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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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17 design process Events Found
Landscape Design Theory and Process
Fully online. Learn about design processes, traditional landscape graphics, and sustainable landscapes. Core Course for Landscape Design Certificate. Runs from March 17-May 06, 2026.
Virtual
Free
3/17/26
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17
Landscape Design Theory and Process
Fully online. Learn about design processes, traditional landscape graphics, and sustainable landscapes. Core Course for Landscape Design Certificate. Runs from March 17-May 06, 2026.
Free
Virtual
Mar 17, 2026
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Landscape Design Theory and Process
Fully online. Learn about design processes, traditional landscape graphics, and sustainable landscapes. Core Course for Landscape Design Certificate. Course runs March 17-May 06, 2026.
Virtual
Free
3/17/26
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https://longwoodgardens.org/events-performances/events/landscape-design-wildlife
02-13-2026
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17
Landscape Design Theory and Process
Fully online. Learn about design processes, traditional landscape graphics, and sustainable landscapes. Core Course for Landscape Design Certificate. Course runs March 17-May 06, 2026.
Free
Virtual
Mar 17, 2026
Landscape Design
Design Theory
Sustainable Design
Certificate Program
Online Course
Design Process
Environmental Design
02-13-2026
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SeaPerch Challenge
The SeaPerch Challenge is a hands-on underwater robotics competition where K-12 students design, build, and operate their own remotely operated vehicle (ROV). Students participate in pool-based challenges including obstacle courses and mission courses simulating post-storm recovery efforts. Teams also participate in judges' interviews to showcase their engineering process. The event features three divisions: Elementary, Middle School, and High School. Top teams may advance to the International SeaPerch Challenge in College Park, Maryland on May 30-31. The application deadline has been extended to February 9.
Jenks Trojan Aquatic Center
Free
3/28/26
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28
SeaPerch Challenge
The SeaPerch Challenge is a hands-on underwater robotics competition where K-12 students design, build, and operate their own remotely operated vehicle (ROV). Students participate in pool-based challenges including obstacle courses and mission courses simulating post-storm recovery efforts. Teams also participate in judges' interviews to showcase their engineering process. The event features three divisions: Elementary, Middle School, and High School. Top teams may advance to the International SeaPerch Challenge in College Park, Maryland on May 30-31. The application deadline has been extended to February 9.
Free
In-Person
Mar 28, 3:00 PM ET
Robotics
Engineering
Underwater
Rov
Stem Competition
Design Process
Teamwork
Problem Solving
Disaster Response
Technology
02-10-2026
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MAKERS I: Design and Rapid Prototyping Camp
Week-long camp introducing students to 3D design software, 3D printers, and laser cutters. Students will learn Computer-Aided Design (CAD), work on mousetrap car projects, and gain hands-on experience with additive and subtractive manufacturing. Scholarships available with April 1 deadline. Partnership with Vermont 4-H.
College of Engineering and Mathematical Sciences, University of Vermont
$500.00 - exclud...
$500.00 - excludes lunch
6/22/26
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22
MAKERS I: Design and Rapid Prototyping Camp
Week-long camp introducing students to 3D design software, 3D printers, and laser cutters. Students will learn Computer-Aided Design (CAD), work on mousetrap car projects, and gain hands-on experience with additive and subtractive manufacturing. Scholarships available with April 1 deadline. Partnership with Vermont 4-H.
$500.00 - exclud...
$500.00 - excludes lunch
In-Person
Jun 22, 2026
3D Printing
Cad Design
Engineering
Prototyping
Stem Education
Manufacturing
Design Process
Hands-On Learning
02-13-2026
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Introduction to Engineering - Boys Only Camp
5-day engineering camp for rising 7th & 8th grade students with little to no exposure to engineering. Covers electrical, mechanical, civil and environmental, and computer science through activities and projects. Daily schedule 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Applications open February 9, 2026.
Caruth Institute for Engineering Education
$600.00 - Includ...
$600.00 - Includes curriculum, project materials, lunches, snacks, camp bag, t-shirt and water bottle
7/6/26
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6
Introduction to Engineering - Boys Only Camp
5-day engineering camp for rising 7th & 8th grade students with little to no exposure to engineering. Covers electrical, mechanical, civil and environmental, and computer science through activities and projects. Daily schedule 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Applications open February 9, 2026.
$600.00 - Includ...
