5 Outdoor, STEM & Building Activities for Kids
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Make a DIY Compass
Learn how to find North by making a simple compass from household items — a fun and hands-on introduction to magnetism and navigation.
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Sand Volcanoes
Shape your own volcano from beach sand, then pour water into the top to watch your ‘lava’ flow!
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Build a sandcastle
Get creative at the beach with a classic sandcastle build! Whether it’s a simple tower or an elaborate fortress, sandcastle building is pure, hands-on fun for kids of all ages.
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Paper Airplane Challenge
Create and test different paper airplane designs in this exciting STEM activity that combines creativity with basic physics concepts.
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Balloon Rocket Race
Watch balloons zip across the room as kids explore the power of air and motion! This fast-paced experiment is part race, part physics fun.