This club is all about learning by playing and doing - e.g. They want to play a game remotely with their friends - they need to know what an IP address is and what it does, and what roles a Host/Server and Client play. There might be a short quiz or two scattered around, but it's my belief that if club members can get excited about what they're making, they will 'hopefully' be more receptive to learning about all the (boring) little bits that come together to make it happen.
Nothing beyond the 3 requirements on the home page (they can listen and they can follow some "simple" written instructions). Unfortunately due to the adult to child ratio and the type of hands on projects we'll be undertaking, the kids will be responisible for their own work, if they don't do a task they may have little to show for it at the end.
Well if you have any spare USB chargers those would be welcome and if you're interested in the subject let me know; additional help is always welcome.
If you're asking yourself, "Building a rocket sounds dangerous!" I hope to reassure you that each task will be suitably risk assessed and a summary of potential risks an their mitigations will be provided on this site ahead of each session; with the children appropriately briefed during the session. For the most part, the risks posed will be similar to typical craft activities (scissors, glue etc.), any electronic circuits we create will usually be around 5-6v (equivalent to 2 AA batteries), any handling of chemicals (baking soda, vinegar, UV curing resin) will require the use of goggles and other appropriate safety equipment, helmets will be worn for Go-Karts and appropriate distances kept when we launch rockets.
If you have any concerns please feel free to contact me and I will endevour to address them.