$600.00 - Includes curriculum, project materials, lunches, snacks, camp bag, t-shirt and water bottle
In-Person
Jul 6, 3:00 PM ET
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Advanced Engineering Summer Camp - Girls Only
Advanced engineering camp for students with prior engineering, designing, or integrated STEM experience. Covers electrical, mechanical, civil and environmental, and computer science through hands-on activities and projects following the engineering design process. Runs 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Includes mentorship from SMU Lyle Engineering students and DFW college Science & Engineering students. Applications open February 9, 2026.
Caruth Institute for Engineering Education
$600.00 - Includ...
$600.00 - Includes curriculum, materials, lunches, snacks, camp bag, t-shirt and water bottle
7/6/26
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Jul
6
Advanced Engineering Summer Camp - Girls Only
Advanced engineering camp for students with prior engineering, designing, or integrated STEM experience. Covers electrical, mechanical, civil and environmental, and computer science through hands-on activities and projects following the engineering design process. Runs 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Includes mentorship from SMU Lyle Engineering students and DFW college Science & Engineering students. Applications open February 9, 2026.
$600.00 - Includ...
$600.00 - Includes curriculum, materials, lunches, snacks, camp bag, t-shirt and water bottle
In-Person
Jul 6, 2:00 PM ET
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Woodland Tinkering - Junkyard Wars
Woodland Tinkering is all about design & collaboration in the wild. Children will work together to build their own play experiences using unique combinations of materials and the environment as their inspiration. There will be plenty of time for games, tinkering, and hours of creative, child-led play! This week-long program runs Monday-Friday from 9:00am to 3:00pm. The program is 100% outside and focuses on unstructured nature play, fort building, exploration, and collaborative problem-solving. Children should bring snack, lunch and water bottle. Dress for outdoor play and getting messy.
Sugar Pines Farm
$360.00 - Full w...
$360.00 - Full week program cost
7/6/26
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6
Woodland Tinkering - Junkyard Wars
Woodland Tinkering is all about design & collaboration in the wild. Children will work together to build their own play experiences using unique combinations of materials and the environment as their inspiration. There will be plenty of time for games, tinkering, and hours of creative, child-led play! This week-long program runs Monday-Friday from 9:00am to 3:00pm. The program is 100% outside and focuses on unstructured nature play, fort building, exploration, and collaborative problem-solving. Children should bring snack, lunch and water bottle. Dress for outdoor play and getting messy.
$360.00 - Full w...
$360.00 - Full week program cost
In-Person
Jul 6, 1:00 PM ET
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Summer STEM Explorers Camp - Crazy Contraptions: Where Imagination Meets Engineering
Week-long STEM camp for ages 5-9 focusing on engineering and invention. Campers explore engineering practices, design process, simple machines, create chain reactions and Rube Goldberg inventions. Culminates with Carnival of Contraptions showcase. SOLD OUT. Camp runs Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM.
Saint Louis Science Center
$365.00 - $365/w...
$365.00 - $365/week, $292/week for members (20% discount), $75/week aftercare available
7/13/26
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Jul
13
Summer STEM Explorers Camp - Crazy Contraptions: Where Imagination Meets Engineering
Week-long STEM camp for ages 5-9 focusing on engineering and invention. Campers explore engineering practices, design process, simple machines, create chain reactions and Rube Goldberg inventions. Culminates with Carnival of Contraptions showcase. SOLD OUT. Camp runs Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM.
$365.00 - $365/w...
$365.00 - $365/week, $292/week for members (20% discount), $75/week aftercare available
In-Person
Jul 13, 2:00 PM ET
Stem
Engineering
Invention
Simple Machines
Design Process
Rube Goldberg
Hands-On Learning
Summer Camp
Elementary
02-15-2026
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Summer STEM Explorers Camp - Crazy Contraptions: Where Imagination Meets Engineering
Full day STEM camp for ages 5-9 focused on engineering and invention. Campers explore engineering practices, design process, simple machines, and create Rube Goldberg-style inventions. Week ends with Carnival of Contraptions showcase. SOLD OUT for both July 13-17 and July 20-24 sessions.
Saint Louis Science Center
$365.00 - $365/w...
$365.00 - $365/week, $292/week for members (20% discount), aftercare $75/week
7/13/26
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Jul
13
Summer STEM Explorers Camp - Crazy Contraptions: Where Imagination Meets Engineering
Full day STEM camp for ages 5-9 focused on engineering and invention. Campers explore engineering practices, design process, simple machines, and create Rube Goldberg-style inventions. Week ends with Carnival of Contraptions showcase. SOLD OUT for both July 13-17 and July 20-24 sessions.
$365.00 - $365/w...
