamwork & Problem-Solving: Work through challenges, troubleshoot, and improve car performance.
Eco-Friendly Awareness: Learn how renewable energy powers the world around us.
Solar Speedsters is a hands-on STEM camp where kids build and customize their own solar-powered racer cars, learn how solar energy works, and participate in a friendly racing challenge.
Participants explore the basics of solar energy, circuits, engineering, motion, and troubleshooting—all through fun, interactive activities.
No experience is required. All activities are beginner-friendly and guided step-by-step by our trained instructors.
| Sr. No | School District / Organization | Class | Class Location | Date(s) | Start Time | End Time | Apply Now |
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| 1 | ISD 276 Minnetonka | Solar Speedsters! Build and Race Sun-Powered Cars | Scenic Heights Elementary 5650 Scenic Heights Drive, Minnetonka, MN 55345 | July 27, 28, 29, 30 | 1:00 PM | 4:00 PM | |
| 2 | ISD 276 Minnetonka | Solar Speedsters! Build and Race Sun-Powered Cars | Excelsior Elementary 441 Oak Street, Excelsior, MN 55331 | Aug 10, 11, 12, 13 | 1:00 PM | 4:00 PM | |
| 3 | ISD 112 Eastern Carver County | Solar Speedsters! Build and Race Sun-Powered Cars | Family Learning Center/Community Education, 110600 Village Road Chaska, MN 55318 | Aug 10, 11, 12, 13 | 9:00 AM | 12:00 PM | |
| 4 | ISD 659 Northfield | Solar Speedsters! Build and Race Sun-Powered Cars | Bridgewater Elementary School 201 Orchard Street South, Northfield, MN 55057 | July 27, 28, 29, 30 | 1:00 PM | 4:00 PM | |
| 5 | ISD 270 Hopkins | Solar Speedsters! Build and Race Sun-Powered Cars | Eisenhower Elementary: 320 1001 Minnesota 7 Hopkins, MN 55305 | Jul 13, 14, 15, 16 | 1:00 PM | 4:00 PM | |
| 6 | ISD 721 New prague | Solar Speedsters! Build and Race Sun-Powered Cars | Eagle View Elementary School 25600 Nevada Ave, Elko New Market, MN 55020 | July 20, 21, 22, 23 | 1:00 PM | 4:00 PM | |
| 7 | ISD 624 White Bear Lake | Solar Speedsters! Build and Race Sun-Powered Cars | Central Middle School 4857 Bloom Ave, White Bear Lake, MN 55110 | Aug 3, 4, 5, 6 | 1:00 PM | 4:00 PM | |
| 8 | ISD 283 St. Louis Park | Solar Speedsters! Build and Race Sun-Powered Cars | Peter Hobart Elem 6500 West 26th Street St. Louis Park, MN 55426 | July 20, 21, 22, 23 | 1:00 PM | 4:00 PM | |
| 9 | ISD 833 South Washington | Solar Speedsters! Build and Race Sun-Powered Cars | Lake Middle School 3133 Pioneer Dr Woodbury, MN 55125 | Aug 17, 18, 19, 20 | 1:00 PM | 4:00 PM | |
| 10 | ISD 112 Eastern Carver County | Solar Speedsters! Build and Race Sun-Powered Cars | Family Learning Center/Community Education 110600 Village Road Chaska, MN 55318 | Aug 10, 11, 12, 13 | 9:00 AM | 12:00 PM | |
| 11 | ISD 719 Prior Lake -Savage | Solar Speedsters! Build and Race Sun-Powered Cars | Hidden Oaks Middle School 15855 Fish Point Road SE Prior Lake MN 55372 | Aug 3, 4, 5, 6 | 1:00 PM | 4:00 PM |