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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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15 Invention Events Found
Franklin's Key 2026
During the War of Independence, the British feared that Benjamin Franklin could control the weather. But what if that were true? In an alternate universe where Franklin's most powerful inventions have been hidden for centuries, two high school prodigies must race against time to protect Franklin's undiscovered technology from shadowy forces. Set amid iconic Philadelphia landmarks, Franklin's Key blends our city's rich history with larger-than-life characters, sharply choreographed movement, and breathtaking stage illusions to create a pulse-pounding, brainy delight for adventurous theatergoers of all ages. Features stage illusions by Skylar Fox (Broadway's Harry Potter, Back to the Future). Historic landmarks like the Museum of Art, City Hall, Christ Church Burial Ground, and the Wanamaker Organ become portals to adventure.
Plays and Players Theatre
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6/11/26
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11
Franklin's Key 2026
During the War of Independence, the British feared that Benjamin Franklin could control the weather. But what if that were true? In an alternate universe where Franklin's most powerful inventions have been hidden for centuries, two high school prodigies must race against time to protect Franklin's undiscovered technology from shadowy forces. Set amid iconic Philadelphia landmarks, Franklin's Key blends our city's rich history with larger-than-life characters, sharply choreographed movement, and breathtaking stage illusions to create a pulse-pounding, brainy delight for adventurous theatergoers of all ages. Features stage illusions by Skylar Fox (Broadway's Harry Potter, Back to the Future). Historic landmarks like the Museum of Art, City Hall, Christ Church Burial Ground, and the Wanamaker Organ become portals to adventure.
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Tickets available for purchase
In-Person
Jun 11, 2026
Benjamin Franklin
Invention
Technology
History
Philadelphia
Science Fiction
Theater
Stage Illusions
Physics
Weather Control
High School Students
Prodigies
Historical Science
Innovation
05-09-2026
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Eureka: Flight to the Future/Eureka: Launching with Legends
Science camp combining technology exploration, invention, and creativity. Build light sabers, catapults, and explore works of da Vinci, Edison, Tesla. No camp on June 19, 2026 (Juneteenth).
Newtown Campus
$479.00 - Tuitio...
$479.00 - Tuition includes all material fees
6/15/26
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15
Eureka: Flight to the Future/Eureka: Launching with Legends
Science camp combining technology exploration, invention, and creativity. Build light sabers, catapults, and explore works of da Vinci, Edison, Tesla. No camp on June 19, 2026 (Juneteenth).
$479.00 - Tuitio...
$479.00 - Tuition includes all material fees
In-Person
Jun 15, 2026, 1:00 PM ET
05-09-2026
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Week 1 - Camp Invention: Spark
Four-day STEM camp featuring hands-on activities including Fur-ensics (forensic science with robotic capybara), Make Waves (entrepreneurship and physics with boat design), Space Morphers (rocket building and space exploration), and The Infringers (invention and cryptography). Program runs 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM daily. Leaders-in-Training program available for grades 7-9. Payment plans available up to 8 weeks before camp start date.
Pennridge School District
$310.00 - Camper...
$310.00 - Camper Price for grades K-6, Leaders-in-Training Price $210 for grades 7-9, payment plans available
7/6/26
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6
Week 1 - Camp Invention: Spark
Four-day STEM camp featuring hands-on activities including Fur-ensics (forensic science with robotic capybara), Make Waves (entrepreneurship and physics with boat design), Space Morphers (rocket building and space exploration), and The Infringers (invention and cryptography). Program runs 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM daily. Leaders-in-Training program available for grades 7-9. Payment plans available up to 8 weeks before camp start date.
$310.00 - Camper...
$310.00 - Camper Price for grades K-6, Leaders-in-Training Price $210 for grades 7-9, payment plans available
In-Person
Jul 6, 2026, 12:00 PM ET
STEM
Invention
Robotics
Forensic Science
Physics
Entrepreneurship
Space Exploration
Cryptography
Engineering
Science
Detective Skills
Innovation
Hands-On Learning
Summer Camp
01-19-2026
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U-Design - Electrifying Discoveries
A hands-on STEM workshop focusing on electricity and electromagnetism. Students will wire circuits, build motors, design a secret candy safe with electromagnetic lock, and create their own inventions. Includes take-home toolbox. Session I: July 6-10, 2026. Drop-off 8:30-9:00 AM, Pick-up 4:00-4:30 PM. Financial assistance available.
Boston University College of Engineering
$650.00 - Tuitio...
$650.00 - Tuition per student
7/6/26
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Jul
6
U-Design - Electrifying Discoveries
A hands-on STEM workshop focusing on electricity and electromagnetism. Students will wire circuits, build motors, design a secret candy safe with electromagnetic lock, and create their own inventions. Includes take-home toolbox. Session I: July 6-10, 2026. Drop-off 8:30-9:00 AM, Pick-up 4:00-4:30 PM. Financial assistance available.
