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Winter School Break MINDS IN MOTION PROGRAM

The Scarsdale PRC, in conjunction with Minds in Motion, is offering two exciting programs during the Winter Recess:

14 in 1 Robot Adventure
DATES: February 18 – 21 
(Tuesday – Friday)
TIME: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
LOCATION: Girl Scout House, 
37 Wayside Lane, Scarsdale,
AGES: 6-12
FEE: $220

Come and take home your very own 14 in 1 educational solar robot kit! Every hour more solar energy reaches the Earth then humans use in an entire year! Learn how solar energy works and witness firsthand how this technology can harness the sun’s energy source. This kit contains unique components and parts that operate on land and water. Construct 14 different solar powered robots from functional to comical designs which include a tortoise bot, bug bot, paddle bot, tumbler bot, monster bot, big wheeler bot, car bot, surfer bot, and rowing bot! Working with its motor, gears, and solar panel, watch your solar bot come to life without any batteries as it uses the power of the sun. Take part in one of the alternative energies that is used most widely across the globe. Use your own creativity, put your mind in motion, and create your own designs!

Hydropower Explorers
DATES: February 18 – 21 
(Tuesday – Friday)
TIME: 12:30 – 3:30 PM
LOCATION: Girl Scout House,
37 Wayside Lane, Scarsdale
AGES: 6-12
FEE: $220

Come explore the power of water by building models and conducting experiments with your very own Hydropower kit! Embark on thrilling hands-on activities as you assemble up to 12 working experiments. Learn how different devices are used to extract useful energy, from a waterwheel in a small stream to a giant turbine in a tidal power station! The full-color, 32-page manual offers illustrated instructions and scientific information. Build a sawmill, and a hammer mill to harness the energy of moving water to do different types of physical work! With your classmates, you will witness and investigate the intriguing properties of water. You can even construct a hydroelectric power station to generate electricity and light an LED! Learn where the energy in oceans and rivers comes from and discover how we can generate electricity from them. Come join in this educational and hands-on hydro-powered adventure!

Register for the Full Day (both programs, 9AM-3:30 PM, with supervised lunch) for $350! Register at Scarsdale.gov/recreation

** Breaks will be given. Have your child bring a snack and plenty to drink. **

Registration deadline: February 14, 2025 Please register in advance. NO “WALK-IN” registrations will be accepted.

NO REFUNDS will be issued after the program begins.

Pro-Rating is Not Available.

Village of Scarsdale

Village Hall – 1001 Post Road, Scarsdale, NY 10583 / Recreation Department – 244 Heathcote Road, Scarsdale