What you'll do
Put your own spin on a classic toy with a fantastically fast twirling top. Use cardboard to construct your circular spinner and handle, testing and redesigning for a well-balanced rotation. Be determined to master top-turning pro tips and troubleshoot your technique. Learn how different shapes and color combinations can create optical illusions when they spin, then make patterned paper toppers designed to dazzle at dizzying speeds.
What you'll need
Materials
- 1 thin cardboard box (cereal or other food packaging), 4 x 4″ or larger, opened and flattened
- 1 circular object, approximately 4″ Dia. (to trace a circle)
- 1-2 sheets of standard-size white paper
- 1 set of drawing tools (markers, crayons or colored pencils)
- 1 penny
- 2+ small paper clips
- Tape (any type)
- Scissors
- Pencil
Technology
- Computer or tablet with speaker and camera
- Internet access
- Zoom application installed
- Signed in with your child’s name
- Unmuted (the instructor will manage class muting/unmuting)
Additional Prep
Clear at least 1 square foot of flat, smooth space on your child’s work surface for top testing (in addition to space for construction), ideally on the same level as their computer or tablet so the instructor can help them troubleshoot.
What you'll take away
- Cardboard construction, drawing and top-spinning techniques
- The skills to be determined and understand that mastery takes effort
- A well-balanced, fast-twirling top with optical illusion-adorned toppers
Join the community
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ELL
Some bilingual staff & support for multilingual families.
Mga Espesyal na Pangangailangan
Support for Students with Special Needs (Oakland Camp Director has a Masters in Special Education).
Mga deal
Yes. Every year, we award thousands of weeks of specially priced camp through our financial assistance program. Apply on our Financial Assistance page. Scholarships available.