{"product_id":"makers-lab-go-karts-20-07-2026-24-07-2026","title":"Makers Lab - Go-Karts: 20\/07\/2026 - 24\/07\/2026","description":"\u003ch3\u003e20\/07\/2026 - 24\/07\/2026\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003eHAVE YOU EVER DRIVEN A GO KART? DO YOU KNOW HOW THEY’RE BUILT? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003eJOIN US ON THIS CHALLENGING BUT FUN MISSION TO FIND OUT. You’ll get to build one, test it AND race it! \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"display: none;\"\u003e~full description~\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMission Synopsis\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this week-long mission, you will learn the basics of engineering by designing, building and testing pedal-powered go-karts in small teams.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou 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!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe week will end with some exciting driving challenges. Everyone will get a copy of the model plans to take home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003eINSPIRED 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDaily Itinerary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0017\/4951\/6352\/files\/Daily_Itinerary_-_Go-Karts_95349bff-cebb-4ed2-9876-8d5e0c75c2d5.pdf?v=1675292488\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0017\/4951\/6352\/files\/DailyItinerary-Go-Karts_dab82bbe-54e6-4e1e-809f-1b5098ea26e5.png?v=1675292371\" alt=\"Daily Itinerary\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0017\/4951\/6352\/files\/Daily_Itinerary_-_Go-Karts_95349bff-cebb-4ed2-9876-8d5e0c75c2d5.pdf?v=1675292488\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"67\" data-end=\"398\" data-is-last-node=\"\"\u003ePlease 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.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"factfile\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMission Fact File\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTYPE OF MISSION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMakers Lab\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRECOMMENDED AGE RANGE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e9 - 11 (Years 5 and 6) \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBecause 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFACILITATION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMISSION DURATION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFive-day mission with the flexibility to book 1 - 5 days.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDAILY TIMES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe mission runs from 9.30am to 4pm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thehive-kids.com\/collections\/all-missions\/mission-type_z__extended-care\"\u003eExtended care\u003c\/a\u003e is also available from 8.30am to 6pm - an additional charge applies.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEND OF MISSION SHOWCASE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAll 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePRICES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe price for this mission starts at £84.00 per child for 1 day. We also offer sibling, multi-week and group discounts. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thehive-kids.com\/pages\/prices\"\u003ePlease click here to see our price list\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHIVE T-SHIRT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOne free Hive T-Shirt is given to each child on this mission. 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