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SUMMARY:Entrepreneur Bootcamp Alachua
DESCRIPTION:Entrepreneur Bootcamp\nFrom Idea to Action—Launch Your First Venture \nReady to take your entrepreneurial thinking to the next level? The Entrepreneur Bootcamp is an intensive 8-week experience designed for students (ages 10–16) who have completed the Entrepreneur Think Tank or already have a business\, product\, or project idea they want to explore. \nThis program turns ideas into real-world action. Students will dive deep into the entrepreneurial journey—learning how to evaluate their idea\, research the market\, develop a product or service\, and create a brand. They’ll build a mini business plan and pitch it with confidence by the end of the program. \nWhether they’re launching a small business\, a product prototype\, or a social impact idea\, students will be guided through each step with mentorship\, feedback\, and plenty of creative freedom. \n\nWhat Students Will Do:\n\n\nRefine and validate a business or product idea \n\n\nConduct basic market research and customer interviews \n\n\nCreate a budget and plan for materials\, pricing\, and profit \n\n\nLearn branding basics and design a simple logo or pitch deck \n\n\nBuild a prototype or visual model of their idea \n\n\nPresent a final pitch to peers\, mentors\, or a guest panel \n\n\n\nReal Skills They’ll Gain:\n\n\nCritical thinking and financial literacy \n\n\nPresentation and communication skills \n\n\nDesign\, branding\, and prototyping \n\n\nSelf-confidence\, leadership\, and resilience \n\n\nThis bootcamp is hands-on\, fast-paced\, and results-driven—with just enough structure to guide them and enough freedom to make it their own. \n\n📅 Bootcamp Details\nDates: September 23rd – November 11th 2025Time: Tuesdays 6:30 pm – 8:00 pmLocation: Good Life Station\, 14933 Main St\, Alachua\, FL 32615Ages: 8–16Cost: $125.00Prerequisite: An approved idea proposal through an interview process \n\nWhy Bootcamp?\n\n\nTake your business idea from concept to pitch \n\n\nLearn real-world entrepreneurial skills in a fun\, supportive setting \n\n\nBuild something you’re proud of—and maybe even launch it! \n\n\nGain confidence and clarity about your strengths and passions
URL:https://edisonkidsinc.org/event/entrepreneur-bootcamp-alachua/
LOCATION:Good Life Station\, 14933 Main St\, Alachua\, FL\, 32615\, United States
CATEGORIES:Alachua
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SUMMARY:Sock Launcher Catapult Challenge Workshop Alachua
DESCRIPTION:Sock Launcher Catapult Challenge – Aim\, Launch\, Score! \nJoin 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. \nGuided 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. \nWhat to Expect: \n\n\nLearn the science behind catapult mechanics and projectile motion \n\n\nUse the Engineering Design Process to solve a real-world problem \n\n\nBuild and test a functional catapult using household and craft materials \n\n\nCompete in a friendly challenge to launch socks into a laundry hamper \n\n\nDevelop teamwork\, creativity\, and critical thinking skills \n\n\nWorkshop Details: \n\n\nDuration: 2 hours \n\n\nDate: Tuesday September 30th 2025 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm \n\n\nLocation: The Old School House\, 23760 NW 187th Ave\, High Springs\, FL 32643 \n\n\nCost: $40.00 all materials provided \n\n\nPerfect 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!
URL:https://edisonkidsinc.org/event/sock-launcher-catapult-challenge-workshop-alachua/
LOCATION:The Old School House\, 23760 NW 187th Ave\, High Springs\, FL\, 32643\, United States
CATEGORIES:Alachua
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SUMMARY:Conductivity Detectives Workshop Alachua
DESCRIPTION:Conductivity Detectives: Build & Test Your Own Conductivity Device!  \nGet ready for a shockingly fun and educational experience in our 2-hour Conductivity Device Workshop! In this hands-on STEM session\, students will explore the fascinating world of electrical conductivity by building a simple device that can test whether everyday objects are conductors or insulators. \nCombining both the Engineering Design Process and the Scientific Method\, students will not only design and build their own working conductivity tester\, but also conduct experiments to explore and record which materials allow electricity to flow. They’ll make hypotheses\, test variables\, collect data\, and analyze their results—just like real scientists and engineers. \nWhat to Expect: \n\n\nLearn the difference between conductors and insulators \n\n\nBuild a working conductivity testing device using basic electronic components \n\n\nUse the Engineering Design Process to plan\, build\, and refine their device \n\n\nApply the Scientific Method to test\, record\, and evaluate conductivity in various materials \n\n\nPractice critical thinking\, data analysis\, and hands-on problem-solving \n\n\nDiscover how these principles apply to real-world electronics and technology \n\n\nWorkshop Details: \n\n\nDuration: 2 hours \n\n\nDates: Tuesday October 7th 10am -12 pm \n\n\nLocation: The Old House School\, 23760 NW 187th Ave\, High Springs\, FL 32643 \n\n\nCost: $40.00 includes all materials \n\n\nThis workshop is the perfect blend of creativity\, science\, and engineering—designed to spark curiosity and build confidence through exploration and invention. Register today and let your child become a conductivity detective!
