The Klutz Maker Lab: Ultimate Spy Vault & Code Kit is the perfect craft kit for young spies and budding engineers ages 8-13. This hands-on activity set offers the chance to build a fully functional spy vault with double-security features, ensuring that all of your most prized possessions remain safe from prying eyes or meddling agents. In addition to creating a vault, kids will explore the fascinating world of codes, secret messages, and security systems. By learning about circuits, encoding, and fingerprinting, children not only develop their problem-solving skills but also engage in a fun, interactive way of learning STEM concepts.
The kit provides everything needed to build an ultra-secure vault, complete with a door alarm and a customizable combination lock. Children can also create their own diversion safe to hide items and scare off any intruders with the buzzer and door alarm system. Along with a detailed 32-page book, the kit offers a wide range of spy-themed activities, encouraging kids to experiment and explore the science of security. It's the perfect gift for kids who love gadgets and hands-on learning, helping them develop valuable skills in engineering, coding, and critical thinking while having fun.
Klutz was founded in 1977 in Palo Alto, California, by three Stanford graduates with a passion for making learning fun. Known for its award-winning activity kits and hands-on creativity books, Klutz inspires kids to build confidence through play, exploration, and STEM learning. Each kit combines step-by-step instructions with high-quality materials, blending education with entertainment. Discover Klutz at ANB Baby for engaging, skill-building fun kids and parents love.
Build Your Own Spy Vault: Create a double-security vault to protect your belongings, complete with a buzzing door alarm.
Code and Decoding Activities: Learn the basics of encoding and decoding secret messages, adding an educational element to the fun.
Pressure Plate Alarm: Craft your own door or pressure plate alarm to catch any intruders with a buzzing sound.
STEM/STEAM Learning: Explore the science of circuits, fingerprinting, and security systems, promoting critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Complete Set for Construction: Includes everything you need, such as plastic vault panels, buzzer, battery box, and more.
Easy-to-Follow Instructions: A 32-page instruction book guides you step-by-step in building your vault and learning about spy activities.
Dimensions: | 8" L x 1.75" W x 11.75" H |
Weight: | 1.08 lbs |
Product Type: | STEM/STEAM Craft Kit |
Learning Focus: | Engineering, Coding, Fingerprinting, Circuitry |
Recommended Use | |
Suitable Age: | 8 - 13 years |
Brand: | Klutz |
Manufacturer SKU: | 858924 |
UPC: | 730767589240 |
The recommended age range for this kit is 8 to 13 years, making it perfect for young learners and aspiring engineers.
You can build a double-security vault with a door alarm and learn how to make and break codes, create secret messages, and construct a diversion safe.
Yes, the kit includes everything you need to build your spy vault, including plastic panels, a buzzer, cord, battery box, and more.
Absolutely! The kit comes with clear instructions and easy-to-follow steps, making it accessible for beginners.
The kit focuses on STEM/STEAM learning, teaching kids about engineering, circuitry, coding, and problem-solving in a fun and interactive way.
While the vault is designed for play, it is a fun way to engage with concepts of security. It may not be suitable for storing valuable items in real life, but it is excellent for imaginative play.
The kit includes a buzzer and circuitry components that allow you to create a working door alarm that buzzes when triggered.
The kit is designed as a standalone set and does not require additional products, but you can combine it with other Klutz kits to expand your creative play.
Your child will develop skills in engineering, coding, problem-solving, and critical thinking as they build and experiment with the kit.
The time to complete the project varies based on the child's skill level, but it typically takes a few hours to finish the vault and begin experimenting with codes.