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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 early childhood development Events Found
Tiny Ones - TimberNook Southern Sydney Term 1 2026
Nature-based outdoor play program for children aged 1-6 years with parent/carer supervision required. Program includes creative play opportunities, sensory adventures, tool exploration, and elements of fire, water, air and earth. Children can explore stories in nature, develop spatial awareness, problem solving, and creative expression. Single session casual visit available.
TimberNook Southern Sydney
Per session, bab...
Per session, babes in arms (non-mobile children) are free
3/4/26
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Tiny Ones - TimberNook Southern Sydney Term 1 2026
Nature-based outdoor play program for children aged 1-6 years with parent/carer supervision required. Program includes creative play opportunities, sensory adventures, tool exploration, and elements of fire, water, air and earth. Children can explore stories in nature, develop spatial awareness, problem solving, and creative expression. Single session casual visit available.
Per session, bab...
Per session, babes in arms (non-mobile children) are free
In-Person
Mar 4, 6:30 AM ET
Nature-Based Learning
Outdoor Education
Early Childhood Development
Sensory Play
Environmental Science
Stem Education
Hands-On Learning
Problem Solving
Spatial Awareness
Cause And Effect
02-15-2026
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Hatchlings - Parent Workshop
Expectant & new parents, please join us for a 3-session workshop (3/9, 3/16, & 3/23) to learn ways to support baby's development with playful early learning activities. This interactive early literacy program includes books, songs, rhymes, and fun activities. Each session focuses on different aspects: Session 1: Baby's Brain (March 9), Session 2: Read, Talk and Sing with Baby (March 16), Session 3: Building a Routine (March 23). Families receive a FREE tote bag with book, toy, and song book. Limited to expectant parents and families with babies 0-4 months old. Made possible with help from Friends of the Library and Mother Goose on the Loose.
Quince Orchard Library
Free
3/9/26
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Mar
9
Hatchlings - Parent Workshop
Expectant & new parents, please join us for a 3-session workshop (3/9, 3/16, & 3/23) to learn ways to support baby's development with playful early learning activities. This interactive early literacy program includes books, songs, rhymes, and fun activities. Each session focuses on different aspects: Session 1: Baby's Brain (March 9), Session 2: Read, Talk and Sing with Baby (March 16), Session 3: Building a Routine (March 23). Families receive a FREE tote bag with book, toy, and song book. Limited to expectant parents and families with babies 0-4 months old. Made possible with help from Friends of the Library and Mother Goose on the Loose.
Free
In-Person
Mar 9, 9:00 PM ET
Early Childhood Development
Literacy
Parenting
Brain Development
Reading
Child Development
Educational Workshop
Infant Learning
02-13-2026
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Tiny Ones - TimberNook Southern Sydney
Tiny Ones is designed for the smallest of our TimberNook adventurers. You and your child will venture outdoors for creative play opportunities that foster healthy child development. Children can 'live and breathe' stories out in the wild, dive deep into their imaginations, tinker with tools and explore full bodied natural sensory adventures. Elements of fire, water, air and earth are offered with an array of tools to enhance developmental opportunities and learning of cause and effect, spatial awareness, creative expression, ideation and problem solving. Parent or carer required to attend for supervision. Babes in Arms (children who are NOT yet independently on the move) are FREE of charge.
TimberNook Southern Sydney
Single casual vi...
Single casual visit
3/11/26
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11
Tiny Ones - TimberNook Southern Sydney
Tiny Ones is designed for the smallest of our TimberNook adventurers. You and your child will venture outdoors for creative play opportunities that foster healthy child development. Children can 'live and breathe' stories out in the wild, dive deep into their imaginations, tinker with tools and explore full bodied natural sensory adventures. Elements of fire, water, air and earth are offered with an array of tools to enhance developmental opportunities and learning of cause and effect, spatial awareness, creative expression, ideation and problem solving. Parent or carer required to attend for supervision. Babes in Arms (children who are NOT yet independently on the move) are FREE of charge.
Single casual vi...
Single casual visit
In-Person
Mar 11, 7:30 AM ET
Nature-Based Learning
Outdoor Education
Early Childhood Development
Sensory Play
Environmental Science
Hands-On Learning
Stem Exploration
Problem Solving
Spatial Awareness
Cause And Effect
02-15-2026
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Superhero Mental Muscles (Preschool Ages 4-5)
Every great superhero needs more than just their special abilities - they need strong mental muscles: focus, impulse control, social awareness and self-regulation. Through games, obstacle courses and team challenges, your hero-in-training will build the cognitive confidence needed to tackle Kindergarten and save the day! During class, parents and caretakers learn about early brain development and behavior with practical strategies they can use at home. Children should wear active shoes. Multiple dates available.
