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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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7 hardware Events Found
Build Your Own Computer Camp Portland
A hands-on camp for youth ages 12-16 to build and test their own personal computer. Each camper will use surplus and new parts to build a fully functional PC including case, power supply, MATX motherboard, AMD CPU, DDR4 RAM, solid state drive, keyboard, mouse, monitor, and WiFi adapter. Campers take home their completed computer and gain knowledge of computer architecture and how components work together. Camp runs 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM for Week 1 (6/22-6/26). Note: Component prices may be affected by 2025 tariffs and current market conditions.
University of Southern Maine - Portland
$1,065.00 - Base...
$1,065.00 - Base cost $1,065. Optional Windows 11 license add-on for $139. Discounts available: $30 for December 2025 camp attendees, $20 multi-week discount.
6/22/26
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22
Build Your Own Computer Camp Portland
A hands-on camp for youth ages 12-16 to build and test their own personal computer. Each camper will use surplus and new parts to build a fully functional PC including case, power supply, MATX motherboard, AMD CPU, DDR4 RAM, solid state drive, keyboard, mouse, monitor, and WiFi adapter. Campers take home their completed computer and gain knowledge of computer architecture and how components work together. Camp runs 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM for Week 1 (6/22-6/26). Note: Component prices may be affected by 2025 tariffs and current market conditions.
$1,065.00 - Base...
$1,065.00 - Base cost $1,065. Optional Windows 11 license add-on for $139. Discounts available: $30 for December 2025 camp attendees, $20 multi-week discount.
In-Person
Jun 22, 1:00 PM ET
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Game Camp Nation - Summer 2026
Game Camp is more than just a place to play - it's where aspiring creators turn ideas into reality. Campers gain hands-on development experience as they learn game design, programming and digital art. From concept to playable game, campers don't just imagine games - they build them. From brainstorming ideas to coding mechanics and designing characters, they explore every stage of game creation. With guidance from experienced instructors and collaboration with peers, they develop real skills that bring their creative visions to life. Tools include Aseprite, Blender, GoDot, Python. Also includes leadership development where creating great games takes teamwork, and Game Camp teaches campers how to lead through hands-on leadership experiences.
Game Camp Nation
Free
6/22/26
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Jun
22
Game Camp Nation - Summer 2026
Game Camp is more than just a place to play - it's where aspiring creators turn ideas into reality. Campers gain hands-on development experience as they learn game design, programming and digital art. From concept to playable game, campers don't just imagine games - they build them. From brainstorming ideas to coding mechanics and designing characters, they explore every stage of game creation. With guidance from experienced instructors and collaboration with peers, they develop real skills that bring their creative visions to life. Tools include Aseprite, Blender, GoDot, Python. Also includes leadership development where creating great games takes teamwork, and Game Camp teaches campers how to lead through hands-on leadership experiences.
Free
Hybrid
Jun 22, 2026
Game Development
Programming
Digital Art
Game Design
Python
Blender
Godot
Aseprite
Leadership Development
Teamwork
Creative Coding
Computer Science
Software Development
Stem Education
Technology Skills
Coding
Game Modding
3D Design
Web Design
Hardware
02-13-2026
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EPIC - Elementary Program Introducing Computing - Raspberry Pi Innovator
EPIC is designed to inspire the next generation of computing technology innovators by engaging young students in learning computational thinking skills, programming and AI fundamentals. Raspberry Pi Innovator: Explore the world of computer science through hands-on projects, where you'll collaborate with others and dive into electronics, sensors, and programmable devices. Learn to build hardware that senses and controls the world around you, bringing your ideas to life with Raspberry Pi. Prior programming experience is recommended, but not required. Each camper receives a complete Raspberry Pi 5 8GB RAM Starter Kit (valued at $175) to keep. Program runs Monday June 29 - Friday July 3, 2026, 8:30am-4:00pm. Registration opens February 12, 2026.
Kingsbury Hall
$625.00 - EPIC R...
$625.00 - EPIC Raspberry Pi Innovator Fee (includes lunch and Raspberry Pi 5 8GB RAM Starter Kit valued at $175)
6/29/26
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Jun
29
EPIC - Elementary Program Introducing Computing - Raspberry Pi Innovator
EPIC is designed to inspire the next generation of computing technology innovators by engaging young students in learning computational thinking skills, programming and AI fundamentals. Raspberry Pi Innovator: Explore the world of computer science through hands-on projects, where you'll collaborate with others and dive into electronics, sensors, and programmable devices. Learn to build hardware that senses and controls the world around you, bringing your ideas to life with Raspberry Pi. Prior programming experience is recommended, but not required. Each camper receives a complete Raspberry Pi 5 8GB RAM Starter Kit (valued at $175) to keep. Program runs Monday June 29 - Friday July 3, 2026, 8:30am-4:00pm. Registration opens February 12, 2026.
