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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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May 1

Building Safety Month

Building Safety Month is an international campaign that takes place in May to raise awareness about building safety. This campaign reinforces the need for the adoption of modern, regularly-updated building codes, and helps individuals, families and businesses understand what it takes to create safe and sustainable structures.
Virtual
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5/1/26
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May 6

Young Engineers - Preschool STEAM Days

This class is the blueprint for fun! Young architects will explore shapes and patterns while constructing a variety of structures. Can your straw, stick, and brick houses stand up to the breath of the Big Bad Wolf? Two classes available: Class 1 (10:30am) and Class 2 (11:45am).
Air Zoo
$5.00 - $5 per p...
5/6/26
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May 6

Preschool STEAM Days | Young Engineers

This class is the blueprint for fun! Young architects will explore shapes and patterns while constructing a variety of structures. Can your straw, stick, and brick houses stand up to the breath of the Big Bad Wolf? Check-in starts 30 minutes before each class. Adult (+1) will check in for program upon arrival. Two class times available: 10:30am and 11:45am.
Air Zoo Aerospace & Science Center
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5/6/26
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May 7

Jedi Building Skills - STEM Program

In this program, your youngling will explore the galaxy with their master building skills and our intergalactically-focused curriculum. Motivated to become Jedi like the heroes in the movies, students will learn to concentrate on mastering the Force, appreciating the use of teamwork to build battle drones and AT-Walkers, and if their skills are up to par, make their very own lightsaber and use it in battle! Registration available on the library website.
Public Library
Free
5/7/26
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May 13

Teen Application: Remake Learning Days - Engineering Session

Teen-led engineering program for elementary students (grades 1-4, ages 6-11). Teens in grades 9-11 can apply to lead hands-on engineering sessions. Application period: February 1-28, 2026. Materials provided by library including KEVA planks, Magnatiles, Rigamajig, Straw Builders, and various engineering supplies.
Chester County Library
Free - library p...
5/13/26
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May 13

Monthly Lego Challenge

Do you love to build with Legos? Each month we'll have a different Lego challenge to complete. Work as a team or on your own to tackle each challenge! Lego creations will be displayed in the library until the next month's program. Children aged 6 and under must be accompanied by a caregiver at all times. Children 7-9 years old need not be in the immediate presence of a parent or caregiver, but the caregiver must remain in the library. Children aged 10 and over may use the library unattended for an amount of time appropriate to their age and maturity. Registrations open at 4:30pm Wednesday, April 15, 2026.
Large Meeting Room
Free
5/13/26
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May 13

Monthly Lego Building Challenge

Do you love to build with Legos? Each month we'll have a different Lego challenge to complete. Work as a team or on your own to tackle each challenge! Lego creations will be displayed in the library until the next month's program. Children aged 6 and under must be accompanied by a caregiver at all times. Child 7-9 years old need not be in the immediate presence of a parent or caregiver, but the caregiver of the child must remain in the library. A child aged 10 and over may use the library unattended for an amount of time appropriate to his/her age and maturity. Registration opens at 4:30pm Wednesday, March 11, 2026.
Large Meeting Room
Free
5/13/26
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Jun 1

Camp Adventure Summer Camp 2026

Camp Adventure is a Christian summer day camp for ages 3 to entering 8th grade, running from June 1 to July 24, 2026. Features multiple themed weeks including Carnival Camp, TV Camp, Gaming Camp, BUILD Camp, All-Star Camp, Studio Camp, and Creative Camp. Regular hours are 9:00 AM-4:00 PM for grades K5-8th and 9:00 AM-1:00 PM for ages 3-4. Extended care available. Activities include water slides, LEGO building, video games, arts and crafts, and weekly themed adventures. Registration opens January 28th for returning families and February 4th for new families.
Shades Mountain Community Church
$215.00 - Weekly...
6/1/26
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Jun 6

Missoula Under Construction

WHERE KIDS DRIVE THE BIG RIGS! Drive a forklift, operate a bulldozer and so much more at this one-day fun extravaganza! Visit all kinds of awesome builders and doers in the When I Grow Up tent. What's it like to be an electrician, a plumber or a carpenter? Get your hands on activities and get a taste of the trades. Get up close and personal with garbage trucks and scissor lifts. Build community and support Missoula Food Bank & Community Center! Held at the Missoula County Fair Grounds under the white tents!
Missoula County Fairgrounds
Free
6/6/26
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Jun 7

SAME/STEM Engineering & Construction Camp

Week-long overnight STEM camp featuring hands-on engineering and construction activities including building concrete beams, using survey equipment, constructing and testing cardboard boats, field trip to Pearl Harbor. Led by SAME professionals and volunteers from the engineering community. For rising juniors and seniors, must be at least 15 years old, U.S. citizen with 3.2 minimum GPA recommended.
Camp Paumalu
$800.00 - Regist...
6/7/26
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Jun 7

SAME/U.S. Army Engineering & Construction Camp

Week-long overnight STEM camp with hands-on engineering and construction activities under mentorship of SAME professionals and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Activities include building concrete beams, using survey equipment, constructing cardboard boats. For rising juniors and seniors, must be at least 15 years old, U.S. citizen with 3.2 minimum GPA recommended.
U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center
$100.00 - Regist...
6/7/26
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Jun 7

