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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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48 Problem-Solving Events Found

Jul 20

Snapology STEM Camps & Workshops - Adventure Week

STEAM adventures are afoot this week! A new adventure every day, with a lot of critical learning. Ages 6-12. Monday - Friday, July 20 - 24. 9:00am - 4:30pm
Community Campus
$279.00 - $279
7/20/26
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Jul 20

Level Up Player: LEGO robotics, stop motion animation, and Minecraft - Week 2

Students will be challenged to defeat Steve, the ultimate crafter of the Overworld. Utilizing LEGO MINDSTORMS, students will construct and program EV3 robots with axles, gears, and motors to execute various missions on the Minecraft Overworld challenge mat. Students will collaboratively employ problem-solving skills, communication, and teamwork. In the afternoon, students will produce LEGO stop-motion animations and gain comprehensive knowledge of Command Generators in Minecraft, learning to design and construct their own MEGA Parkour obstacle course. Ages 9-13, Monday-Friday, 9am-3pm.
The First Congregational Church of Burlington, UCC
Free
7/20/26
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Jul 20

Ready Player One: LEGO robotics, stop motion animation, and Minecraft (Ages 9-13)

This week, students will be challenged to defeat Malgosha, Queen of the Piglins and ruler of the Netherworld. Utilizing LEGO MINDSTORMS, students will construct and program EV3 robots with axles, gears, and motors to complete various missions on the Minecraft Overworld challenge mat. In the afternoon, students will produce their own LEGO stop-motion animations and learn Command Generators in Minecraft to design and create their own MEGA Minecraft Roller Coaster. Monday-Friday, 9am-3pm.
The First Congregational Church of Burlington, UCC
Free
7/20/26
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Jul 20

Grizzly Week 3: Mission Impossible / Camp Spy Academy

Welcome to the world of secret codes, stealth missions, and epic escape plans. Learn how to crack ciphers, build gadgets, solve clues, and complete daring team challenges in this high-energy week at Spy School. Are you ready for the mission? Camp runs 9am-4pm daily with optional before-care and after-care available.
Beaumont Scout Reservation
$105.00 - Additi...
7/20/26
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Jul 20

2026 Grizzly Day Camp - Session 3: Mission Impossible / Camp Spy Academy

STEM-focused spy academy camp teaching cryptography, code-breaking, gadget building, and problem-solving through team challenges. Includes shooting sports, swimming, and nature activities. 9am-4pm daily, Monday-Friday.
Beaumont Scout Reservation
$125.00 - $125 p...
7/20/26
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Jul 20

LEGO® Engineering & Dinosaur Science Camp

Dive into the world of dinosaurs through the lens of engineering and science in this immersive LEGO®-powered STEM course. Campers will apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills to design and build secure habitats for herbivorous dinosaurs and go on expeditions to discover elusive species. This course challenges campers to collaborate, innovate, and deepen their understanding of biology, engineering, and prehistoric ecosystems, all while bringing the Jurassic world to life, brick by brick. 5 sessions of 3 hours each. Registration opens January 28, 2026 at 12:00 PM. 17 openings remaining.
RPCC - Buena Vista
$246.00 - $246 f...
7/20/26
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Jul 20

The Knight School Chess Camp

The Knight School is a chess party that give your child the gift of amazing chess friends, undeniable academic confidence, self-identity as a smart kid, and a dose of childhood joy that is the highlight of their summer! Beginners and experienced players welcome in this kid-centered classroom environment that teaches cool tricks, strategies, openings, and tactics. 5 three-hour sessions running weekdays from 9:00 AM to Noon. Registration opens January 28, 2026 at 12:00 PM for all participants. 6 openings remaining.
RPCC - Juniper B
$167.00 - $167 f...
7/20/26
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Jul 20

LEGO® Jurassic Adventure STEM Camp

Travel back to the Jurassic era in this hands-on STEM adventure powered by LEGO®! Young builders will return to the age of dinosaurs, using LEGO® to bring the time of the dinosaurs to life. Design and engineer secure habitats for gentle herbivores, embark on daring expeditions to track down elusive species, and uncover the secrets of powerful predator dinosaurs. Get ready for a dino-sized adventure packed with building, problem-solving, and imagination! 5 three-hour sessions running weekdays from 9:00 AM to Noon. 15 openings remaining.
RPCC - Buena Vista
$246.00 - $246 r...
7/20/26
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Jul 20

