Becoming a Panda
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The Pandas Guild is thoughtfully curated to provide an engaging and educational experience for children in the 6 to 8 age range. Building upon the foundational knowledge acquired in the younger age group, the “Pandas” category introduces more complex engineering concepts while maintaining an atmosphere of curiosity and creativity.
Activities in this category are designed to be more structured, introducing participants to fundamental engineering principles through age-appropriate challenges and projects. The goal is to foster a deeper understanding of how things work.
Participants engage in hands-on projects that encourage problem-solving and critical thinking. These projects may involve designing and building simple structures, experimenting with basic circuits, and exploring the principles of motion.
The “Pandas” category may include an introductory exploration of basic coding concepts through age-appropriate platforms. This introduction sparks an early interest in programming and technology.
We designed a curriculum consisting of:
- 12 Activity Badges
- Two Challenge Awards
- A Top Award
- A Membership Award
Awards
Membership Award
A membership award is given to a Panda when he/she has signed up to be a Panda by submitting an application form, parents consent form and a social media approval form,
Chief Engineer's Guild Award
This is the highest award a Panda can earn. To complete it, you need to earn Eight Activity Badges of your choice, as well as all three of the Challenge Awards.
Challenge Awards
Challenge Awards are all about stepping outside your comfort zone. Try out something you wouldn’t normally be interested in. Take the lead on something that scares you. Along the way, you’ll unlock hidden talents and stand tall.
Activity Badges
Become an expert in something you love, or try something shiny and new. There’s a badge to suit each and every Panda.
Parental Involvement
The involvement of parents continues to be encouraged, with resources provided to extend learning beyond guild sessions. Parents are informed about their child’s progress, fostering a collaborative approach to education.