Goldberg Machines

Chain Reaction Challenge: Build a Rube Goldberg Machine!

Working in small teams, participants will learn how motion, energy, and timing come together to make their inventions spring to life. Each group will brainstorm a task—like popping a balloon or ringing a bell—and then design a machine that accomplishes it in the most over-the-top, roundabout way possible.

By the end of the session, families will be invited to watch as each team unveils and activates their completed Rube Goldberg machine in a spectacular, laughter-filled showcase of creativity and engineering!

And don’t worry--we’ve got lunch covered to keep their engines running!

Guardians are required to complete our waiver before the first club meeting--if they haven't already done so for a different SPARKGROUNDS event. All events are led by professionally trained and insured staff who have passed a Level 2 background check. Students can withdraw from a class series at any time simply by emailing us and prorated refunds are always provided automatically.

This SPARKGROUNDS event is available for direct pay through Florida's Step Up FES-EO and PEP scholarships. Find events in the Marketplace by selecting 'find providers' and searching for 'SPARKGROUNDS.'