$625.00 - EPIC R...
$625.00 - EPIC Raspberry Pi Innovator Fee (includes lunch and Raspberry Pi 5 8GB RAM Starter Kit valued at $175)
In-Person
Jun 29, 12:30 PM ET
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Build Your Own Computer Camp Portland
A 5-day intensive camp where youth ages 12-16 build their own fully functional desktop computer using both surplus and new parts. Each camper takes home a complete computer including case, power supply, motherboard, AMD CPU, DDR4 RAM, solid state drive, keyboard, mouse, monitor, and WiFi adapter. The program teaches computer architecture and how different components work together. Includes potential pricing impacts from tariffs and component shortages. Discounts available for multi-week enrollment and previous camp attendees.
University of Southern Maine - Portland
$1,065.00 - Base...
$1,065.00 - Base camp cost, optional Windows 11 license for additional $139
6/29/26
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Jun
29
Build Your Own Computer Camp Portland
A 5-day intensive camp where youth ages 12-16 build their own fully functional desktop computer using both surplus and new parts. Each camper takes home a complete computer including case, power supply, motherboard, AMD CPU, DDR4 RAM, solid state drive, keyboard, mouse, monitor, and WiFi adapter. The program teaches computer architecture and how different components work together. Includes potential pricing impacts from tariffs and component shortages. Discounts available for multi-week enrollment and previous camp attendees.
$1,065.00 - Base...
$1,065.00 - Base camp cost, optional Windows 11 license for additional $139
In-Person
Jun 29, 1:00 PM ET
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L3akCTF 2026
L3akCTF 2026 is the third annual Capture the Flag competition hosted by team L3ak, welcoming participants of all backgrounds and experience levels. Features 50+ original challenges spanning 8 categories: crypto, web, rev, pwn, misc, forensics, OSINT, and hardware/RF. The difficulty will range from beginner to expert. Event runs from July 10, 2026 18:00 UTC to July 12, 2026 18:00 UTC. Format: Jeopardy style competition. Prizes TBD. Discord community available.
Online
Free
7/10/26
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Jul
10
L3akCTF 2026
L3akCTF 2026 is the third annual Capture the Flag competition hosted by team L3ak, welcoming participants of all backgrounds and experience levels. Features 50+ original challenges spanning 8 categories: crypto, web, rev, pwn, misc, forensics, OSINT, and hardware/RF. The difficulty will range from beginner to expert. Event runs from July 10, 2026 18:00 UTC to July 12, 2026 18:00 UTC. Format: Jeopardy style competition. Prizes TBD. Discord community available.
Free
Virtual
Jul 10, 2:00 PM ET
Cybersecurity
Capture The Flag
Ctf
Hacking
Competition
Cryptography
Web Security
Reverse Engineering
Pwn
Forensics
Osint
Hardware
Rf
Penetration Testing
Information Security
Programming
Networking
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https://ctftime.org/event/3061
02-12-2026
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Build Your Own Computer Camp Orono
A hands-on computer building camp for youth ages 12-16. Campers will learn computer architecture and build their own fully functional desktop computer using surplus and new parts. Each computer includes case, power supply, motherboard, AMD CPU, DDR4 RAM, SSD, keyboard, mouse, monitor, and WiFi adapter. Campers take their completed computer home. Camp runs 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM daily from July 20-24, 2026. Discounts available for multi-week enrollment and returning December 2025 campers.
University of Maine - Orono
$1,065.00 - Base...
$1,065.00 - Base camp fee, Windows 11 license available for additional $139
7/20/26
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Jul
20
Build Your Own Computer Camp Orono
A hands-on computer building camp for youth ages 12-16. Campers will learn computer architecture and build their own fully functional desktop computer using surplus and new parts. Each computer includes case, power supply, motherboard, AMD CPU, DDR4 RAM, SSD, keyboard, mouse, monitor, and WiFi adapter. Campers take their completed computer home. Camp runs 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM daily from July 20-24, 2026. Discounts available for multi-week enrollment and returning December 2025 campers.
$1,065.00 - Base...
$1,065.00 - Base camp fee, Windows 11 license available for additional $139
In-Person
Jul 20, 1:00 PM ET
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Build Your Own Computer Camp Orono5
Week 5 - 7/20 - 7/24 (9 AM - 3:30 PM) for Ages 12 - 16
University of Maine - Orono
$1,065.00 - Week...
$1,065.00 - Week 5 camp fee
7/20/26
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Jul
20
Build Your Own Computer Camp Orono5
Week 5 - 7/20 - 7/24 (9 AM - 3:30 PM) for Ages 12 - 16
$1,065.00 - Week...
$1,065.00 - Week 5 camp fee
In-Person
Jul 20, 1:00 PM ET
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