SAME STEM Camp (Honolulu)

Week-long STEM/Engineering & Construction Camp for high school students. Features hands-on activities including building concrete beams, using survey equipment, constructing and testing cardboard boats, and field trip to Pearl Harbor. Must be at least 15 years old, rising junior or senior, minimum 3.2 GPA, U.S. citizen with medical insurance.
Camp Paumalu
$800.00 - Includ...
6/7/26
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Jun 7

SAME/U.S. Army Camp

Week-long STEM/Engineering & Construction Camp for high school students. Features hands-on activities including building concrete beams, using survey equipment, constructing and testing cardboard boats. Must be at least 15 years old, rising junior or senior, minimum 3.2 GPA, U.S. citizen with medical insurance.
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
$100.00 - Includ...
6/7/26
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Jun 8

Summer Science Camps - Tinkering with Trees

Do you like to build? Take on the challenge of building with natural items and simple machines and create your own nature-inspired Rube Goldberg machine! Full day camp for grades 6-8. Section A: June 8-12, Section B: July 13-17, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
The Morton Arboretum
$425.00 - Member...
6/8/26
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Jun 8

Summer Science Camps - Forest Forts

Full Day Camp for 3rd and 4th graders. Design and build forts inspired by trees. Study trees up close and uncover their characteristics. Build a mini tree fort village as a group. Each child takes home their own mini tree fort. Multiple sessions available.
The Morton Arboretum
$425.00 - Member...
6/8/26
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Jun 8

Summer Science Camps - Growing Builders

Two-Week Full Day Camp for 3rd and 4th graders. What do you find in a garden? Leaves, flowers, and STEM! Use your building skills to take on garden projects and see what you can construct to help things grow!
The Morton Arboretum
$820.00 - Member...
6/8/26
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Jun 8

Growing Builders Summer Science Camp

Two-Week Full Day Camp for grades 3-4. Use building skills for garden projects and STEM construction. Available sections: June 8-12 & 15-19, July 20-24 & 27-31, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
The Morton Arboretum
$820.00 - Member...
6/8/26
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Jun 8

Forest Forts Summer Science Camp

Full Day Camp. Design and build forts inspired by trees. Study trees up close and uncover their characteristics. Build a mini tree fort village as a group. Each child takes home their own mini tree fort. Multiple sections available from June through July.
The Morton Arboretum
$425.00 - Member...
6/8/26
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Jun 8

Growing Builders Summer Science Camp

Two-Week Full Day Camp. What do you find in a garden? Leaves, flowers, and STEM! Use your building skills to take on garden projects and see what you can construct to help things grow! Section A: June 8 to June 12 and June 15 to June 19, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
The Morton Arboretum
$820.00 - Member...
6/8/26
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Jun 8

Forest Forts - Summer Science Camp

Full Day Camp for 3rd and 4th graders. Design and build forts inspired by trees. Study trees up close and uncover their characteristics. Build a mini tree fort village as a group. Each child takes home their own mini tree fort. Multiple sections available from June 8-12 through July 27-31, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
The Morton Arboretum
$425.00 - Member...
6/8/26
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Jun 8

Growing Builders - Summer Science Camp

Two-Week Full Day Camp for 3rd and 4th graders. What do you find in a garden? Leaves, flowers, and STEM! Use your building skills to take on garden projects and see what you can construct to help things grow! Section A: June 8-12 and June 15-19, Section B: July 20-24 and July 27-31, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
The Morton Arboretum
$820.00 - Member...
6/8/26
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Jun 8

Forest Forts

Design and build forts inspired by trees. Study trees up close and uncover their characteristics. Build a mini tree fort village as a group. Each child takes home their own mini tree fort. Full day camp for 3rd and 4th graders with multiple sessions throughout summer.
The Morton Arboretum
$425.00 - $425 f...
6/8/26
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Jun 8

Growing Builders

What do you find in a garden? Leaves, flowers, and STEM! Use your building skills to take on garden projects and see what you can construct to help things grow! Two-week full day camp for 3rd and 4th graders.
The Morton Arboretum
$820.00 - $820 f...
6/8/26
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Jun 8

Tinkering with Trees Summer Science Camp

Do you like to build? Take on the challenge of building with natural items and simple machines and create your own nature-inspired Rube Goldberg machine! Section A: June 8 to June 12, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Section B: July 13 to July 17, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
The Morton Arboretum
$425.00 - Member...
6/8/26
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Jun 8

Woodland Tinkering - TimberNook Lake Winnebago Region Junkyard Wars

This is a 4-day program running from 9am-2pm June 8-11. Through hands-on tinkering, collaboration, and big creative ideas, children build confidence, problem-solve in real time, and experience the deep satisfaction that comes from creating something entirely their own. Children will have the opportunity to build junkyard forts, form clans, tinker with wood & tools, invent junkyard games, create a world of their own, build a tire racing course, build water balloon catapults, and much more! This is a 100% outdoor program for ages 7-13. Drop-off program with 1:6 staff ratio.
Kiekhaefer Park
$240.00 - 4-day...
6/8/26
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