LEGO Robotics Lewiston5

This camp is for beginner & intermediate LEGO Roboteers! Explore robotics concepts using the LEGO Robotics platform. Campers use 'Scratch'-style block coding to guide their LEGO robots through various missions, while learning how to use sensors to help their robots navigate challenges and obstacles. Through building and modifying their robots to complete missions, campers learn problem-solving skills that helps them become independent STEAM-thinkers! Open to ages 9 to 12, no experience needed. Our camps are 1 week long, unless otherwise noted, and run from 9:00 am until 3:30 pm, Monday through Friday. Discounts available: $30 for December 2025 camp attendees, $20 multi-week/sibling discount.
University of Southern Maine - Lewiston/Auburn
$495.00 - $495.0...
7/20/26
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Jul 20

LEGO Robotics Orono5

This camp is for beginner & intermediate LEGO Roboteers! Explore robotics concepts using the LEGO Robotics platform. Campers use 'Scratch'-style block coding to guide their LEGO robots through various missions, while learning how to use sensors to help their robots navigate challenges and obstacles. Through building and modifying their robots to complete missions, campers learn problem-solving skills that helps them become independent STEAM-thinkers! Open to ages 9 to 12, no experience needed. Camps run from 9:00 am until 3:30 pm, Monday through Friday for one week.
University of Maine - Orono
$495.00 - Multi-...
7/20/26
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Jul 20

Summer Camp: Snapology Robotics + Mining + Building Camp

Join Snapology for a fun and educational week of hands-on STEM learning! Kids will explore robotics, engineering, and creative building through engaging activities designed to build problem-solving skills and teamwork. This extended camp combines robotics with exciting Minecraft-themed building challenges. Campers will design, build, and explore engineering concepts while recreating elements inspired by the world of Minecraft. Registration is handled through Snapology.
Lower Gwynedd Township
Free
7/20/26
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Jul 20

Imagine Engineering Camp: Rising 1st-2nd Graders

Week-long summer day camp for rising 1st-2nd graders (July 20-24, 2026). Campers explore STEM and engineering concepts in small groups and apply them to hands-on engineering design challenges. Curriculum is new every year. Camp hours: drop-off 8:30-8:45 a.m., pick-up 3:30-3:45 p.m. Lunch and snacks provided. Staff-to-student ratio approximately 1:6. Applications open January 12 – February 27, 2026. Admission decisions based on student interest statements, not first-come first-served. Eligible students: all entering 1st-5th grade in Fall 2026, including home-schooled and out-of-state/country students. Apply via the Summer Programs Portal (Brickyard Account required).
NC State College of Engineering
$550.00 - $550 f...
7/20/26
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Jul 20

Leadership By Design Summer Program

Week-long leadership and design experience for Forsyth County high school students (July 20–24, 2026) that introduces students to design thinking, community-centered problem solving, and real-world project work. Students work collaboratively, engage with community needs, and build skills in observation, idea generation, prototyping, communication, and presentation. Sponsored by Community Design Studio.
Community Design Studio
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7/20/26
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Jul 26

The Chip Moody Consider Engineering Program - Session 3

A challenging and rewarding four-day overnight summer program for high school juniors to get a taste of college life and what it takes to be an engineer. Students participate in exciting engineering experiments, problem solving challenges, and networking with faculty, practicing engineers, and fellow campers. This is the third session of three offered in July 2026. Students must excel in math and science and demonstrate communication and leadership skills. Only half the applicants gain admission. Students are responsible for their own transportation to and from campus.
University of Maine
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7/26/26
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Jul 27

Summer Camp - Spy Week

Mission STEM-possible! Deduce how science helps solve some of the world's great capers and put on your calculation fedora to crack the code. We'll check the evidence and go-go-gadget our way to clearing obstacles. Earn your agent badge with your mystery solved! Camp runs 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Monday-Friday. Ages 6-12.
Science Museum
$350.00 - $350 f...
7/27/26
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Jul 27

Camp Pageturner Session 6: Mathemagicians (Math & Magic)

Collaboration with the Leitzel Center! Dust off your top hat and magic wand - math and magic go hand-in-hand. Join us for fun open-ended math tasks, math-related magic, and creating our own magic show. Daily schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:15AM-4:30PM. Campers required to bring own lunch. Weekly showcase on Friday at 4pm.
Murkland Hall
$310.00 - Camp P...
7/27/26
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Jul 27

The Knight School Chess Camp

A 5-day chess camp for children aged 6-12 that combines chess instruction with fun activities. The program teaches chess tricks, strategies, openings, and tactics in a kid-centered classroom environment. Both beginners and experienced players are welcome. Each session is 3 hours long, running from 9:00 AM to Noon on weekdays.
RPCC - Juniper B
$167.00 - $167 r...
7/27/26
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Jul 27

