6/15-19: ChronoQuest Time Machine Camp
Time Machine Engineers: Build the Future Through Time Invent, Engineer, and Explore Across Time!
About the Class
Session 1: 15-19 June, 2026 Step inside the VKC Time Machine and join the ChronoQuest Crew — a team of young inventors traveling through the ages to explore the coolest engineering breakthroughs in history (and the future)! Each day, campers “time jump” into a new era of innovation — from the Stone Age’s first simple machines to the Industrial Revolution’s powerful inventions, and finally into the Future Lab, where they imagine and build what comes next. Through hands-on building, problem-solving, and creative design, kids learn how human ingenuity shaped our world — and how their own ideas can shape the future. By Friday, campers bring all their invention modules together to power up the VKC Time Machine in an exciting family finale! It’s part science lab, part imagination playground — and 100% VKC magic. Details & Logistics: We have a very low camper to staff ratio. Our camps feature plenty of outdoor time, lunch, play and field games at Littlejohn Park. Our camps are for ages: 4 (entering K) to 11 Drop Off: 8:45–9:00am | Pick Up: 4:00pm Extended Care Hours: 8:30am–5:30pm Food: Bring a labeled water bottle, two hearty snacks, and a nut-free lunch. Discounts: Members - please contact us for your discount code. Please use code “Siblings10” for a 10% discount on the 2nd child. ________________________________________ Daily Adventures Monday – The Stone Age: The First Engineers Discover how early humans used tools and force. Build working levers and lift “boulders” with simple machines. Focus: Force, balance, and mechanical advantage. Tuesday – Ancient Egypt: Builders of Wonders Engineer ramps and sleds to move giant blocks like the pyramid builders. Focus: Friction, slope, and teamwork. Wednesday – The Renaissance: Inventions of Imagination Take inspiration from Leonardo da Vinci! Design gliders, flying machines, or pulley systems. Focus: Flight, design thinking, and creativity. Thursday – The Industrial Revolution: Power and Motion Explore how energy and electricity changed the world. Build mini circuits, gears, and light-up machines. Focus: Energy transfer and motion. Friday – The Future: Build What’s Next! Design inventions for the world of tomorrow — then combine them to activate the VKC Time Machine in a live finale!
Upcoming Sessions
Cancellation Policy
VKC Fair + Flexible Cancellation Policy We understand that plans can change. Our cancellation policy is designed to be fair to both our campers and our organization. Winter & Spring 2025–2026 Policy Transfer Option: You may transfer your camp spot to another student at any time for a $25 transfer fee. 45 Days or More Before Camp Start Date: Refunds are available, less a $50 cancellation fee and a 3% payment-processing fee. Less Than 45 Days Before Camp Start Date: No refunds will be issued. You may still transfer your camp spot to another student. Summer 2026 Policy Before February 1, 2026 100% refundable, minus a 3% payment-processing fee. No cancellation fee — book early, risk-free! February 1 – April 30, 2026 Refunds are available, less a $50 cancellation fee and 3% processing. Transfers to another week or camper are allowed at no charge, if space permits. After May 1, 2026 No refunds will be issued. You may transfer your registration to another student or camp week for a $25 transfer fee, space permitting. Differences in Tuition If you transfer into a higher-priced camp, the tuition difference will be charged at the time of transfer. If you move into a lower-priced camp, the difference will be refunded (less applicable processing fees) or credited toward a future VKC program. Member Benefit Members may transfer or switch camps free of charge up to 10 days before the camp start date. Our Promise We want your child to have a wonderful summer — and we’ll always do our best to accommodate changes with kindness and flexibility. If you need to adjust plans, just reach out early and we’ll help find the best option.
Contact Details
The Village Kids’ Club, Lincoln Avenue, Alameda, CA, USA
info@thevillagekidsclub.org