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The Engineering Navigator is a prototype AI-powered platform that connects students, families, and educators to engineering opportunities across the U.S. To show the power of this tool, we're focusing on North Carolina, where we're mapping local events and programs to show what's possible when communities are connected.

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33 Construction Events Found

Jun 15

Build a Better World - Engineering Camp

Young aspiring engineers and problem solvers will tackle real-world challenges, build impressive structures, and unleash their imaginations through engineering projects. From constructing bridges and launching rockets to programming robots. Perfect for ages 5-12, offered as full day camp (9am-4pm).
Riverwood Church of Christ (East Nashville)
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6/15/26
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Jun 15

Summer Camp: Mining and Building: Advanced (AM Half Day)

Advanced half-day summer camp focusing on mining and building activities for children ages 5-12. Runs Monday through Friday from June 15-19, 2026, 9am to 12pm ET.
Mathnasium West Chester
$259.00
6/15/26
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Jun 15

Architecture: Houses Camp

Construct a wood-frame model house using real building design techniques. Install switches and lights, then add fun features like a ceiling fan and furniture. Ages 9-12. Multiple sessions available throughout summer.
The Works Museum
$235.00 - $235,...
6/15/26
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Jun 15

International Bridge Conference

Multi-day bridge engineering conference featuring technical presentations and professional development opportunities.
Gaylord National Resort
Free
6/15/26
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Jun 21

SAME/U.S. Navy Engineering & Construction Camp (Jacksonville)

Week-long overnight STEM camp with hands-on engineering activities under mentorship of SAME professionals, base commands, and volunteers. Campers live, eat, and complete activities as squads with support from uniformed servicemembers and STEM professionals. For rising sophomores, juniors and seniors, must be at least 15 years old, U.S. citizen with 3.2 minimum GPA recommended.
Naval Air Station Jacksonville
$800.00 - Regist...
6/21/26
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Jun 21

SAME/U.S. Air Force Academy Engineering & Construction Camp

Week-long live-in STEM camp with full immersion in engineering and STEM activities at world-class Air Force Academy facilities. Campers work as teams to complete engineering tasks in competitive environment, supervised and mentored 24/7 by STEM professionals and college students. Activities include designing, constructing and testing concrete beams, dog houses and cardboard boats. For rising sophomores, juniors and seniors, must be at least 15 years old, U.S. citizen with 3.2 minimum GPA.
U.S. Air Force Academy
$800.00 - Regist...
6/21/26
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Jun 21

SAME/U.S. Marine Corps Engineering & Construction Camp

Week-long STEM camp geared toward students interested in pursuing engineering-related studies in college or service academy. Built on steps that professionals encounter when working with clients to deliver installation and facilities-related products. Campers live, eat, and complete activities as squads of 10 under guidance of uniformed service member and two STEM professionals. Activities include building concrete beams, operating drones, using survey equipment, constructing and testing cardboard boats. For rising sophomores, juniors and seniors, must be at least 15 years old, U.S. citizen with 3.2 minimum GPA.
Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune
$800.00 - Regist...
6/21/26
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Jun 22

SAME/U.S. Air Force Academy Camp

Week-long STEM/Engineering & Construction Camp for high school students at the U.S. Air Force Academy. Features hands-on activities including designing, constructing and testing concrete beams, dog houses and cardboard boats, as well as team-building and leadership opportunities. Must be at least 15 years old, rising sophomore/junior/senior, minimum 3.2 GPA, U.S. citizen with medical insurance.
U.S. Air Force Academy
$800.00 - Includ...
6/22/26
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Jun 22

LEGO® Engineering Camp

Let your imagination run wild with tens of thousands of LEGO® parts! Build engineer-designed projects and use special pieces to create your own unique designs! Projects are rotated seasonally to ensure that both new and returning students can explore the endless creative possibilities of the LEGO® building system. 5 three-hour sessions. 19 openings remaining. Registration opens Jan 28, 2026 at 12:00 PM.
RPCC - Juniper B
$246.00 - $246 r...
6/22/26
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Jun 22