$650.00 - Tuitio...
$650.00 - Tuition per student
In-Person
Jul 6, 2026, 12:30 PM ET
Electricity
Electromagnetism
Circuits
Engineering Design
Hands-On Learning
Motors
Invention
Summer Camp
STEM Education
02-10-2026
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Week 2 - Camp Invention: Elevate
High-energy, hands-on STEM camp featuring collaboration, innovation, entrepreneurship, and STEM application activities. Curriculum includes protecting Earth's ecosystems, exploring sports inventions, entrepreneurship projects, and flight/robotics activities. Leaders-in-Training program available for grades 7-9 at $210. Multi-week discount available when registering for both week 1 (July 6-9 Spark program) and week 2.
Pennridge School District
$310.00 - Camper...
$310.00 - Camper Price for grades K-6, payment plans available up to 8 weeks before camp start date
7/13/26
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Jul
13
Week 2 - Camp Invention: Elevate
High-energy, hands-on STEM camp featuring collaboration, innovation, entrepreneurship, and STEM application activities. Curriculum includes protecting Earth's ecosystems, exploring sports inventions, entrepreneurship projects, and flight/robotics activities. Leaders-in-Training program available for grades 7-9 at $210. Multi-week discount available when registering for both week 1 (July 6-9 Spark program) and week 2.
$310.00 - Camper...
$310.00 - Camper Price for grades K-6, payment plans available up to 8 weeks before camp start date
In-Person
Jul 13, 2026, 12:00 PM ET
STEM
Hands-On Learning
Innovation
Entrepreneurship
Robotics
Engineering Design
Environmental Science
Teamwork
Problem-Solving
Summer Camp
Invention
Technology
Science
01-18-2026
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Camp Invention: Spark
Four-day STEM summer camp featuring hands-on challenges including Fur-ensics (forensic science with robotic capybara), Make Waves (entrepreneurship and physics), Space Morphers (rocket building and space exploration), and The Infringers (invention and cryptography). Also offers Leaders-in-Training program for grades 7-9 at $230. Program runs 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM daily from July 13-16, 2026.
East Clayton Elementary School
$330.00 - Camper...
$330.00 - Camper Price for grades K-6, payment plans available up to 8 weeks before camp start date
7/13/26
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Jul
13
Camp Invention: Spark
Four-day STEM summer camp featuring hands-on challenges including Fur-ensics (forensic science with robotic capybara), Make Waves (entrepreneurship and physics), Space Morphers (rocket building and space exploration), and The Infringers (invention and cryptography). Also offers Leaders-in-Training program for grades 7-9 at $230. Program runs 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM daily from July 13-16, 2026.
$330.00 - Camper...
$330.00 - Camper Price for grades K-6, payment plans available up to 8 weeks before camp start date
In-Person
Jul 13, 2026, 12:00 PM ET
STEM
Summer Camp
Invention
Forensic Science
Robotics
Physics
Entrepreneurship
Space Exploration
Rocket Building
Cryptography
Hands-On Learning
Innovation
Elementary
K-6
01-18-2026
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U-Design - Electrifying Discoveries (Session II)
A hands-on STEM workshop focusing on electricity and electromagnetism. Students will wire circuits, build motors, design a secret candy safe with electromagnetic lock, and create their own inventions. Includes take-home toolbox. Session II: July 13-17, 2026. Drop-off 8:30-9:00 AM, Pick-up 4:00-4:30 PM. Financial assistance available.
Boston University College of Engineering
$650.00 - Tuitio...
$650.00 - Tuition per student
7/13/26
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Jul
13
U-Design - Electrifying Discoveries (Session II)
A hands-on STEM workshop focusing on electricity and electromagnetism. Students will wire circuits, build motors, design a secret candy safe with electromagnetic lock, and create their own inventions. Includes take-home toolbox. Session II: July 13-17, 2026. Drop-off 8:30-9:00 AM, Pick-up 4:00-4:30 PM. Financial assistance available.
$650.00 - Tuitio...
$650.00 - Tuition per student
In-Person
Jul 13, 2026, 12:30 PM ET
Electricity
Electromagnetism
Circuits
Engineering Design
Hands-On Learning
Motors
Invention
Summer Camp
STEM Education
02-10-2026
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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, 2026, 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, 2026, 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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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, 2026, 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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Mad Science Summer Camp 2026 - Eureka! Launching with Legends (Morning)
Inspired by da Vinci, Edison, Tesla, and Benjamin Franklin, campers invent solutions to everyday problems, earn patent certificates, build catapults, and launch projectiles with a trebuchet. Ages 6-12.
