Science Olympiad© 2025-2026 Hovercraft Kits

Prepare for upcoming competitions with this practice kit, the only kits officially licensed and approved by Science Olympiad!

• Designed hand-in-hand with the National Event Supervisors

• Aligned to NGSS-based Science Olympiad events
• One Hovercraft device can be built from this kit
• Event rules can be downloaded FREE from the Science Olympiad website: soinc.org/rules-2026

This kit features components hand selected by the Science Olympiad Organization.

The 2025-2026 Science Olympiad kits were developed to provide an introduction to each event and are not intended to be an ‘out of the box solution’ for competition. Students and competitors should practice innovation and creativity to make their design their own competition-ready device/activity.

If you purchased a Hovercraft kit this season and received push buttons in your order that only have a momentary 'on', please contact our customer service team and we will send you replacement buttons that have a permanent 'on', as the Science Olympiad event requires. Our apologies for the inconvenience.

Delivery information: Kit contains (2) Pushbutton on/off switches, (2) 9 V batteries, (2) 9 V battery holders, (2) 9 V battery connectors, (1) 12 V DC motor, solid insulated wire (22 gauge), (7) self-adhesive clips, (5) produce bags, (1) 12" wooden dowel, (1) mesh square, (30) nylon cable ties, transparent tape, (1) utility safety knife, (2) axial fans, (2) 5.5" propellers, (2) 3" propellers, waxed paper cup, wood glue, (5) Styrofoam trays, (4) AA batteries, and (2) AA battery holders.