Catch Them Young — Kiting Club
Inspiring curiosity, hands-on STEM and community pride through safe, low-cost kiting activities for Command Secondary School.
Why a Kiting Club?
Kiting is joyful, accessible, and an excellent gateway into science, creativity, and engineering for young learners. Building and flying kites teaches aerodynamics, teamwork, and design thinking. Command Secondary School can lead the next generation of innovators through this fun, hands-on approach.
Structure & Benefits
The Kiting Club runs weekly under a supervising teacher — designed to be inclusive, safe, and full of fun learning.
Core Activities
- Design & build eco-friendly kites.
- Learn safe flying practices and teamwork.
- Discover flight science & aerodynamics.
- Explore renewable Airborne Wind Energy.
- Host school kite festivals & exhibitions.
Benefits
- Boosts STEM engagement through fun projects.
- Builds confidence, creativity, and teamwork.
- Connects students with global mentors (AWEIA).
- Positions CSS Lagos as a pioneer in STEM innovation.
Learning Outcomes
- Understand lift, drag, and flight stability principles.
- Demonstrate teamwork and safe flying practices.
- Apply design thinking to improve performance.
- Gain exposure to renewable energy and AWE careers.
Practical Needs
All that’s required: a safe open space, one supervising teacher, and inexpensive materials (paper, nylon, sticks, tape). AWEIA will provide mentorship, guidance, and recognition for student achievements.
Global Reference
Kite festivals unite communities across continents — from Canada to India. Establishing the Kiting Club at CSS Lagos positions it among the world’s first secondary-school initiatives linking kiting with education, sustainability, and Airborne Wind Energy.
Join the Movement
Let’s launch the first-ever Kiting Club in Africa — empowering young innovators to soar higher through science and imagination.