Wake Forest Community House
Free
3/19/26
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Mar
19
Superhero Mental Muscles (Preschool Ages 4-5)
Every great superhero needs more than just their special abilities - they need strong mental muscles: focus, impulse control, social awareness and self-regulation. Through games, obstacle courses and team challenges, your hero-in-training will build the cognitive confidence needed to tackle Kindergarten and save the day! During class, parents and caretakers learn about early brain development and behavior with practical strategies they can use at home. Children should wear active shoes. Multiple dates available.
Free
In-Person
Mar 19, 3:00 PM ET
Neuroscience
Early Childhood Development
Brain Development
Cognitive Skills
Preschool
Kindergarten Readiness
Behavior
Social Skills
Parent Education
02-13-2026
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Nature Kindy - Term 1 2026 WEDNESDAY 25th March Casual Visit
This six hour program is for preschool aged children who want to explore and create in a natural wonderland. Utilizing loose parts, natural elements, tool use, and learning about native flora and fauna. Program follows TimberNook curriculum supporting enrichment and learning through nature play. Children develop executive functions and social-emotional skills through mud play, tree climbing, tool exploration, and fire work. Must be independently toileting. Child to staff ratio is 1:6. All registrations close at 2pm the business day before.
TimberNook Southern Sydney
Casual visit fee...
Casual visit fee for Nature Kindy program
3/24/26
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Mar
24
Nature Kindy - Term 1 2026 WEDNESDAY 25th March Casual Visit
This six hour program is for preschool aged children who want to explore and create in a natural wonderland. Utilizing loose parts, natural elements, tool use, and learning about native flora and fauna. Program follows TimberNook curriculum supporting enrichment and learning through nature play. Children develop executive functions and social-emotional skills through mud play, tree climbing, tool exploration, and fire work. Must be independently toileting. Child to staff ratio is 1:6. All registrations close at 2pm the business day before.
Casual visit fee...
Casual visit fee for Nature Kindy program
In-Person
Mar 24, 8:30 AM ET
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Tiny Ones - TimberNook Southern Sydney Term 1 2026 (Casual Visit)
Tiny Ones is designed for the smallest TimberNook adventurers aged 1-6 years. Parent/carer participation required. Children will venture outdoors for creative play opportunities that foster healthy child development including connection with nature, sensory adventures, tools exploration, and imaginative play with elements of fire, water, air and earth. Programs focus on cause and effect, spatial awareness, creative expression, ideation and problem solving. Babes in Arms (not yet mobile) attend free.
TimberNook Southern Sydney
Per session casu...
Per session casual visit
3/25/26
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Mar
25
Tiny Ones - TimberNook Southern Sydney Term 1 2026 (Casual Visit)
Tiny Ones is designed for the smallest TimberNook adventurers aged 1-6 years. Parent/carer participation required. Children will venture outdoors for creative play opportunities that foster healthy child development including connection with nature, sensory adventures, tools exploration, and imaginative play with elements of fire, water, air and earth. Programs focus on cause and effect, spatial awareness, creative expression, ideation and problem solving. Babes in Arms (not yet mobile) attend free.
Per session casu...
Per session casual visit
In-Person
Mar 25, 7:30 AM ET
Nature-Based Learning
Outdoor Education
Early Childhood Development
Sensory Exploration
Environmental Science
Problem Solving
Creativity
Parent-Child Program
Hands-On Learning
Stem For Toddlers
02-15-2026
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Tiny Ones - TimberNook Southern Sydney - Term 1 2026 MONDAY 10am - 12pm
TimberNook Tiny Ones is designed for the smallest adventurers (ages 1-6 years). Parent/carer participation required. Outdoor creative play opportunities that foster healthy child development through connection with nature. Activities include stories in the wild, imagination play, tinkering with tools, and natural sensory adventures using elements of fire, water, air and earth. Registration closes at 2pm the business day before. Non-refundable booking policy with medical exceptions only.
TimberNook Southern Sydney
Casual Visit - B...
Casual Visit - Babes in Arms (non-mobile children) are free
3/29/26
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Mar
29
Tiny Ones - TimberNook Southern Sydney - Term 1 2026 MONDAY 10am - 12pm
TimberNook Tiny Ones is designed for the smallest adventurers (ages 1-6 years). Parent/carer participation required. Outdoor creative play opportunities that foster healthy child development through connection with nature. Activities include stories in the wild, imagination play, tinkering with tools, and natural sensory adventures using elements of fire, water, air and earth. Registration closes at 2pm the business day before. Non-refundable booking policy with medical exceptions only.
Casual Visit - B...