$365.00 - $365/week, $292/week for members (20% discount), aftercare $75/week
In-Person
Jul 13, 10:00 AM ET
Stem
Engineering
Invention
Design Process
Simple Machines
Rube Goldberg
Hands-On Learning
Summer Camp
Elementary
Problem Solving
Creativity
02-15-2026
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Introduction to Engineering - Girls Only Camp
5-day engineering camp for rising 7th & 8th grade students with little to no exposure to engineering. Covers electrical, mechanical, civil and environmental, and computer science through activities and projects. Daily schedule 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Applications open February 9, 2026.
Caruth Institute for Engineering Education
$600.00 - Includ...
$600.00 - Includes curriculum, project materials, lunches, snacks, camp bag, t-shirt and water bottle
7/13/26
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Jul
13
Introduction to Engineering - Girls Only Camp
5-day engineering camp for rising 7th & 8th grade students with little to no exposure to engineering. Covers electrical, mechanical, civil and environmental, and computer science through activities and projects. Daily schedule 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Applications open February 9, 2026.
$600.00 - Includ...
$600.00 - Includes curriculum, project materials, lunches, snacks, camp bag, t-shirt and water bottle
In-Person
Jul 13, 3:00 PM ET
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Advanced Engineering Summer Camp - Boys Only
Advanced engineering camp for students with prior engineering, designing, or integrated STEM experience. Covers electrical, mechanical, civil and environmental, and computer science through hands-on activities and projects following the engineering design process. Runs 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Includes mentorship from SMU Lyle Engineering students and DFW college Science & Engineering students. Applications open February 9, 2026.
Caruth Institute for Engineering Education
$600.00 - Includ...
$600.00 - Includes curriculum, materials, lunches, snacks, camp bag, t-shirt and water bottle
7/13/26
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Jul
13
Advanced Engineering Summer Camp - Boys Only
Advanced engineering camp for students with prior engineering, designing, or integrated STEM experience. Covers electrical, mechanical, civil and environmental, and computer science through hands-on activities and projects following the engineering design process. Runs 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Includes mentorship from SMU Lyle Engineering students and DFW college Science & Engineering students. Applications open February 9, 2026.
$600.00 - Includ...
$600.00 - Includes curriculum, materials, lunches, snacks, camp bag, t-shirt and water bottle
In-Person
Jul 13, 2:00 PM ET
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Future City: Electrifying Your Future
Using the power of the Engineering Design Process (EDP) and project management skills, you'll tackle real-world sustainability issues, including the challenges of sea level rise, and showcase your innovative solutions to create a resilient and sustainable future for all. Activities include learning to design and program in VR to model a city of the future, touring Rolla downtown area, visiting Missouri S&T's Eco Village, and meeting with key city planners and administrators. The camp features S&T faculty and K12 working professionals who strive to inspire and inform present and future generations to discover engineering.
Missouri University of Science and Technology
$700.00 - includ...
$700.00 - includes all meals, housing and camp materials
7/19/26
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Jul
19
Future City: Electrifying Your Future
Using the power of the Engineering Design Process (EDP) and project management skills, you'll tackle real-world sustainability issues, including the challenges of sea level rise, and showcase your innovative solutions to create a resilient and sustainable future for all. Activities include learning to design and program in VR to model a city of the future, touring Rolla downtown area, visiting Missouri S&T's Eco Village, and meeting with key city planners and administrators. The camp features S&T faculty and K12 working professionals who strive to inspire and inform present and future generations to discover engineering.
$700.00 - includ...
$700.00 - includes all meals, housing and camp materials
In-Person
Jul 19, 2026
Engineering
Sustainability
City Planning
Vr Programming
Environmental Science
Design Process
Project Management
Urban Planning
Sea Level Rise
Floating Cities
02-10-2026
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Engineering Summer Camp - Track 2 (Exploring Engineering)
5-day engineering camp for rising 8th-9th graders featuring moderate engineering problems with constraints, iterative design processes, and prototype testing. Students work in teams on projects from multiple engineering departments.
UIC Daley Library
$500.00 - Fee in...
$500.00 - Fee includes daily lunch, project materials, and camp t-shirt. 10% discount for University of Illinois employees' children.
7/20/26
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Jul
20
Engineering Summer Camp - Track 2 (Exploring Engineering)
5-day engineering camp for rising 8th-9th graders featuring moderate engineering problems with constraints, iterative design processes, and prototype testing. Students work in teams on projects from multiple engineering departments.
$500.00 - Fee in...
