KidWind Challenge

Update news! Even though the 2020 Wind Challenge was postponed to May 2021, three of our KidWind Middle School team members entered their wind turbines into competition. Please see Wind Tunnel Testing to learn about the Wind Geek Award!

At Makersmiths, KidWind initiatives help youth explore wind energy through the hands-on, investigative, and exciting KidWind Challenge!

  • Team members discover the promise and limitations of wind energy technology

  • As team members, they design, build, and test a functional creative wind turbine.

  • Teams compete with their peers in a supportive environment

Coaches: Diane Painter and Jennifer Chu.

Questions? Contact diane.painter@makersmiths.org

Northern VA Challenge: Tuesday, April 14 at the 4H Center in Front Royal, VA.

State Challenge: Friday, May 1 at James Madison University

Visit: https://virginiakwc.wixsite.com/kwcva

National KidWind Challenge: June 1-4 in Denver, CO

Visit: https://virginiakwc.wixsite.com/kwcva/national-wind-challenge