Casual Visit - Babes in Arms (non-mobile children) are free
In-Person
Mar 29, 8:00 AM ET
Nature Education
Early Childhood Development
Outdoor Learning
Sensory Play
Parent-Child Activities
Environmental Science
Hands-On Learning
Child Development
Natural Play
Stem For Toddlers
02-15-2026
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Tiny Ones - TimberNook Northwood Spring Session 1
Seven week session for ages 1-4 years with adult participation required. Sessions occur on Tuesdays: March 31st, April 7th, April 14th, April 21st, May 5th, May 12th, May 19th (no session May 1st). Designed for outdoor creative play opportunities that foster healthy child development. Includes welcome songs, story time, and open-ended imaginative play in natural environment. Rain, snow, or shine programming with emergency shelter available.
TimberNook Northwood
$189.00 - Full p...
$189.00 - Full payment due at registration
3/31/26
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Mar
31
Tiny Ones - TimberNook Northwood Spring Session 1
Seven week session for ages 1-4 years with adult participation required. Sessions occur on Tuesdays: March 31st, April 7th, April 14th, April 21st, May 5th, May 12th, May 19th (no session May 1st). Designed for outdoor creative play opportunities that foster healthy child development. Includes welcome songs, story time, and open-ended imaginative play in natural environment. Rain, snow, or shine programming with emergency shelter available.
$189.00 - Full p...
$189.00 - Full payment due at registration
In-Person
Mar 31, 1:00 PM ET
Outdoor Education
Early Childhood Development
Nature Play
Parent-Child Program
Environmental Education
Sensory Learning
Gross Motor Development
Social-Emotional Learning
02-15-2026
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Nature Kindy - Term 1 2026 WEDNESDAY 1st April Casual Visit
This six hour program is for preschool aged children who want to be free to explore and create in a natural wonderland. Utilising loose parts, all of the natural elements as well as learning about tool use and native flora and fauna. The program follows TimberNook curriculum focusing on unstructured play, executive functions, and social-emotional skills development through nature play. Children must be independently toileting. Child to staff ratio is 1:6. Hours are flexible between 9:30am and 3:30pm for late drop off and early pick ups.
TimberNook Southern Sydney
Single day casua...
Single day casual visit
3/31/26
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Mar
31
Nature Kindy - Term 1 2026 WEDNESDAY 1st April Casual Visit
This six hour program is for preschool aged children who want to be free to explore and create in a natural wonderland. Utilising loose parts, all of the natural elements as well as learning about tool use and native flora and fauna. The program follows TimberNook curriculum focusing on unstructured play, executive functions, and social-emotional skills development through nature play. Children must be independently toileting. Child to staff ratio is 1:6. Hours are flexible between 9:30am and 3:30pm for late drop off and early pick ups.
Single day casua...
Single day casual visit
In-Person
Mar 31, 8:30 AM ET
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Tiny Ones - Timbernook Kauai Painting in the woods Theme
Tiny Ones is designed for the smallest of our TimberNook adventurers. You and your child will venture outdoors for creative play opportunities that foster healthy child development. Today's theme is 'Painting in the woods'. Children will be inspired to create wild art after reading a book about children wildly painting their home. 100% outdoor experience, rain or shine. Adult participation required. Location is at Kauai Bible Church LAND, up Omao road, across the highway (not at the church itself). Families need to bring healthy snack, bug spray/sunscreen, water bottle, change of clothing, secure shoes, and play clothes. Sibling discounts and drop-in available.
Kauai Bible Church Land
$15.00 - Per ses...
$15.00 - Per session
5/6/26
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May
6
Tiny Ones - Timbernook Kauai Painting in the woods Theme
Tiny Ones is designed for the smallest of our TimberNook adventurers. You and your child will venture outdoors for creative play opportunities that foster healthy child development. Today's theme is 'Painting in the woods'. Children will be inspired to create wild art after reading a book about children wildly painting their home. 100% outdoor experience, rain or shine. Adult participation required. Location is at Kauai Bible Church LAND, up Omao road, across the highway (not at the church itself). Families need to bring healthy snack, bug spray/sunscreen, water bottle, change of clothing, secure shoes, and play clothes. Sibling discounts and drop-in available.
$15.00 - Per ses...
$15.00 - Per session
In-Person
May 7, 1:00 AM ET
Nature Education
Outdoor Learning
Early Childhood Development
Creative Play
Parent-Child Program
Environmental Science
Hands-On Learning
Stem Education
Child Development
Outdoor Exploration
02-15-2026
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Summer Fun Sensory Play (12 months -6 Years)
Sensory play event for toddlers and young children, focusing on developmental learning through hands-on exploration.
Kidcreate Studio - Cypress
Free
5/30/26
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May
30
Summer Fun Sensory Play (12 months -6 Years)
Sensory play event for toddlers and young children, focusing on developmental learning through hands-on exploration.
