We create a solar boat

In the solar crafting course for children and adolescents, we build a water-worthy boat from recycling materials like a fish can, cardboard, and straws, which is powered by a photovoltaic cell and a solar motor with a ship's propeller. The high-performance solar cell generates electricity from light based on the photovoltaic principle and makes the boat move even on cloudy days. Here, the children learn how to create SOMETHING useful out of NOTHING (discarded waste and free solar energy). When the sun shines or there is good light, the completed solar boats will take their rounds in the paddling pool or fountain, powered solely by the sun's energy. The children will craft their own toy and recognize the free energy from sunlight, taking their boat home with them. The super solar boat has a solar cell that is about 3 times larger and thus operates significantly faster.

More info at: www.solarbasteln.de

Price: Euro 16.00 (including materials) - Super solar boat 25.00 Euro
Duration: approx. 3 ½ hours
Target group: children aged 9 – 14 years
Minimum 7, maximum 16 people

Registration at the tourist office at least 2 days in advance: 0043 6226 83 84 41 or faistenau@salzkammergut.at

Morning from 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.; in the workshop room of the sports middle school in Faistenau

To be brought by the children:
One to two fish cans, about 15 cm long and 8 cm wide, oval and empty,
For the super solar course: fish cans measuring 21 cm x 8 cm (fried herring fillets)
Please do not press the edge, as it will be needed during crafting
A container for transporting the boat (shoe box, box,...)
strong scissors, large set square, pencil, a snack for the break
Hot glue guns, cardboard, and other materials will be provided by the course leader.