Upper Providence Township Building
$225.00 - Mornin...
$225.00 - Morning Camp session
8/3/26
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Aug
3
Mad Science Summer Camp 2026 - Eureka! Launching with Legends (Morning)
Inspired by da Vinci, Edison, Tesla, and Benjamin Franklin, campers invent solutions to everyday problems, earn patent certificates, build catapults, and launch projectiles with a trebuchet. Ages 6-12.
$225.00 - Mornin...
$225.00 - Morning Camp session
In-Person
Aug 3, 2026, 1:00 PM ET
05-09-2026
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Mad Science Summer Camp 2026 - Eureka! Launching with Legends & Super Slimy Smoky Science
Week 3 (August 3-7): Morning - Eureka! Launching with Legends inspired by da Vinci, Edison, Tesla, Franklin. Inventions, patents, catapults, trebuchets. Afternoon - Super Slimy Smoky Science with slime, circuits, lasers, dry ice, optical illusions. Ages 6-12.
Upper Providence Township Building
$225.00 - Mornin...
$225.00 - Morning session: $225, Full day: $425
8/3/26
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Aug
3
Mad Science Summer Camp 2026 - Eureka! Launching with Legends & Super Slimy Smoky Science
Week 3 (August 3-7): Morning - Eureka! Launching with Legends inspired by da Vinci, Edison, Tesla, Franklin. Inventions, patents, catapults, trebuchets. Afternoon - Super Slimy Smoky Science with slime, circuits, lasers, dry ice, optical illusions. Ages 6-12.
$225.00 - Mornin...
$225.00 - Morning session: $225, Full day: $425
In-Person
Aug 3, 2026, 1:00 PM ET
Invention
Engineering
Physics
Chemistry
Circuits
Lasers
Optical Illusions
Summer Camp
Hands-On Learning
Problem Solving
Invention
Physics
Circuits
Lasers
Optics
Chemistry
Engineering
Catapults
Hands-On Learning
Famous Inventors
05-09-2026
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Mad Science Summer Camp 2026 - Eureka! Launching with Legends
Inspired by da Vinci, Edison, Tesla, and Benjamin Franklin, campers invent solutions to everyday problems, earn patent certificates, build catapults, and launch projectiles with a trebuchet. Ages 6-12.
Upper Providence Township Building
$225.00 - Mornin...
$225.00 - Morning session only
8/3/26
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Aug
3
Mad Science Summer Camp 2026 - Eureka! Launching with Legends
Inspired by da Vinci, Edison, Tesla, and Benjamin Franklin, campers invent solutions to everyday problems, earn patent certificates, build catapults, and launch projectiles with a trebuchet. Ages 6-12.
$225.00 - Mornin...
$225.00 - Morning session only
In-Person
Aug 3, 2026, 1:00 PM ET
05-10-2026
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Mad Science Summer Camp 2026 - Eureka! Launching with Legends (Morning Session)
Inspired by da Vinci, Edison, Tesla, and Benjamin Franklin, campers invent solutions to everyday problems, earn patent certificates, build catapults, and launch projectiles with a trebuchet. For children ages 6-12.
Upper Providence Township Building
$225.00 - Mornin...
$225.00 - Morning camp session (9:00 am - 12:00 pm)
8/3/26
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Aug
3
Mad Science Summer Camp 2026 - Eureka! Launching with Legends (Morning Session)
Inspired by da Vinci, Edison, Tesla, and Benjamin Franklin, campers invent solutions to everyday problems, earn patent certificates, build catapults, and launch projectiles with a trebuchet. For children ages 6-12.
$225.00 - Mornin...
$225.00 - Morning camp session (9:00 am - 12:00 pm)
In-Person
Aug 3, 2026, 1:00 PM ET
Invention
Problem-Solving
Catapults
Trebuchet
Patents
Da Vinci
Edison
Tesla
Franklin
Hands-On Learning
Summer Camp
STEM Education
Children
05-10-2026
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Halloween Re-Engineered
Experience trick-or-treating with a creative, mechanical twist! In the spirit of our namesake inventor, we use gizmos and gadgets to deliver treats throughout the museum. This safe, indoor adventure is perfect for families looking for a unique Halloween experience where innovation meets the candy bag.
Gilbert House Children's Museum
Free
10/25/26
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Oct
25
Halloween Re-Engineered
Experience trick-or-treating with a creative, mechanical twist! In the spirit of our namesake inventor, we use gizmos and gadgets to deliver treats throughout the museum. This safe, indoor adventure is perfect for families looking for a unique Halloween experience where innovation meets the candy bag.
Free
In-Person
Oct 25, 2026, 8:00 PM ET
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