Solar Explorers: From S’mores to Mars
Cook a snack using the sun… then power a rover like NASA! Kids explore solar energy by building a solar oven and a solar-powered Mars rover.

Solar Explorers: From S’mores to Mars
What if you could cook a snack using only the sun… and power a rover like NASA?
In this high-energy session, students will explore two incredible ways we harness solar energy: heat and electricity.
First, students will design and build a working solar oven to harness the sun’s heat (and take home everything they need to make s’mores!). Then, they’ll shift gears and build a solar-powered Mars Rover, learning how solar panels convert sunlight into electricity to power real-world technology.
This session is the perfect mix of science, engineering, and space exploration — all powered by the sun.
Get ready to build, test, and explore like a real solar engineer!
Students Will Take Home:
- Solar Oven
- S’mores Kit
- Solar Powered Mars Rover

Session Details:
- 📍 Location: Source The Space, New Cumberland, PA
- 📅 Date: July 7, 2026
- ⏰ Time: 9:00–11:30 AM
- 👧🧒 Ages: Rising 2nd–6th graders
- 👥 Max 20 students per session




