Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools Community Education Services

This year's program is, Illuminate, campers become confident problem solvers as they explore topics like physics, electrical engineering, chemistry, and more through four unique experiences. Prototyping Studio™ allows students to step into an immersive game show where they are empowered to mold and transform their ideas into unique inventions. They explore the innovation spaces of Our Nation’s Greatest Innovators™, customize a toolbox, and discover that the ultimate space for inventing is anywhere with anything. In Operation Hydrodrop ™ students are sent on an epic global operation to solve water challenges around the world. As a part of this mission, they learn about the important role that water plays on our planet as they personalize a robotic lab on wheels. By learning about water-based inventions ranging from flood control to water-cleaning devices, they transform into water heroes and planetary change agents.  In the Game™ students become innovative all-stars as they engineer their own light-up ball game. After creating a unique sports ball, they explore the physics of motion, then find out how to protect their ideas and reach the goal of being inducted into the Game of Fame! In Let’s Glow™ students learn about biophysics, optics, and electrical engineering as they discover illuminating inventions and engineer their own one-of-a-kind Glow Box. They investigate how light works in LEDs, fiber optics, and even glowing animals. With ultraviolet light, they uncover clues to reveal a mystery, using the power of light to help their ideas shine.