Tesla Coil Workshop - Maker Lab Kids

👥Ages 10+

⏱️3 hours

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦Max 10 students

🏆Students keep their coils!

Large Tesla coil demonstration

Watch electricity arc through the air and light bulbs wirelessly!

Build Your Own Tesla Coil and Take It Home

What Students Will Do

Learn the Science - Understand resonance, electromagnetic fields, and wireless power
Wind Copper Wire - Create the secondary coil by hand-winding hundreds of turns
Solder the Circuit - Build the driver circuit that powers the coil
Test It! - Light CFL bulbs wirelessly with their own Tesla coil
Take It Home - Students keep their working mini Tesla coil!

What Students Will Learn

Electromagnetic Fields

How changing electric currents create magnetic fields that induce currents at a distance.

Resonance

Why matching frequencies between coils creates dramatic energy transfer.

Wireless Power

Tesla's dream of wireless electricity - and how we're finally using it today.

Nikola Tesla

The genius inventor who pioneered AC power, radio, and so much more.

Safety Information

High Voltage, Low Current - Tesla coils produce impressive arcs but at safe current levels
No Touching During Operation - Clear safety protocols during demonstrations
Supervised Soldering - Small groups ensure close attention to hot tools
Safety Glasses Required - Eye protection during all build phases
Mini Coils Are Safe - Take-home coils run on 9V battery at safe levels

What's Included

Mini Tesla coil kits
Soldering equipment
CFL bulbs for testing
Safety equipment
9V batteries

Workshop Details

Format: One-time workshop with demonstrations and build phases
Duration: 3 hours
Group Size: Maximum 10 students
Space Needed: Tables, outlets, and room for demonstrations
Equipment: All included - mini Tesla coil kits, soldering stations
Takeaway: Students keep their working mini Tesla coil!

Perfect For

Physics Classes - Electromagnetism, resonance, AC/DC current
STEM Showcases - Dramatic demonstration that draws crowds
Advanced Students - Ages 10+ ready for detailed electronics
Maker Spaces - Add high-voltage excitement to your program
Science Fairs - Students can demonstrate their coils at events

Why Schools Love This

Pure Wow Factor - Lightning and wireless power capture everyone's attention
Real Electronics - Students solder and build real working circuits
Physics Made Visible - Electromagnetic concepts become tangible
Historical Connection - Learn about Nikola Tesla's work
Unique Experience - No other program offers this!

Tesla Coils in Action

Large Tesla coil with arcs

Mini Tesla coil lighting bulb

Students assembling Tesla coils