Free
In-Person
May 30, 4:00 PM ET
02-14-2026
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Summer Fun Sensory Play (12 months -6 Years)
Sensory play activity for very young children, ages 12 months to 6 years
Kidcreate Studio - Cypress
Free
5/30/26
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May
30
Summer Fun Sensory Play (12 months -6 Years)
Sensory play activity for very young children, ages 12 months to 6 years
Free
In-Person
May 30, 5:00 PM ET
02-14-2026
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3-2-1 Blast Off! Summer Camp
Space-themed summer camp for ages 2-5 featuring activities like mastering jumping, decorating astronaut helmets, and making music with tambourines. Part of Romp n' Roll's research-based curriculum combining music, art, and movement.
Romp n' Roll
Free
6/1/26
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Jun
1
3-2-1 Blast Off! Summer Camp
Space-themed summer camp for ages 2-5 featuring activities like mastering jumping, decorating astronaut helmets, and making music with tambourines. Part of Romp n' Roll's research-based curriculum combining music, art, and movement.
Free
In-Person
Jun 1, 1:00 PM ET
Stem Education
Space
Astronomy
Preschool
Early Childhood Development
Motor Skills
Music
Art
Movement
02-10-2026
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Rompin' Robots Summer Camp
Tech-inspired summer camp for ages 2-5 focusing on climbing skills and depth perception. Little engineers will assemble shiny shape robots from aluminum foil and participate in robotic rhythm activities.
Romp n' Roll
Free
6/22/26
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Jun
22
Rompin' Robots Summer Camp
Tech-inspired summer camp for ages 2-5 focusing on climbing skills and depth perception. Little engineers will assemble shiny shape robots from aluminum foil and participate in robotic rhythm activities.
Free
In-Person
Jun 22, 1:00 PM ET
Robotics
Engineering
Technology
Stem Education
Preschool
Early Childhood Development
Motor Skills
Hands-On Learning
02-10-2026
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Tiny Ones - The Center for LifeSkills - TimberNook of Greater Cleveland
Tiny Ones is designed for the smallest of our TimberNook adventurers. You and your child will venture outdoors for creative play opportunities that foster healthy child development. You'll also receive ideas on how to inspire independent play at home. This week is sure to inspire and create lasting memories for years to come. Everyday begins with a welcome circle, where we introduce the theme of the day. Then we hike to our log circle for a snack and story to spark the imagination. After that kids are invited to play! The theme each day will change but your child will consistently come home messy and happy. This class is 100% outside and 100% fun. Adult participation required. Age range: 1.5-4 years. Runs Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday from 9:00am to noon.
Sugar Pines Farm
$125.00 - Progra...
$125.00 - Program fee
6/30/26
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Jun
30
Tiny Ones - The Center for LifeSkills - TimberNook of Greater Cleveland
Tiny Ones is designed for the smallest of our TimberNook adventurers. You and your child will venture outdoors for creative play opportunities that foster healthy child development. You'll also receive ideas on how to inspire independent play at home. This week is sure to inspire and create lasting memories for years to come. Everyday begins with a welcome circle, where we introduce the theme of the day. Then we hike to our log circle for a snack and story to spark the imagination. After that kids are invited to play! The theme each day will change but your child will consistently come home messy and happy. This class is 100% outside and 100% fun. Adult participation required. Age range: 1.5-4 years. Runs Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday from 9:00am to noon.
$125.00 - Progra...
$125.00 - Program fee
In-Person
Jun 30, 1:00 PM ET
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Days of Dinosaurs Summer Camp
Paleontology-themed summer camp for ages 2-5 where little paleontologists work on proprioception by stomping around like dinosaurs and create Brontosaurus crafts with toilet paper tube legs.
Romp n' Roll
Free
7/13/26
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Jul
13
Days of Dinosaurs Summer Camp
Paleontology-themed summer camp for ages 2-5 where little paleontologists work on proprioception by stomping around like dinosaurs and create Brontosaurus crafts with toilet paper tube legs.
Free
In-Person
Jul 13, 1:00 PM ET
Paleontology
Dinosaurs
Science
Stem Education
Preschool
Early Childhood Development
Motor Skills
Earth Science
02-10-2026
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Let's Lego Summer Camp
Engineering and building-focused summer camp for ages 2-5 where little builders enhance climbing skills and depth perception while exploring a Lego world throughout the gym and creating colorful Lego banners focusing on color recognition.
Romp n' Roll
Free
8/17/26
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Aug
17
Let's Lego Summer Camp
Engineering and building-focused summer camp for ages 2-5 where little builders enhance climbing skills and depth perception while exploring a Lego world throughout the gym and creating colorful Lego banners focusing on color recognition.
Free
In-Person
Aug 17, 1:00 PM ET
Engineering
Building
Construction
Stem Education
Preschool
Early Childhood Development
Motor Skills
Spatial Reasoning
Color Recognition
02-10-2026
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