Time flies when you’re Thinking Like an Engineer! Summertime is so full of promise - free time, fun activities, and fun. But all good things do come to an end, and we’ve been having such a fun time at Camp with you! We’re looking at the very last week of camp and while we’re sad to say goodbye, it’s been an incredible adventure filled with exciting engineering challenges.
Let’s recap the highlights!
Camp is many things: super fun summer activities, Thinking Like an Engineer, cool videos, and the challenges of course. But to the Camp CrunchLabs counselors, the camp challenge submissions* really standout, showing the true meaning behind Camp CrunchLabs.
This week, in honor of our upcoming final challenge, we're taking a look at all the fun we've had with each Super Challenge!
Camp is many things: super fun summer activities, thinking like an engineer, cool videos, and the challenges of course. But to the Camp CrunchLabs counselors, all camp challenge submissions* really standout, showing the true meaning behind Camp CrunchLabs.
This week, in honor of our upcoming final challenge, we're taking a look at all the fun we've had with each Super Challenge!
Science, but Even More Fun!
Science, but Even More Fun!
Science, but Even More Fun!
Camp CrunchLabs has been a super fun journey of creativity, innovation, and engineering fun! Each week, campers tackled exciting challenges designed to stretch their imagination and skills.
As we approach the final challenge, let's recap the science and engineering activities aka Super Challenges we've conquered so far, before issuing that last challenge of the summer!
As always, be sure to check out our YouTube channel at 8am PT on Saturday to watch this week’s livestream and see the winners* of the Rube Goldberg challenge.
We’ve got a ton of fun and games planned, and another poll where you can vote on which bucket will be dumped on Mark’s head!
A Super Retrospective
Camp CrunchLabs has been a super fun journey of creativity, innovation, and engineering fun! Each week, campers tackled exciting challenges designed to stretch their imagination and skills.
As we approach the final challenge, let's recap the science and engineering activities aka Super Challenges we've conquered so far, before issuing that last challenge of the summer!
As always, be sure to check out our YouTube channel at 8am PT on Saturday to watch this week’s livestream and see the winners* of the Rube Goldberg challenge.
We’ve got a ton of fun and games planned, and another poll where you can vote on which bucket will be dumped on Mark’s head!
A Super retrospective
A Rube Goldberg machine is a chain reaction. Usually, it’s an overly complex device designed to perform a very simple task giving the whole system a touch of whimsy that can only be explained by it’s namesake.
Wow, we received literally thousands of Camp CrunchLabs Contest* entries this year! Each one was different and has truly inspired the CrunchLabs team. Not only do your challenge submissions show excellent science and engineering learnings, they also demonstrate good humor, the prankster ethos, and intelligence put to good use!
Here’s a summary of the challenges of camp! Did you submit something for each one?
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Make a Toilet Paper Laser Maze
Create a three-dimensional laser maze using toilet paper in your hallway. Test your agility by crossing without breaking the beams.
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Use Optical Illusions
Experiment with forced perspective optical illusions to create videos that make objects and people appear larger or smaller than they actually are. Check out one of our favorite examples in the video below!
CAMP CRUNCHLABS SAVES THE DAY
Camp CrunchLabs has been a super fun journey of creativity, innovation, and engineering fun! Each week, campers tackled exciting challenges designed to stretch their imagination and skills.
As we approach the final challenge, let's recap the science and engineering activities aka Super Challenges* we've conquered so far, before issuing that last challenge of the summer!
As always, be sure to check out our YouTube channel at 8am PT on Saturday to watch this week’s livestream and see the winners* of the Rube Goldberg challenge.
We’ve got a ton of fun and games planned, and another poll where you can vote on which bucket will be dumped on Mark’s head!
A Super Retrospective
Wow, we received literally thousands of Camp CrunchLabs Contest* entries this year! Each one was different and has truly inspired the CrunchLabs team. Not only do your challenge submissions show excellent science and engineering learnings, they also demonstrate good humor, the prankster ethos, and intelligence put to good use!
Here’s a summary of the challenges of camp! Did you submit something for each one?
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Make a Toilet Paper Laser Maze
Create a three-dimensional laser maze using toilet paper in your hallway. Test your agility by crossing without breaking the beams.
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Use Optical Illusions
Experiment with forced perspective optical illusions to create videos that make objects and people appear larger or smaller than they actually are. Check out one of our favorite examples in the video to the left!
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Make the Best Prank Ever
Design clever, harmless pranks that bring joy using your engineering skills. Create intricate mechanisms and triggers for the ultimate surprise.
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Capture a Trick Shot on Video
Attempt a nearly impossible trick shot and capture it on video. Embrace the challenge and showcase your perseverance and skill.
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Build a Complex Solution to a Simple Problem
Construct a Rube Goldberg machine to solve a simple problem in an overly complex way, celebrating the essence of creative engineering.