PCDC LEGO Camp

Join us for PCDC's first summer camp experience! June 22-26, 2026 Half day camp- 9:00am-12:00pm each day. Ages 5-10. Each day camp kids will enjoy lego and stem challenges individually and as teams. These will include story telling, architecture, and free play activities! A snack will be provided each day. Please send a water bottle for your child(ren). Only 10 spots available.
Pottstown Children's Discovery Center
$225.00 - Regist...
6/22/26
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Jun 22

Philadelphia - In-person Boot Camp - Passive House Training

5-day intensive Passive House training program including: Building Science Course (in-person, 2 days Mon+Tue, 8am-5pm), Hands-on Workshop (in-person, 2 days Wed+Thu, 8am-5pm), and Passive House Certification Exam (CPHT) (in-person, 0.5 day Fri 8am-1pm). Designed for builders, architects, and construction professionals.
Energy Coordinating Agency (ECA)
$2,490.00 - Full...
6/22/26
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Jun 22

Bridges

STEM-focused engineering camp program. Runs June 22 to July 24, 2026. Likely involves building and engineering activities. Registration opens January 8, 2026 at noon.
Bryn Mawr School
Free
6/22/26
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Jun 24

Philadelphia - Hybrid Boot Camp - Passive House Training

Hybrid format training including: Building Science Course (online self-paced, 14 hours before the workshop), Hands-on Workshop (in-person, 2 days Wed+Thu, 8am-5pm), and Passive House Certification Exam (CPHT) (in-person, 0.5 day Fri 8am-1pm). Includes Emu's Slide Book, networking lunches, and up to 32 AIA HSW units or 16 PHI credits.
Energy Coordinating Agency (ECA)
$2,490.00 - Hybr...
6/24/26
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Jun 24

Hands-on Workshop Only - Passive House Training

2-day hands-on workshop (Wed+Thu, 8am-5pm) for professionals who have already completed Passive House building science training with PHI or Phius and earned certification as a Consultant, Designer, or Builder. Limited seats available. Registration typically opens 6 weeks before the Boot Camp. Verification of current Passive House certification required. PHI and AIA CEU credits available.
Energy Coordinating Agency (ECA)
$1,290.00 - Hand...
6/24/26
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Jun 27

BrickUniverse LEGO® Fan Expo for all ages

The #1 family LEGO® Fan Event featuring professional artists' creations, interactive building zones, artist meet & greets, exclusive photo ops, and a brick marketplace. Includes Master Builder Art Gallery, local LEGO® user group connections, and timed entry sessions for better experience. Duration: 2.5 hours. Children under 4 enter free. VIP passes include early access and exclusive badge.
Raleigh Convention Center
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6/27/26
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Jul 6

FPE Summer Camp - Fire Protection Engineering Design Challenge

A week-long design and construction camp that ends in a team competition. In teams of 3 or 4, participants will design, test and build a two-room apartment along with the notification, detection and suppression systems in that apartment. The teams will bring their apartments to be fire-tested in a competition at the end of the week in the University of Maryland fire labs. Monday through Thursday will be at Mt. St. Joseph's. Students will be bussed to UMD on Friday for 'Burn Day' competition. Time: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. (ET). Offered by the SFPE (Society of Fire Protection Engineers) Chesapeake Chapter and Mount St. Joseph's school in collaboration.
Mount St. Joseph's Catholic High School
$350.00 - per pa...
7/6/26
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Jul 6

LEGO Architecture: Skyscrapers (Ages 6-8)

Make a cross-section of a skyscraper, working with scale and model-making ideas. Solve design challenges for strong construction and add an elevator. Multiple sessions available: M-Th, July 6-9, 1-4 p.m.; M-Th, August 10-13, 1-4 p.m.; M-Th, August 24-27, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
The Works Museum
$235.00 - $235,...
7/6/26
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Jul 6

Building Camp

Calling all future architects! A week of collaborative fun where children will practice teamwork, spatial awareness, problem solving, balancing, and planning skills. Students will use puzzles, Legos, blocks, boxes, and other materials to stretch their creativity and build something magical together. Camp runs Mon-Fri, 8:45 am-3:00 pm for children ages 3 to 6.
Asheville Montessori School
$325.00 - $325 p...
7/6/26
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Jul 6

