🎃🚀Build a Mini Trebuchet at the Giant Pumpkin Festival!🚀🎃
Calling all curious kids ages 6–10 and their grown-ups!
Join us at the Giant Pumpkin Festival on October 3 for a FREE, hands-on science and engineering experience. Kids can build their own miniature popsicle-stick trebuchets with guidance from USU ASME students and discover the science that makes these fascinating machines work.
Build a Mini Trebuchet!
With help from USU ASME Students, kids will build their own miniature popsicle-stick trebuchets and discover the science behind these amazing medieval machines. They’ll explore ideas like force, motion, levers, balance, and engineering—and, of course, get to see what their creations can do!
🚀 What will kids discover? During this hands-on activity, children will:
🔬 Science in the Community
This activity is part of Science In Vivo, a Science.Events initiative that explores creative ways to bring science experiences into existing community events and cultural settings. Rather than asking families to visit a traditional science venue, Science In Vivo brings opportunities for hands-on science and discovery directly into the places and events where communities already gather. The Giant Pumpkin Festival provides the perfect setting to combine community celebration, creativity, and STEM learning!
📅 Event Details
Giant Pumpkin Festival
Date: October 3
Time: 10:00 AM–2:00 PM
Location: Children's Activity Area, Downtown Logan
Cost: FREE
Recommended ages: 6–10, with parents or grown-ups
🎃 Come for the pumpkins. Stay for the science!
Bring your curiosity and your imagination—and get ready to build, experiment, and launch! 🚀
This fun, hands-on activity is a Science.events activity and a Science In Vivo event, bringing science and engineering to life through playful, interactive learning.
Join us at the Giant Pumpkin Festival on October 3 for a FREE, hands-on science and engineering experience. Kids can build their own miniature popsicle-stick trebuchets with guidance from USU ASME students and discover the science that makes these fascinating machines work.
Build a Mini Trebuchet!
With help from USU ASME Students, kids will build their own miniature popsicle-stick trebuchets and discover the science behind these amazing medieval machines. They’ll explore ideas like force, motion, levers, balance, and engineering—and, of course, get to see what their creations can do!
🚀 What will kids discover? During this hands-on activity, children will:
- Build a miniature trebuchet using popsicle sticks and simple materials.
- Learn how trebuchets use force, motion, levers, and balance.
- Experiment with their designs and see engineering principles in action.
- Test their creations and, of course, launch them!
🔬 Science in the Community
This activity is part of Science In Vivo, a Science.Events initiative that explores creative ways to bring science experiences into existing community events and cultural settings. Rather than asking families to visit a traditional science venue, Science In Vivo brings opportunities for hands-on science and discovery directly into the places and events where communities already gather. The Giant Pumpkin Festival provides the perfect setting to combine community celebration, creativity, and STEM learning!
📅 Event Details
Giant Pumpkin Festival
Date: October 3
Time: 10:00 AM–2:00 PM
Location: Children's Activity Area, Downtown Logan
Cost: FREE
Recommended ages: 6–10, with parents or grown-ups
🎃 Come for the pumpkins. Stay for the science!
Bring your curiosity and your imagination—and get ready to build, experiment, and launch! 🚀
This fun, hands-on activity is a Science.events activity and a Science In Vivo event, bringing science and engineering to life through playful, interactive learning.
