December Break 2-Day Mini STEM Camp - STEAMwhiz in Guilderland
*The event has already taken place on this date: Tue, 12/30/2025
Don’t just get through winter break—master it!
In this action-packed, 2-day STEAMwhiz camp, students will explore the coolest parts of physics. We’ll turn abstract concepts like friction, energy, and Newton’s Laws into hands-on fun they’ll never forget. Then take it to the next level with Minecraft Education for high-tech creativity!
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Ice & Inertia: Physics Meets Minecraft in a Winter STEAM Camp
Don’t just get through winter break—master it!
In this action-packed, 2-day STEAMwhiz camp, students will explore the coolest parts of physics. We’ll turn abstract concepts like friction, energy, and Newton’s Laws into hands-on fun they’ll never forget. Then take it to the next level with Minecraft Education for high-tech creativity!
THE DETAILS
- WHAT: A 2-Day “Taster” STEM Camp
- WHEN: Monday, Dec 29th & Tuesday, Dec 30th
- SESSIONS: 3-Hour AM (9am-12pm) or PM (1pm-4pm) Camps
- WHO: Two dedicated groups running at the same time:
- Junior Physicists (Ages 6-8)
- Senior Engineers (Ages 9-12)
For Junior Physicists (Ages 6-8): Project “Forces of Fun”
- Friction Racers – Design and race custom vehicles to explore how friction affects speed and control. Experiment with different surfaces and tire materials to understand engineering trade-offs.
- 3D Snowflakes & Minecraft Village – Learn symmetry by creating unique 3D-printed snowflakes in Tinkercad, then collaborate in Minecraft to build a winter-themed village.
For Senior Engineers (Ages 9-13): Project “Full Throttle Physics”
- Hover Heroes – Build hovercrafts using everyday materials to explore frictionless motion, Newton’s Laws, and engineering principles through a fun racing challenge.
- Digital Design & Fabrication – Create a custom 3D snowflake in Tinkercad, then collaborate in Minecraft to build a hockey rink with Redstone-powered scoreboards.
Location:
STEAMwhiz - The STEM Learning Lab, 1 Charles Blvd, Guilderland, NY 12084, United States
See map: Google Maps
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The event has already taken place on this date:
12/30/2025
Time:
9-12, 1-4
Ages
6-8 years 9-12 yearsWeb Service