Sock Launcher Catapult Challenge Workshop Alachua

Sock Launcher Catapult Challenge – Aim, Launch, Score!

Join us for an exciting 2-hour STEM adventure in the Sock Launcher Catapult Workshop! In this hands-on challenge, students will dive into the world of force, motion, and engineering as they explore the mechanics behind catapults. Their mission? Design and build a working catapult that can successfully launch a sock into a laundry hamper using everyday materials.

Guided by the Engineering Design Process in a STEM Fair-style format, students will brainstorm, sketch, build, test, and improve their sock-launching devices. Along the way, they’ll learn key physics concepts like trajectory, tension, and energy transfer—while having a blast turning a common household chore into a competitive engineering feat.

What to Expect:

• Learn the science behind catapult mechanics and projectile motion

• Use the Engineering Design Process to solve a real-world problem

• Build and test a functional catapult using household and craft materials

• Compete in a friendly challenge to launch socks into a laundry hamper

• Develop teamwork, creativity, and critical thinking skills

Workshop Details:

• Duration: 2 hours

• Date: Tuesday September 30th 2025 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm

• Location: The Old School House, 23760 NW 187th Ave, High Springs, FL 32643

• Cost: $40.00 all materials provided

Perfect for curious minds and creative thinkers, this workshop turns learning into an unforgettable experience. Register today and let your child engineer a solution that’s both educational and hilariously fun!