WORKSHOP DETAILS

Festival Details

The STEAM Festival brings together students from 27 Nord Anglia Education schools across The Americas Region for an immersive experience focused on creativity, innovation, collaboration, and problem-solving. 

At the heart of the festival is a two-day Buildathon hosted at Windermere Preparatory School. Working in teams, students will tackle a series of engineering and design challenges that encourage them to think critically, test ideas, and apply STEAM concepts in real-world scenarios. Throughout the experience, participants will develop technical skills while strengthening communication, teamwork, and creative thinking. 

As an added enrichment opportunity, students will also participate in a Disney Imagination Campus workshop led by Disney professionals. This exclusive learning experience will complement the Buildathon by providing students with additional insight into how creativity, innovation, and problem-solving are applied in world-class environments.

Our STEAM Festival Buildathon Challenges:

Our STEAM Festival Buildathon Challenges 

Over two days at Windermere Preparatory School, students will work in collaborative teams to complete three engineering design challenges. Each challenge encourages participants to investigate, create, test, and improve solutions while applying STEAM concepts in a hands-on environment. 

Underwater Buildathon: SeaPerch ROV Competition 

Students will explore marine engineering by designing, building, and operating a remotely operated underwater vehicle (ROV). Through a series of underwater missions, teams will apply engineering principles and problem-solving strategies as they navigate challenges requiring precision, control, and teamwork. 

On-Land Buildathon: Mousetrap Car Competition 

Students will design and refine vehicles powered by stored mechanical energy. Through testing and iteration, teams will investigate how design choices influence performance before competing in challenges focused on speed, distance, and engineering ingenuity. 

Hydraulic Buildathon: Precision Machine Design 

Students will construct hydraulic-powered devices inspired by real-world machinery. Working collaboratively, they will design, test, and optimize systems capable of completing precision-based challenges that reward creativity, accuracy, and innovative thinking. 

Disney Imagination Campus Experience 

As part of the festival experience, students will also participate in a Disney Imagination Campus workshop led by Disney professionals. This exclusive learning opportunity will provide students with an engaging, hands-on experience that complements the festival’s focus on creativity, innovation, and real-world problem-solving.

Our Venues

Windermere Preparatory School, located on a scenic 48-acre campus in Windermere, Florida, offers an inspiring environment for STEAM learning. With state-of-the-art labs, makerspaces, and a robotics facility, students engage in interdisciplinary experiences that encourage exploration and innovation through hands-on learning. 

Disney Imagination Campus is an educational initiative by Disney that provides immersive, hands-on learning experiences led by Disney professionals. Through engaging workshops, students explore how creativity, innovation, and problem-solving are applied within one of the world's most recognized entertainment organizations. Surrounded by Disney's culture of storytelling and imagination, students are encouraged to think critically, collaborate effectively, and see STEAM concepts in action. 

Any questions?

If you have any travel, workshop, or logistics queries about this event, please contact the STEAM Festival Event Team at STEAMFestival@nordanglia.com.