Imagine if every window in a skyscraper could capture the sun’s energy and convert it into electricity? And how about a 3D printer that prints food?! And did you know there’s a Russian designer who’s created a bio-robot refrigerator that keeps things cool using a gel-like substance which uses zero energy?
Imagine if every window in a skyscraper could capture the sun’s energy and convert it into electricity? And how about a 3D printer that prints food?! And did you know there’s a Russian designer who’s created a bio-robot refrigerator that keeps things cool using a gel-like substance which uses zero energy?
Imagine if every window in a skyscraper could capture the sun’s energy and convert it into electricity? And how about a 3D printer that prints food?! And did you know there’s a Russian designer who’s created a bio-robot refrigerator that keeps things cool using a gel-like substance which uses zero energy?
Some of these prototypes will turn into reality. Others will remain in the realm of Sci-Fi. That’s what innovation is about. Already, Microsoft’s AI for Earth programme is developing ways of using artificial intelligence to lower air pollution, clean our oceans, and protect wildlife - sometimes sci-fi has a way of helping us in real life too!
This mission is slightly different from usual Hive missions. It’s about using the power of your imagination, your skills and knowledge to create a Start-Up that could help Planet Earth.
This mission is slightly different from usual Hive missions. It’s about using the power of your imagination, your skills and knowledge to create a Start-Up that could help Planet Earth.
Over 5 days, you will create, develop and start your own Science & Tech business. You’ll have to get your head around capital investment, angels, rapid prototyping, writing a business plan, pitching an idea, branding, leadership… and making money!
The mission will start with an exploration of the problem you’d like to solve. The next step is ideation and prototyping: the process of taking an idea that is in your head and turning it into something that exists in the real world. The final step is strategy: figuring out how to get your idea into the hands of the people who want it and how to create a successful business around it.
The mission will conclude with an opportunity for the teams to pitch their start-ups to an entrepreneur.
FACILITATION
Our Lead Facilitators on this mission tend to be practising Scientists with experience of leading projects for children. They are supported by Enterprise specialist. Parents always receive a full list of facilitators a week or so before the start of camp. We operate an overall ratio of 1:8 in our camps. All facilitators are DBS and reference checked; all undergo The Hive in-house safeguarding training. Sites include several fully qualified First Aiders.
MISSION DURATION
Five-day mission with the flexibility to book 2, 3 or 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 £165 per child for 2 days. 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 per T-shirt.