LEGO Builders Portland6 STEM Camp

Build, think, learn, and play! This camp will explore simple machines and focus on science we can't see - like forces, motion, and physical interactions. LEGO Builders is a camp for 7, 8, & 9-year old STEM explorers to get hands-on experience by building LEGO creations that demonstrate physical science & engineering concepts. Campers work in groups to solve engineering challenges, tapping into their creativity while collaborating to build their own unique solutions. This is not a LEGO Robotics camp - instead, campers will tackle challenges and build their own creations using LEGO bricks & pieces - mostly unplugged! Great for developing creative problem-solving skills while having fun building with LEGOS. No experience required. Camp runs Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 3:30pm.
University of Southern Maine - Portland
$495.00 - Week-l...
7/27/26
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Jul 27

LEGO Robotics Portland6

This camp is for beginner & intermediate LEGO Roboteers! Explore robotics concepts using the LEGO Robotics platform. Campers use "Scratch"-style block coding to guide their LEGO robots through various missions, while learning how to use sensors to help their robots navigate challenges and obstacles. Through building and modifying their robots to complete missions, campers learn problem-solving skills that helps them become independent STEAM-thinkers! Open to ages 9 to 12, no experience needed. Our camps are 1 week long and run from 9:00 am until 3:30 pm, Monday through Friday.
University of Southern Maine - Portland
$495.00 - Week-l...
7/27/26
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Jul 27

Programming in Minecraft Lewiston6

Programming in Minecraft introduces coding concepts through in-game block-based coding, using a version of the Lua language to interact with the in-game world. Campers learn to design and code their own 'mods' - custom content and modifications in the game. Time is set aside to play the game, but the camp focuses on learning programming and problem solving skills. You do not need a Minecraft account, but should bring login information if you have one. Camp runs from 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM daily for the week of 7/27 - 7/31.
University of Southern Maine - Lewiston/Auburn
$495.00 - Camp p...
7/27/26
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Jul 27

Woodland Tinkering - TimberNook Middlesex County Concord: Summer Camp Week 4

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. This is a drop off program that meets July 27th to July 31st, 2026. Children ages 8-12 will have opportunities to problem solve, make new friends and deep dive into imaginative play. The class is 100% outside, runs Monday-Friday from 9:00am to 2:00pm. Children should bring a hearty snack, lunch and refillable water bottle. Physical and vaccination records required before May 10th. Cancellation policy: 15% fee if cancelled 4+ weeks prior, no refunds for illness/weather.
TimberNook Middlesex County
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7/27/26
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Jul 27

Falcon Hill Camp - Math Camp

Campers will spend a week engaging in a variety of age-specific math activities designed to freshen up their skills and help prepare them for the upcoming school year. Each week's activities will promote the exploration of mathematical principles and strategies through hands-on experiences. Campers will be encouraged to use higher order thinking and logical reasoning skills as they collaborate with one another to solve different challenges. Students can look forward to a Math Olympics and a Probability Fair at the end of the week!
Holy Child School at Rosemont
$375.00 - Sessio...
7/27/26
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Jul 27

Imagine Engineering Camp I: Rising 3rd-5th Graders

Week-long summer day camp for rising 3rd-5th graders (July 27-31, 2026). Campers learn about engineering through hands-on, collaborative design challenges aligned with the Engineering Design Process. Camp hours: drop-off 8:30-8:45 a.m., pick-up 3:30-3:45 p.m. Lunch and snacks provided. Staff-to-student ratio approximately 1:6. Curriculum is the same as Camp II, so students may not attend both Imagine Engineering weeks. Applications open January 12 – February 27, 2026. Admission decisions based on student interest statements, not first-come first-served. Eligible students: all entering 1st-5th grade in Fall 2026, including home-schooled and out-of-state/country students. Apply via the Summer Programs Portal (Brickyard Account required).
NC State College of Engineering
$550.00 - $550 f...
7/27/26
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Jul 27

STEM + Pokemon using LEGO® Materials: FULL DAY (Ages 5 to 8)

Full-day LEGO® summer camp for children ages 5–8. Runs Monday through Friday, July 27–31, 2026, from 9:00am to 4:00pm. Camp is split into two themes: (1) building projects inspired by real machines with concepts in physics, engineering, and architecture; and (2) a Pokemon-themed building experience where kids build and catch Pokemon, rescue Pikachu from Team Rocket, and explore the world of Pokemon. Students work on approximately 2 engineering/architectural projects per day using tens of thousands of LEGO® parts. LEGO® parts are not available for purchase and students do not take materials home. Parents are asked to sign children in and out each day. A peanut-free snack break is included; snacks not provided. Operated by Play-Well TEKnologies.
Warm Springs Community Center - Crafts Room
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7/27/26
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Aug 3

Oxford Athletic Club Summer Camp - Inventors Week

A creative STEM week featuring Legos, robotics, engineering challenges, animation activities, and open-ended building time where imagination and problem solving lead the way. Ages 3-12.
Oxford Athletic Club
$375.00 - Full D...
8/3/26
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