STEAM Woodworking Adventure

Course Overview: 

This woodworking camp seamlessly integrates STEAM concepts into the art of woodworking. The super fun camp is designed by an experienced science teacher and creative professionals. The sessions empower young minds to explore, experiment and create using wood as their canvas.

Course Content: 

Day 1: Make a bread tray

The introductory session provides children a chance to work with hand tools and wood to build something functional. They will need to learn about joinery and reinforcements of corners to create a stong and stable structure. Measurements and geometry will also be employed in the making of a bread tray.

Day 2: Baking Focacia bread 

Children will gain experience using digital scales and timers to ensure accuracy and consistency during the baking process.

Baking bread offers artistic opportunities when it comes to decorating the loaves. Children can experiment with different ingredients to enhance the bread's aesthetic appeal. They will also learn about gluten and how the kneading and resting process affects the structure and texture of bread.

Day 3: Learn About Windmills and Build Your Own

The lesson starts with an interactive briefing on how Windmills work. After discussing the components of a windmill, children start their own woodworking project to create a pulley system that requires wind to work.

Day 4: At the end of this lesson, children will understand the basic concepts of electric circuits, identify key components and incorporate a simple circuit in a toy design of their own. The project also involves designing and painting. 

Learning Outcomes: 

1. Develop working plans for woodworking projects
2. Demonstrate proper care and safe use of lab and woodworking equipment.
3. Identify common woodworking hand and machine tools by their proper name.
4. Identify, layout, and construct a basic wood joint.
5. Demonstrate the ability to use and follow directions and procedures.
6. Demonstrate problem-solving abilities
7. Work productively with others in a team effort.
8. Demonstrate their ability to think independently using appropriate resources.

Teaching Methods:

Participants get multi-faceted exposure to woodworking techniques, simple engineering concepts, science and arts. Our experienced instructors are passionate about woodworking and experimentation and are dedicated to helping each child reach their full potential.

Prerequisites:

Students with no prior background are all welcome to join the camp!

Assessment Methods:

No assessments will be done

Required Materials: 

Water bottle and wear covered-toe shoes.

Important Notes:

• Lunch is not included but some simple snacks will be provided during the snack time
• The baked goods project is subject to change depending on the availability of ingredients

Early drop-off and late pick-up at Agora:

Agora is offering an early drop-off and late pick-up service for parents who have signed their children up for our Holiday camps. Parents are welcome to drop their kids from 8am onwards and pick them up by 8pm latest. This service is free for children aged 7 and above. Please do note that lunch is not provided unless stated by the camp provider so please do pack lunch if they plan to stay during lunchtime.

Eligible Period:

• 4 Sept to 8 Sept
• 20 Nov to 29 Dec

Contact us to find out more information!

Why take this course at Agora?

Education providers and courses conducted at Agora Colearning are carefully selected by our team. Agora provides a stress-free experience for parents allowing for online searching for courses, booking and payments as well as knowing that your child is safe and secure. At the same time, Agora Colearning offers your children a multitude of educational options, coupled with active spaces, an outdoor space, and quiet zones - all under one roof at HarbourFront Centre. Click here for directions to Our Centre