$500.00 - Fee includes daily lunch, project materials, and camp t-shirt. 10% discount for University of Illinois employees' children.
In-Person
Jul 20, 2:30 PM ET
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Engineering Summer Camp - Track 2 (Rising 8th-9th Grade)
5-day engineering camp for rising 8th-9th graders. More advanced engineering challenges including design iteration, data interpretation, and prototype testing. Daily schedule: 8:30am drop-off, 9am-12pm project work, 12pm-1pm lunch, 1pm-4pm more projects, 4pm pickup. Maximum 30 students per group.
UIC Daley Library
$500.00 - Fee in...
$500.00 - Fee includes daily lunch, project materials, and camp t-shirt. 10% discount for University of Illinois employees.
7/20/26
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Jul
20
Engineering Summer Camp - Track 2 (Rising 8th-9th Grade)
5-day engineering camp for rising 8th-9th graders. More advanced engineering challenges including design iteration, data interpretation, and prototype testing. Daily schedule: 8:30am drop-off, 9am-12pm project work, 12pm-1pm lunch, 1pm-4pm more projects, 4pm pickup. Maximum 30 students per group.
$500.00 - Fee in...
$500.00 - Fee includes daily lunch, project materials, and camp t-shirt. 10% discount for University of Illinois employees.
In-Person
Jul 20, 2:30 PM ET
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Introduction to Engineering - Co-ed Camp
5-day engineering camp for rising 7th & 8th grade students with little to no exposure to engineering. Covers electrical, mechanical, civil and environmental, and computer science through activities and projects. Daily schedule 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Applications open February 9, 2026.
Caruth Institute for Engineering Education
$600.00 - Includ...
$600.00 - Includes curriculum, project materials, lunches, snacks, camp bag, t-shirt and water bottle
7/20/26
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Jul
20
Introduction to Engineering - Co-ed Camp
5-day engineering camp for rising 7th & 8th grade students with little to no exposure to engineering. Covers electrical, mechanical, civil and environmental, and computer science through activities and projects. Daily schedule 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Applications open February 9, 2026.
$600.00 - Includ...
$600.00 - Includes curriculum, project materials, lunches, snacks, camp bag, t-shirt and water bottle
In-Person
Jul 20, 3:00 PM ET
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Advanced Engineering Summer Camp - Co-ed
Advanced engineering camp for students with prior engineering, designing, or integrated STEM experience. Covers electrical, mechanical, civil and environmental, and computer science through hands-on activities and projects following the engineering design process. Runs 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Includes mentorship from SMU Lyle Engineering students and DFW college Science & Engineering students. Applications open February 9, 2026.
Caruth Institute for Engineering Education
$600.00 - Includ...
$600.00 - Includes curriculum, materials, lunches, snacks, camp bag, t-shirt and water bottle
7/20/26
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Jul
20
Advanced Engineering Summer Camp - Co-ed
Advanced engineering camp for students with prior engineering, designing, or integrated STEM experience. Covers electrical, mechanical, civil and environmental, and computer science through hands-on activities and projects following the engineering design process. Runs 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Includes mentorship from SMU Lyle Engineering students and DFW college Science & Engineering students. Applications open February 9, 2026.
$600.00 - Includ...
$600.00 - Includes curriculum, materials, lunches, snacks, camp bag, t-shirt and water bottle
In-Person
Jul 20, 2:00 PM ET
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Summer STEM Explorers Camp - Crazy Contraptions: Where Imagination Meets Engineering
Week-long STEM camp for ages 5-9 focusing on engineering and invention. Campers explore engineering practices, design process, simple machines, create chain reactions and Rube Goldberg inventions. Culminates with Carnival of Contraptions showcase. SOLD OUT. Camp runs Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM.
Saint Louis Science Center
$365.00 - $365/w...
$365.00 - $365/week, $292/week for members (20% discount), $75/week aftercare available
7/20/26
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Jul
20
Summer STEM Explorers Camp - Crazy Contraptions: Where Imagination Meets Engineering
Week-long STEM camp for ages 5-9 focusing on engineering and invention. Campers explore engineering practices, design process, simple machines, create chain reactions and Rube Goldberg inventions. Culminates with Carnival of Contraptions showcase. SOLD OUT. Camp runs Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM.
$365.00 - $365/w...
$365.00 - $365/week, $292/week for members (20% discount), $75/week aftercare available
In-Person
Jul 20, 2:00 PM ET
Stem
Engineering
Invention
Simple Machines
Design Process
Rube Goldberg
Hands-On Learning
Summer Camp
Elementary
02-15-2026
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