Astrolabe InstituteHandel's Ice Cream

Summer Innovation Challenge

Complete at least 2 creative challenges below, add your signatures, and earn a free scoop at Handel's Homemade Ice Cream in Oviedo.

How It Works

  1. Fill in your student and parent details.
  2. Complete at least 2 of the 7 challenges.
  3. Sign at the bottom, then print your finished packet.
  4. Bring it to Handel's in Oviedo to receive your free ice cream voucher, while supplies last.

Optional

Want to be the Astrolabe Institute Young Inventor Challenge Winner? Submit a short video pitch sharing your original Handel's flavor idea, why customers would love it, and how you would promote it. Parent permission is required.

Winner will be announced on Instagram: @astrolabe_institute

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Student & Parent Information

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A Few Quick Questions

This helps us tailor future programs and send you the right information.

Do you currently homeschool?
What types of programs are you most interested in for your child? (select all that apply)
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Choose Your Challenges

Challenge Instructions

Please complete at least 2 challenges to receive a free ice cream voucher, while supplies last.

If a challenge includes a drawing, students may complete the drawing on the back of the printed page or attach an extra sheet.

If a challenge asks for a flyer, logo, advertisement, or design, students may create it by hand or digitally using a tool like Canva, Google Slides, or another design app. If completed digitally, please print the design and attach it to the packet before turning it in.

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Complete at least 2 challenges to earn your voucher — this updates as you go.

Challenge 1: Build a Mini Ice Cream Business

Create your own pretend ice cream shop. Think like a young entrepreneur and design the basics of your business.

Include:

  • Business name
  • Logo idea
  • 3 flavor ideas
  • Price list
  • Slogan
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Challenge 2: Design a New Flavor

Invent your own ice cream flavor. Make it creative, memorable, and something customers would want to try.

Include:

  • Flavor name
  • Ingredients
  • What makes it special
  • Describe your drawing
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Challenge 3: Ice Cream Party Planner Math

You are planning an ice cream party for 15 kids. Use the pretend price list to answer the 3 questions below - (show your work!)

Pretend Price List

1 scoop of ice cream: $4.001 topping: $0.50Cup + spoon: $0.25Party budget: $75.00

Challenge 4: Write a Sales Pitch

Write a short pitch convincing people to try your ice cream shop or your new flavor. A pitch should be clear, exciting, and persuasive.

Include:

  • Name of your shop or flavor
  • Why people should try it
  • A strong closing sentence
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Challenge 5: STEM Scoop Challenge

How would you keep ice cream from melting during delivery or at an outdoor party? Explain your idea.

Include:

  • Your melting problem
  • Your solution
  • Materials you would use
  • A drawing or explanation
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Challenge 6: Create an Advertisement

Create an ad for your ice cream business. Your ad can be a flyer, poster, social media post, or commercial script.

Include:

  • Business name
  • Flavor or product
  • Price or special offer
  • A reason people should try it
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Challenge 7: Design Ice Cream Packaging

Design packaging for your ice cream - a cup, cone wrapper, take-home container, or pint.

Include:

  • Logo
  • Colors
  • Slogan
  • Flavor name
  • Design details that would attract customers
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Social Media Feature Permission

(Applies only to video submissions.)

I confirm that I am the parent/legal guardian of the child listed on this form. I give Astrolabe Institute permission to share my child's first name, age, image, voice, video submission, and/or challenge work on Astrolabe Institute's social media, website, email updates, and promotional materials.

I understand this permission is optional and my child may still participate and receive a voucher if I do not give permission.

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Confirmation & Signatures

By signing, you confirm the student completed these challenges.

You'll get a printable packet to bring to Handel's in Oviedo.