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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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170 problem-solving Events Found

Apr 19

Night Programs - Timbernook Kauai Light Wars- Glow in the dark

An evening program that provides extraordinary play opportunities into the twilight hours. The theme for tonight is Light wars. From Star Wars, kids will have the opportunity to create their light sabers and battle in the woods at night. We will also have s'mores over the fire, weather permitting. Location: Kauai Bible church Land (Not at the church itself). Timbernook play area is up Omao road, across the highway. You'll receive a map of drop off location a week before the camp. 100% Outdoor Experience - Rain or shine, the adventure continues! Imaginative, Child-Led Play - Kids create their own stories while we provide the inspiration. Safe & Supportive environment.
Timbernook Kauai (Kauai Bible Church Land)
$49.00 - Evening...
4/19/26
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Apr 23

Repair Café

The City of Boise and JUMP invite you to bring a personal treasure back to life at Repair Café. These free community events enable neighbors to help each other reduce waste and keep reusable home goods in circulation by repairing them together. Bring one item in need of repair and a team of volunteers will help you diagnose and repair it in a relaxed, social setting. Repair stations available for clothing and textiles, small electrical appliances, non-electrical household items, personal electronics, and general glue and adhesive. One item per person, must weigh under 50 lbs. Cannot repair bicycles, firearms, knives, large appliances, or gas-powered machinery.
The JUMP Room at JUMP
Free community e...
4/23/26
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Apr 30

Robotics Engineering Design Program

This program offers students the perfect introduction to robotics as they learn and apply engineering design principles to build over 40 robots including a Line Tracer, Avoider, Battle Robot, Soccer Robot, and more. Each lesson builds on the next and uses problem-solving and experiential learning to teach students how to program and control their own robots! This event is closed to the public.
Dr. William H. Bob Bailey Middle School
Free
4/30/26
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May 4

Dungeons & Dragons

Interested in D&D? Join our adventure! Create your own character, explore amazing worlds, fight epic battles, and slay dangerous monsters. Beginners welcome! Using Fifth Edition rules. No registration required. Recurring event every Monday through August 17, 2026.
Meeting Room, Marple Public Library
Free
5/4/26
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May 11

Monday Meetups: Brick Builders In-Person

Monday Meetups for ages 7-11 are all about fun and games. But they are also all about fostering social and emotional well-being in every participant. In every iteration, this program strives to empower each participant through cognitive challenges, positive social interaction, and active learning. Each meetup is planned with micro learning lessons, while still allowing for student choice to drive the direction of the day's activity in a fun, low pressure environment. This program supports Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) and PA Forward(R) Civic-Social Literacy. Registrations open at 4:30pm Monday, April 13, 2026. This is a recurring program with sessions on: May 11, 18; June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; July 6, 13, 20, 27; August 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, 2026.
Atglen Library Program Room
Free
5/11/26
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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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May 17

Supervised Minecraft Game Time

Monthly supervised Minecraft sessions in French for children ages 7-11 with prior French knowledge. Participants develop logical and rational skills in a fun, Francophone environment. Occurs every third Sunday of the month from 10am to 12pm (PST). Technical requirements include computer with microphone, good internet connection, Minecraft Education, and Zoom access. Assessment required for those not registered in 2025-2026 classes. Registration includes technical support and account setup.
Virtual Activity
$18.00 - $18 per...
5/17/26
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May 18

Dungeons & Dragons

Interested in D&D? Join our adventure! Create your own character, explore amazing worlds, fight epic battles, and slay dangerous monsters. Beginners welcome! Using Fifth Edition rules. Recurring weekly program running from May 18, 2026 through August 31, 2026 on Mondays from 5:00pm - 7:00pm.
Marple Public Library - Meeting Room
Free
5/18/26
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May 23

Curious George: Let's Get Curious!

Climb into the imaginative world of Curious George and problem solve your way through pint-sized math, science, and engineering adventures. Exhibit runs from May 23 - September 6, 2026.
Visiting Exhibit Hall at National Children's Museum
$18.95 - Standar...
5/23/26
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May 25

Dungeons & Dragons

Interested in D&D? Join our adventure! Create your own character, explore amazing worlds, fight epic battles, and slay dangerous monsters. Beginners welcome! Using Fifth Edition rules. This is a recurring program that meets every Monday from May 25, 2026 through September 7, 2026 from 5:00pm - 7:00pm.
Marple Public Library - Meeting Room
Free
5/25/26
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May 25

Storybook - Wild Wonders, LLC TimberNook Program Launch!