Now that we've taken a trip down memory lane, it's time for your next challenge!
Wow, we received literally thousands of Camp CrunchLabs Contest* entries this year! Each one was different and has truly inspired the CrunchLabs team. Not only do your challenge submissions show excellent science and engineering learnings, they also demonstrate good humor, the prankster ethos, and intelligence put to good use!
Here’s a summary of the challenges of camp! Did you submit something for each one?
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Make a Toilet Paper Laser Maze
Create a three-dimensional laser maze using toilet paper in your hallway. Test your agility by crossing without breaking the beams.
-
Use Optical Illusions
Experiment with forced perspective optical illusions to create videos that make objects and people appear larger or smaller than they actually are. Check out one of our favorite examples in the video below!
-
Make the Best Prank Ever
Design clever, harmless pranks that bring joy using your engineering skills. Create intricate mechanisms and triggers for the ultimate surprise.
-
Capture a Trick Shot on Video
Attempt a nearly impossible trick shot and capture it on video. Embrace the challenge and showcase your perseverance and skill.
-
Build a Complex Solution to a Simple Problem
Construct a Rube Goldberg machine to solve a simple problem in an overly complex way, celebrating the essence of creative engineering.
Now that we've taken a trip down memory lane, it's time for your next challenge!
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Make the Best Prank Ever
Design clever, harmless pranks that bring joy using your engineering skills. Create intricate mechanisms and triggers for the ultimate surprise.
-
Capture a Trick Shot on Video
Attempt a nearly impossible trick shot and capture it on video. Embrace the challenge and showcase your perseverance and skill.
-
Build a Complex Solution to a Simple Problem
Construct a Rube Goldberg machine to solve a simple problem in an overly complex way, celebrating the essence of creative engineering.
Now that we've taken a trip down memory lane, it's time for your next challenge!
Challenge #6:
Some apps that might help you create your challenge video are:
iMovie - download the free app to edit videos on Mac and iPhone
Capcut - sign up for free, edit videos on browsers & compatible with Windows, Mac, Android, and iOS
Reverse Video - download the free app and edit videos on iPhone, iPad, or Mac
Clipchamp - online video editing tool for Windows
NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Contest begins at 9:00 a.m. PT on 6/1/24 & ends 11:59 p.m. PT on 8/13/24; but, to be eligible to win Grand Prize, one must enter by 11:59 p.m. PT on 7/30/24. Open to legal residents of the 50 U.S. & D.C., who are 18+ and the parent or legal guardian of at least (1) child between 8-16 years of age. Grand Prize winner must travel 8/16/24-8/18/24. See Official Rules for full details including entry periods, entry requirements, prize descriptions and judging criteria. Void where prohibited.
let the summer fun begin!
Challenge #6:
Some apps that might help you create your challenge video are:
iMovie - download the free app to edit videos on Mac and iPhone
Capcut - sign up for free, edit videos on browsers & compatible with Windows, Mac, Android, and iOS
Reverse Video - download the free app and edit videos on iPhone, iPad, or Mac
Clipchamp - online video editing tool for Windows
This week, we’re exploring the fascinating world of forced perspective! Your challenge for Week 2 of summer camp is to create a forced perspective illusion that really wows us. Can you make your tallest friend look shorter than your shortest friend? Can you make your cat look taller than you? Get creative with placing objects closer and farther away to shoot a video using forced perspective that's got us doing double takes of disbelief. Use angles and distance to create optical illusions, making objects appear larger, smaller, closer, or farther away than they really are.
There will be four winners for each of the summer's six super challenges. Challenge winners will receive a challenge prize pack: a signed patch, a signed backpack, and a signed Phat Gus.
Then, from those winners, Mark will choose the grand prize winner who will be invited to the real-life CrunchLab and star in the 12th and final video with Mark Rober himself.
Ready to participate? Head over to campcrunchlabs.com/challenges to submit your creation.
Stay tuned for the final weeks of Camp CrunchLabs coming up soon. We'll put all our skills to the ultimate test! Keep building, creating, and having fun!
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Not Subscribed? Not a Problem!
Whether your kids are new to STEM or practically professionals, the Build Box and the Hack Pack are the perfect way to foster their love for science and engineering! Each box comes with an awesome build-it-yourself toy, and we'll teach them how to build it AND the STEM principles at work!
US Shipping Cost FREE
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* Camp CrunchLabs Contest: NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Contest begins at 9:00 a.m. PT on 6/1/24 & ends 11:59 p.m. PT on 8/13/24; but, to be eligible to win Grand Prize, one must enter by 11:59 p.m. PT on 7/30/24. Open to legal residents of the 50 U.S. & D.C., who are 18+ and the parent or legal guardian of at least (1) child between 8-16 years of age. Grand Prize winner must travel 8/16/24-8/18/24. See Official Rules for full details including entry periods, entry requirements, prize descriptions and judging criteria. Void where prohibited.
