The Build a Better (Robot) Trap Team Builder at TELUS Spark Science Centre in Calgary
TEAM BUILDERS

Build a Better (Robot) Trap

A Hands-On Innovation Challenge

Format

Facilitated, hands-on building challenge

Duration

90 minutes (extendable upon request)

Capacity & Space Requirements

15 people or less – One Classroom

15-30 people – Double Studio

Over 30 people – Feature Gallery

Price

$37 per person, includes admission to TELUS Spark

Creativity. Collaboration. Controlled Chaos.

Put your team's innovation, problem-solving, and teamwork to the test in this fast-paced design challenge inspired by the legendary Rube Goldberg. Armed with a mix of everyday materials, your mission is to engineer the most elaborate, inventive, and functional "Robot Trap"—a whimsical contraption designed to capture a pesky, mouse-sized robot.

But here’s the catch: perfection isn’t the goal—iterative design, creative risk-taking, and teamwork are! This challenge will push teams to brainstorm, prototype, test, and refine their designs under the guidance of a dynamic facilitator. The grand finale? A high-energy showdown where teams unveil their contraptions and celebrate their successes (and spectacular failures!).

Teams are encouraged to record and share their final creations—celebrate your team’s ingenuity and have a keepsake of the experience!

Best for: Engineering, product development, and problem-solving teams.

Great for: Teams that like hands-on challenges, tech-based problem-solving, and innovation.

Key Skills Developed:

  • Engineering Mindset – Design, build, and refine your contraption.
  • Hands-On Problem Solving – Learn through trial and error.
  • Precision & Patience – Fine-tune mechanisms for optimal performance.
  • Innovation Under Pressure – Push creative limits in a timed challenge.

TEAM BUILDER ADD-ON'S

Meeting Room Rental

Need a space to brainstorm, debrief, or celebrate? Spark has you covered!

Reserve a private meeting room before or after your Team Builders experience. Perfect for strategy sessions, presentations, or just unwinding with your team.

Price: Varies by location

Food & Beverage Packages

Fuel your team with delicious eats and refreshing drinks!

From coffee breaks to full meals, Spark offers catering options to keep your team energized. Choose from a variety of snacks, lunches, or cocktail-style receptions to complement your experience.

Price: Inquire for menu options!

AI & Machine Learning

Learn about artificial intelligence, neural networks, and how these tools teach Flint cool tricks!

If you’re lucky, Flint may even show you what she’s learned! This show includes a meet & greet with Spark’s official education ambassador, Flint the robo-dog.

Time: 45 minutes

Price: $600

Price to add on to a room rental or Team Builder program: $500

Flint Meet and Greet

Adopted all the way from Boston Dynamics, Flint will steal your heart...not to mention your shoes, tennis balls and snacks.

Flint the robo-dog is the poster-pooch for tech learning programs and is also full of personality. Invite her to your event for 30 minutes and delight your team.

Time: 30 mins

Price: $300

Science Activations

Ready for an extra dose of science fun? Look no further – Spark has just the thing you're searching for!

Experience options: fire experiments, cryogenic experiments, brain and heart wearable fashion, and more. Inquire for more details!

Time: 30 minutes

Price: $250 per experience

Take your Team Builders experience to the next level! From private meeting spaces and catering options to hands-on science activations and a meet & greet with Flint the robo-dog, these extras ensure a memorable team event at Spark.

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