Makers Lab - Go-Karts: 20/07/2026 - 24/07/2026

20/07/2026 - 24/07/2026 HAVE YOU EVER DRIVEN A GO KART? DO YOU KNOW HOW THEY’RE BUILT? JOIN US ON THIS CHALLENGING BUT FUN MISSION TO FIND OUT. You’ll get to build one, test it AND race it! ~full description~ Mission Synopsis In this week-long mission, you will learn the basics of engineering by designing, building and testing pedal-powered go-karts in small teams. Your mission will start with a large pile of materials: wood, pedals, timber, nuts, bolts, screws, wheels and more. Supported by professional makers, you will sketch out initial ideas and designs until you’re ready to start prototyping. Using 3D drawing apps, you will design, make and refine your prototypes until you’re ready to start building at full scale. You will be working with drills, saws, and other basic hand tools. Skills acquired in the mission will include designing, measuring, tool use and tool safety, construction and engineering basics, and teamwork! The week will end with some exciting driving challenges. Everyone will get a copy of the model plans to take home. INSPIRED BY THE MAKER MOVEMENT, THIS ENGINEERING-LED MISSION GIVES CAMPERS A RARE OPPORTUNITY TO BUILD FULL-SCALE AND FULLY FUNCTIONING GO KARTS. THEY WILL THEN BE ABLE TO HAVE ANOTHER GO AT HOME, USING THEIR OWN PLANS. Daily Itinerary Please note that our daily itinerary is a guide, and some activities may need to be changed or rescheduled when circumstances occasionally make it difficult for us to run them, including poor weather. We’ll always do our best to offer enjoyable alternatives and, wherever possible, run the planned activity on an alternative day. Mission Fact File TYPE OF MISSION Makers Lab RECOMMENDED AGE RANGE 9 - 11 (Years 5 and 6) Because of the nature of this mission and the specific skills and activities involved, it is only suitable for children aged 9 and above. If you have any questions or would like to discuss whether it’s right for your child, please feel free to call or email the team - we’ll be very happy to advise. FACILITATION This mission is delivered by facilitators experienced in design and making with children, with a professional and educational background. We operate an overall ratio of between 1:8 and 1:10 in our camps. All facilitators are DBS and reference checked; all undergo The Hive in-house safeguarding training. Sites include fully qualified First Aiders. MISSION DURATION Five-day mission with the flexibility to book 1 - 5 days. DAILY TIMES The mission runs from 9.30am to 4pm. Extended care is also available from 8.30am to 6pm - an additional charge applies. END OF MISSION SHOWCASE All Hive missions finish with an exhibition, showcase or performance for parents. The format depends on each particular mission. We usually ask parents to arrive between 15 and 30 minutes early to get the most out of the showcases. PRICES The price for this mission starts at £84.00 per child for 1 day. We also offer sibling, multi-week and group discounts. Please click here to see our price list. HIVE T-SHIRT One free Hive T-Shirt is given to each child on this mission. Replacements will be charged for at a rate of £8.00 per T-shirt.