Going Wild - Wonder Roots LLC Mushroom Kingdom

Let's-a-go! Castles, Karts, and Boss Battles await! In this star-level adventure, campers will construct wooden fortresses and navigate secret tunnel systems. The week powers up with the engineering of racing 'Karts' for a woodland rally and a strategic hunt for hidden treasure. We end with a Peachy celebration and a final water-launcher showdown to see which team can outlast the 'Final Boss.' It's a world of mushrooms, mazes, and high-energy screen-free fun. Age Range: 8-12 years. Runs Monday-Friday, July 6-10, 2026, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM.
Wonder Roots LLC
$375.00 - Full w...
7/6/26
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Jul 6

Engineering With K'NEX

Engineering with K'NEX is a camp that explores the possibilities and potential of K'NEX. Campers will work independently and in groups to construct K'NEX designs to serve multiple purposes from structures, to cars, to innovations. The campers will learn the value of goals, plans, and how to use K'NEX to get there. We will also watch a few movies to try to inspire those master builders within.
Newtown Campus
$343.00 - Tuitio...
7/6/26
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Jul 13

Electrical Lineworker Training Program - July 2026

10-week Electrical Lineworker Training Program designed to prepare students for careers as electrical linemen. Includes pole setting/climbing, installing equipment, electric theory, safety training, commercial driving, and CDL training. 400 hours total with 350 hours credited toward apprenticeship. Monday-Thursday 7:30am-5pm, Friday online work.
CFCC North Campus
$390.00 - Regist...
7/13/26
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Jul 13

Building Our Future Summer Camp 2026

Five-day overnight camp for high school students exploring artistic and technical aspects of designing high-performance buildings. Features experiences in structural, construction, mechanical, and lighting design. Includes campus residence hall stays, dining, tours of historical architecture, hands-on sustainable building technologies, and visits to Penn State favorites including Berkey Creamery. Daily schedule includes construction fundamentals, sustainable design, lighting design, structural design, and concrete demolition activities.
Penn State University - Department of Architectural Engineering
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7/13/26
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Jul 19

SAME/U.S. Navy Engineering & Construction Camp (Port Hueneme)

Week-long overnight STEM camp with hands-on engineering activities under mentorship of SAME professionals, base commands, and volunteers. Campers live, eat, and complete activities as squads with support from uniformed servicemembers and STEM professionals. Activities include building concrete beams, constructing and testing cardboard boats. For rising sophomores, juniors and seniors, must be at least 15 years old, U.S. citizen with 3.2 minimum GPA.
Naval Construction Battalion Center
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7/19/26
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Jul 20

Future Architects (Ages 6-10)

Unleash your inner architect as you work on and take home your very own Architectural Design kit! Dive into the world of building design as you construct everything from simple arches and domes to iconic landmarks like the Sydney Opera House and the Eiffel Tower. With 20 awesome models to create, you'll learn how real-world structures stand tall through hands-on fun! Challenge yourself as you explore architectural principles and engineering techniques, all while designing and building your very own masterpieces. As you build stadiums, skyscrapers, and even a Ferris wheel, you'll discover the secrets behind how engineers and architects plan, design, and create the world's most incredible structures. Multi-day program runs July 20-24, 2026, 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM daily.
Newtown Township Administration Building
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7/20/26
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Jul 20

Little Wild Ones - Wonder Roots LLC SUMMER 2026: Storybook- Tinkering Tales

Read it. Dream it. Build it. This week brings our favorite engineering stories to life! Inspired by books like The Little Red Fort, Rosie Revere, Engineer, and The Most Magnificent Thing, campers will take on daily design challenges. From constructing massive cardboard fortresses to inventing 'machines' in the woods, this program blends the wonderful world of storybooks with hands-on construction for the ultimate maker experience. Runs July 20-24, 2026, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Monday through Friday. Age range: 4-8 years. No adult participation required.
Wonder Roots LLC
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7/20/26
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