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Mission to Mars (Grades 5–6)


Enrichment for Youth / Jenks West Intermediate After-School Classes -
Fall 2026

Blast off into a hands-on space adventure where students tackle the challenges of surviving on Mars. Campers will design and test straw rockets, engineer protective landers for safe astronaut landings, and explore radiation through UV science experiments. They’ll create mini greenhouses to grow food in space and build sturdy base camp shelters using recyclable materials, testing them against simulated extreme weather. The mission concludes with designing simple robots or robotic grabbers to collect “soil samples” from the Martian surface. This action-packed STEM camp blends engineering, teamwork, and creativity for an unforgettable journey to the Red Planet.

Debra Oakley

I have 20 years of teaching experience and I've had the privilege of teaching at Jenks for 4 years. Math and Science have always been my favorite subjects to teach. STEM allows for a hands-on learning experience that inspires and empowers students to be creative and innovative.

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  Debra Oakley


West Intermediate : Room 502
Tuesdays, Sep 29 - Oct 20
2:30 - 4:00 PM

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Grades   5th - 6th

$ 85.00
Course Fee