URL:https://edisonkidsinc.org/event/conductivity-detectives-workshop-alachua/
LOCATION:The Old School House\, 23760 NW 187th Ave\, High Springs\, FL\, 32643\, United States
CATEGORIES:Alachua
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SUMMARY:Weather Watchers: Clouds Workshop Alachua
DESCRIPTION:Weather Watchers: Can Clouds Help Us Predict the Weather?  \nStep into the role of a young meteorologist in our 2-hour Weather Watchers Workshop\, where science meets the sky! In this hands-on\, inquiry-based session\, students will use the Scientific Method to explore the theory: Can we predict the weather by observing clouds? Through observation\, hypothesis\, data collection\, and analysis\, they’ll learn how cloud types relate to changing weather patterns—and whether they can make accurate forecasts based on what they see in the sky. \nStudents will practice identifying common cloud types\, explore the conditions that create them\, and conduct real-time experiments and simulations to test their predictions. This workshop fosters curiosity\, critical thinking\, and scientific observation\, all while helping students see the world around them through a new lens. \nWhat to Expect: \n\n\nLearn to identify and classify different types of clouds \n\n\nExplore how clouds form and what they reveal about upcoming weather \n\n\nUse the Scientific Method to form hypotheses and test weather predictions \n\n\nCollect and analyze observational data like real meteorologists \n\n\nStrengthen skills in scientific reasoning\, pattern recognition\, and critical thinking \n\n\nWorkshop Details: \n\n\nDuration: 2 hours \n\n\nDate: Tuesday October 21st 2025 10 am – 12 pm \n\n\nLocation: The Old School House\, 23760 NW 187th Ave \n\n\nCost: $40.00 all materials included \n\n\nPerfect for curious minds and budding scientists\, this workshop blends earth science with hands-on exploration in a fun and engaging way. Register today and let your child discover how the sky can be a natural weather lab!
URL:https://edisonkidsinc.org/event/weather-watchers-clouds-workshop-alachua/
LOCATION:The Old School House\, 23760 NW 187th Ave\, High Springs\, FL\, 32643\, United States
CATEGORIES:Alachua
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SUMMARY:Edison Robotics League Combat Meet Nov Alachua
DESCRIPTION:Edison Robotics League: Combat Meet\nThe next Edison Robotics League competition is here! Open to all students who have completed the Combat Robotics Workshop\, this double-elimination meet will put your engineering and driving skills to the test. \nCompetitors will battle head-to-head for leaderboard points and prizes while gaining real-world experience in design\, repair\, and strategy under pressure. \n📅 Date: Tuesday November 4th 2026🕘 Time: 2:30 pm – 4:00 pm📍 Location: The Old Schoolhouse/Swampbots\, 23760 NW 187th Ave\, High Springs\, FL⚙️ Format: Double Elimination🏆 Eligibility: Students who have completed the Combat Robotics Workshop
URL:https://edisonkidsinc.org/event/edison-robotics-league-combat-meet-nov-alachua/
LOCATION:The Old School House\, 23760 NW 187th Ave\, High Springs\, FL\, 32643\, United States
CATEGORIES:Alachua,Edison Robotics League
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SUMMARY:Kennedy Space Center Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:Edison Kids Field Trip: Kennedy Space Center\nFriday\, May 1st\, 2026 \nJoin us for an unforgettable day of exploration\, innovation\, and real-world STEM inspiration at Kennedy Space Center! \nThis is more than a field trip — it’s a chance for our students to step into the world of engineers\, astronauts\, and space pioneers. \n\nWhat to Expect\n\nWalk beneath real rockets and spaceflight artifacts\nExperience interactive STEM exhibits\nLearn about NASA missions and space exploration\nConnect what we build in Edison Kids to real-world engineering\n\n\nWho Can Attend\n\nEdison Kids students\nSiblings (age appropriate)\nParents/guardians/grandparents\n\nThis is a family field trip — parents are required to attend. \n\nCost\n\nStudents: $22 per child\nAdults: Estimated $55–$77 per adult(Final adult price depends on total group size)\n\n\nRegistration & Deposit\nTo secure your spot\, a $20 non-refundable deposit per family is required. \n\nDeposit is applied toward your total cost\nSpots are not reserved without deposit\nFinal balance will be invoiced once headcount is confirmed\n\n\nImportant Dates\n\nRegistration Deadline: April 10th\, 2026\nFinal Balance Due: April 24th\, 2026\nField Trip Date: Friday\, May 1st\, 2026\n\n\nImportant Notes\n\nThis is a group rate event — pricing depends on participation\nAll attendees must be registered in advance\nNo refunds on deposits (as tickets are secured based on headcount)\n\n\nWhy This Matters\nAt Edison Kids\, we don’t just build robots —we build future engineers. \nThis trip connects everything they’re learning to the real world: \n\nEngineering design\nInnovation\nProblem-solving at scale\n\nSecure your place today!
URL:https://edisonkidsinc.org/event/kennedy-space-center-field-trip/
LOCATION:Kennedy Space Center\, Space Commerce Way\, Merritt Island\, FL\, 32953\, United States
CATEGORIES:Alachua,Jax Launch Pad
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