Apr 12-16: The Earth Engineers Camp
Build a 12-foot whale, find pollution in its belly, engineer solutions, and pitch.
About the Class
THE LIBRARY (2062 Lincoln) • Monday–Friday, April 12–16, 2027 Five days to do what real engineers do, anchored by The Whale: a 12-foot paper-mache whale built on Day 1 as the week's patient. On Day 2, engineers discover staged ocean-pollution items inside its belly. Then the question becomes: what would real engineers do next? Days 3 and 4 are for prototypes: water filters, bag-replacement designs, microplastic catchers. Day 5 is the SHARK-TANK FINALE, with visiting Alameda community leaders judging pitches next to The Whale. Every Earth Engineer takes home a project portfolio with problem brief, measurements, prototype photos, scored pitch rubric, pitch deck, and Whale photo. Real engineering: research, measurement, prototyping, environmental systems, and public defense of an idea. DETAILS & LOGISTICS • Very low camper-to-staff ratio • Outdoor time, lunch, play, and field games at Littlejohn Park • Grades: 2-5 (ages 7-11) • 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 • Use code Siblings10 for 10% off the 2nd child
Upcoming Sessions
Cancellation Policy
Bookings made with the discounted class pack are not refundable. For classes and evening events: Please cancel 72 hours in advance through the "My Bookings" area on our website. For courses: if we need to cancel or reschedule due to teacher illness, we will provide an alternative date/time. Please note any refund will be less the payment processor fee of 3%.
Contact Details
2062 Lincoln Avenue, Alameda, CA, USA
info@thevillagekidsclub.org