ICC MAIN CENTER SPRING CAMPS 2026 March 16-20 - Neo Engineering Rides & Chess & Sports Camp
Description
NEO ENGINEERING RIDES, SPORTS & CHESS CAMP (AGES 8-12)

Neo Engineering Rides

We bet your child loves going to amusement parks to experience the variety of fast, dropping, and spinning rides, but have they ever thought about the science & physics that goes into building those rides and the people who are responsible for designing them? In Neo Engineering ride camp, students will become engineers of their own amusement park rides and will learn the core physics and engineering concepts used to make a ride thrilling!

Physics and Engineering Concepts
In this camp, students will learn basic physics by examining how the concepts of centripetal and centrifugal force, potential and kinetic energy, gravitational force, and angular momentum apply to the engineering of amusement park rides. Students will get to see these concepts come to life in their own models, enhancing their learning and making difficult concepts much easier to understand.

Amusement Park History
In addition to exploring the basic mechanisms and forces that make amusement park rides so fun, students will also be taught the surprising history of how rides like the Ferris Wheel, Swing Ride, and Bumper Cars came to be.

Problem Solving
It is inevitable that students will face challenges while building, but our programs are structured to positively encourage critical thinking and teamwork to solve problems independently and efficiently.

Gear Systems, Motors, Wheels, and Axles
Students will also explore basic mechanical engineering by building models of their favorite rides using tools like gears, motors, and wheels and axles in order to create movement. Throughout the class they will try various configurations of these parts and learn how their interactions yield different results.

Teamwork and Team Planning
The best amusement park engineers in the world work in teams to design the newest rides in parks, and Neo Engineering Ride camp is no different. We emphasize the importance of good teamwork by focusing on healthy teammate behaviors, using team planning activities, and celebrating collaboration.

Chess:
Strategic and engaging, chess sessions help campers enhance focus, planning, and problem-solving abilities. Kids learn new moves, practice tactics, and enjoy friendly matches that combine fun with mental skill-building.

Sports:
Children will enjoy an active mix of soccer, basketball, athletics, stretching, and warm-up exercises. Fun, game-based activities help develop balance, coordination, focus, and confidence in a playful, age-appropriate way.
Code:
43810
Location:
ICC, 525 Los Coches Street, Milpitas
Dates:
3/16/2026 - 3/20/2026
Time:
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Ages:
Ages 8 - 12
Cost:
$359.00
Availability:
This session has openings
Registration will end on 3/15/2026 at 6:00 PM.
ICC Main Center Extended Care Options
Afternoon Extended Care
Afternoon extended care is available from 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm at ICC Milpitas.
After 6:00 pm $1.00 will be charged per minute.		+ $75.00
Morning care 8:00 AM-9:00 AM
You may drop your child anytime for Morning Extended Care from 8:00am - 9:00 am at ICC Milpitas at an additional cost of $49. 		+ $49.00
ICC Main Center Lunch Option
Hot Lunch
Vegetarian Hot Lunch will be served daily from 12:00pm to 12:45pm. 		+ $60.00
Discounts
ICC MAIN CENTER SPRING EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT
Register early to get $50 off. Valid until March 31st, 2026		$50.00
ICC Main Center Camps Sibling Discount
Sibling Discount offered to the accounts trying to register more than 1 child for the ICC Camps (Summer, Winter, Thanksgiving & Spring)		$20.00