At this special TimberNook launch camp, children will have the opportunity to bring some beloved stories to life! Students will be invited to engage with materials for building, costumes, and other props to inspire imaginative play. This is a 100% outdoor program in all weather. Drop-off program with times 8:55-9:05 AM and pick-up 12:55-1:05 PM. Children are expected to get dirty as part of the outdoor experience. Staff takes a hands-off approach to develop problem-solving skills while maintaining safety supervision. Inclusive program welcoming children of all abilities. No refunds policy - children forfeit their day if ill or absent. Program may be cancelled for severe weather conditions.
TimberNook Ozaukee at Westlawn Woods
$150.00 - 3-day...
5/25/26
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May 26

Woodland Tinkering - Timbernook of Northeast Oklahoma

This 4-day, 100% outdoor summer camp is an immersive, hands-on adventure designed for children who learn best by doing, building, and exploring. Campers will spend their days deep in the Timbernook woods creating junkyard forts, racing tires across natural terrain, experimenting with catapults, and working together in small clans to solve problems and bring big ideas to life. Each day encourages creativity, communication, and collaboration as children use real materials, real tools, and their imaginations to build and invent at their own pace. Age range: 4-12 years. No adult participation required. Duration: May 26-29, 2026, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM daily.
Timbernook of Northeast Oklahoma
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5/26/26
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May 31

South Fork Sampler w/Human Powered Movement

Celebrating it's 5th Anniversary, the South Fork Sampler, once again, highlights the incredible natural resources of the South Fork River corridor, challenge you physically and mentally and bring the Human Powered Movement vibe to your adventurous spirit! This scavenger hunt style adventure race features 3 different beginner friendly options ... Solo, Teams and Family Categories. Each will task participants to paddle, bike, and run to various checkpoints and stamp their passport while sampling the endless natural beauty throughout the historic South Fork River in Gaston County, just minutes west of Charlotte, NC.
South Fork River corridor
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5/31/26
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Jun 1

STEM Academy: Math Foundations

STEM Academy: Math Foundations is designed for rising middle school students who need a strong foundation in mathematics before transitioning into Pre-Algebra. Through hands-on activities, real-world problem-solving, and guided practice, students strengthen essential math skills while learning how to think like mathematicians. This track is ideal for students who desire additional, individualized math support, need to build confidence in foundational math concepts, or are preparing for a pre-algebra course. Duration: June 1 - July 18, 2026.
Xavier University
Free
6/1/26
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Jun 1

S.T.E.A.M Specialty Camp - Wilson Family YMCA

S.T.E.A.M (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics) specialty camp for ages 7-12. Children explore creativity and problem-solving through hands-on projects including animated short films, seed growth experiments, and collaborative STEM challenges. 7-week program with swimming on Wednesdays.
Monte Sano Elementary School
$185.00 - Weekly...
6/1/26
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Jun 1

Summer STEM - Session 1

Summer STEM at the Naval Academy is a vibrant week of problem solving, exploratory learning, critical thinking, and team building for rising 9th-11th graders interested in a future in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. Session runs Monday to Saturday: June 1 - 6, 2026.
United States Naval Academy
Free
6/1/26
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Jun 1

Junior Makers Camp

Explore the built environment, practice navigation skills, and discover Atlanta's neighborhoods through orienteering challenges, urban design sprints, and creative problem-solving.
Oakland Visitor Center
$350.00 - $350 p...
6/1/26
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Jun 1

Roblox Studio Summer Camp (Session 1)

Do you dream of creating your own games and worlds on Roblox? You can bring your ideas to life this summer at our Roblox Coding Camp! You will learn: Roblox Studio & game development tools, create interactive games and experiences, develop problem-solving and critical thinking skills, and design and animate 3D environments and characters. June 1-5, M-F, 12:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Alabama School of Fine Arts
$250.00 - Tuitio...
6/1/26
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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 1

Roblox Studio Summer Camp (Session 1)

Do you dream of creating your own games and worlds on Roblox? You can bring your ideas to life this summer at our Roblox Coding Camp! You will learn: Roblox Studio & game development tools, create interactive games and experiences, develop problem-solving and critical thinking skills, and design and animate 3D environments and characters. Runs June 1-5, M-F, 12:30 pm - 4:30 pm.
Alabama School of Fine Arts
$250.00 - Tuitio...
6/1/26
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Jun 1

Dungeons & Dragons

Interested in D&D? Join our adventure! Create your own character, explore amazing worlds, fight epic battles, and slay dangerous monsters. Beginners welcome! Using Fifth Edition rules. No registration required. Open to teens in grades 6-12. Recurring event on Mondays through September 2026.
Meeting Room, Marple Public Library
Free
6/1/26
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Jun 2

Engineering: Robot Inventors - STEM Summer Camp

Design prototypes and test robot efficiency using LEGO SPIKE Prime with Scratch-based coding. Focus on critical thinking and complex problem solving. Available for Grades 3-5 and 6-8.
Zaniac Asheville South
$499.00 - All-Da...
6/2/26
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Jun 2

Engineering: Space Engineers - NEW! STEM Summer Camp

Explore space exploration challenges including low gravity, meteorites, and robotic operations. Design solutions through hands-on engineering and teamwork. Available for Grades K-2, 3-5, and 6-8.
Zaniac Asheville South
$499.00 - All-Da...
6/2/26
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Jun 3

2026 Discover Transportation Engineering

A 3-day, 2-night program for high school students (incoming freshman to recently graduated) to discover transportation engineering. Students will meet industry professionals, tour workplaces, and participate in engaging transportation engineering activities. Program includes on-campus activities with presentations from Felsburg Holt & Ullevig, HDR, and panel discussions, plus off-campus visits to Olsson, Nebraska Department of Transportation labs, JEO, and Benesch bridge sites. Students stay in UNL residence halls with shared bedrooms and suite-style rooms. Registration opens in February 2026.
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
$30.00 - $30 app...
6/3/26
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