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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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18 simple machines Events Found
GIRL SCOUTS: Juniors - Crane Design Challenge
Mechanical Engineering is critical to building and shaping our world. In this workshop, Junior Girl Scouts discover the simple machines that make up cranes and are introduced to ideas in mechanical engineering. Using materials and guidance from the Maker Space team, scouts will get hands-on to design, build, test and analyze their crane. All requirements of this badge will be met.
Saint Louis Science Center
$10.00 - $10 per...
$10.00 - $10 per scout, minimum 10 scouts, 2 adults ($100)
3/8/26
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GIRL SCOUTS: Juniors - Crane Design Challenge
Mechanical Engineering is critical to building and shaping our world. In this workshop, Junior Girl Scouts discover the simple machines that make up cranes and are introduced to ideas in mechanical engineering. Using materials and guidance from the Maker Space team, scouts will get hands-on to design, build, test and analyze their crane. All requirements of this badge will be met.
$10.00 - $10 per...
$10.00 - $10 per scout, minimum 10 scouts, 2 adults ($100)
In-Person
Mar 8, 7:00 PM ET
Girl Scouts
Mechanical Engineering
Design Challenge
Simple Machines
Crane Design
Maker Space
Hands-On Learning
Stem Education
02-15-2026
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The Age of Engineering - Innovators Spring Break Camp
Travel way, way back in time--before da Vinci and Archimedes--to uncover the origins of machines! From massive ancient inventions to miniature marvels, we'll explore how simple mechanisms have shaped the world. Experiment with levers, pulleys, wheels, and ramps to discover how early inventors used simple ideas to solve big problems. Then put your creativity to the test as you design and build your own mechanical masterpiece. Step into the Age of Engineering and discover the science that keeps the world moving! For grades 4-6, max age 12.
Science Museum Oklahoma
$275.00 - $275 m...
$275.00 - $275 members, $300 non-members
3/16/26
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16
The Age of Engineering - Innovators Spring Break Camp
Travel way, way back in time--before da Vinci and Archimedes--to uncover the origins of machines! From massive ancient inventions to miniature marvels, we'll explore how simple mechanisms have shaped the world. Experiment with levers, pulleys, wheels, and ramps to discover how early inventors used simple ideas to solve big problems. Then put your creativity to the test as you design and build your own mechanical masterpiece. Step into the Age of Engineering and discover the science that keeps the world moving! For grades 4-6, max age 12.
$275.00 - $275 m...
$275.00 - $275 members, $300 non-members
In-Person
Mar 16, 3:00 PM ET
Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Simple Machines
Design
Problem Solving
Hands-On Building
Stem Education
Spring Break
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02-08-2026
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The Age of Engineering - Spring Break Camp
Travel way, way back in time--before da Vinci and Archimedes--to uncover the origins of machines! From massive ancient inventions to miniature marvels, we'll explore how simple mechanisms have shaped the world. Experiment with levers, pulleys, wheels, and ramps to discover how early inventors used simple ideas to solve big problems. Then put your creativity to the test as you design and build your own mechanical masterpiece. For grades 4-6 (max age 12).
Science Museum Oklahoma
$275.00 - $275 m...
$275.00 - $275 members, $300 non-members
3/16/26
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Mar
16
The Age of Engineering - Spring Break Camp
Travel way, way back in time--before da Vinci and Archimedes--to uncover the origins of machines! From massive ancient inventions to miniature marvels, we'll explore how simple mechanisms have shaped the world. Experiment with levers, pulleys, wheels, and ramps to discover how early inventors used simple ideas to solve big problems. Then put your creativity to the test as you design and build your own mechanical masterpiece. For grades 4-6 (max age 12).
$275.00 - $275 m...
$275.00 - $275 members, $300 non-members
In-Person
Mar 16, 4:00 PM ET
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02-08-2026
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Engineering: Mechanical Engineering Lab - STEM Summer Camp
Introduction to levers, inclined planes, pulleys, screws with LEGO. Learn how simple machines are used in complex tasks through team challenges. Available for Grades K-2 and 3-5.
Zaniac Asheville South
$499.00 - All-Da...
$499.00 - All-Day Weekly Camp (8am-5pm), Half-Day option $299
6/2/26
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2
Engineering: Mechanical Engineering Lab - STEM Summer Camp
Introduction to levers, inclined planes, pulleys, screws with LEGO. Learn how simple machines are used in complex tasks through team challenges. Available for Grades K-2 and 3-5.
$499.00 - All-Da...
$499.00 - All-Day Weekly Camp (8am-5pm), Half-Day option $299
In-Person
Jun 2, 12:00 PM ET
01-18-2026
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Summer Science Camps - Tinkering with Trees
Do you like to build? Take on the challenge of building with natural items and simple machines and create your own nature-inspired Rube Goldberg machine! Full day camp for grades 6-8. Section A: June 8-12, Section B: July 13-17, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
The Morton Arboretum
$425.00 - Member...
$425.00 - Members $425, Non-members $470
6/8/26
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8
Summer Science Camps - Tinkering with Trees
Do you like to build? Take on the challenge of building with natural items and simple machines and create your own nature-inspired Rube Goldberg machine! Full day camp for grades 6-8. Section A: June 8-12, Section B: July 13-17, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
$425.00 - Member...
$425.00 - Members $425, Non-members $470
In-Person
Jun 8, 2:00 PM ET
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Summer Science Camps - Tinkering with Trees
Do you like to build? Take on the challenge of building with natural items and simple machines and create your own nature-inspired Rube Goldberg machine! Sessions: June 8-12, July 13-17.
The Morton Arboretum
$425.00 - Member...
$425.00 - Members $425, Non-members $470
6/8/26
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8
Summer Science Camps - Tinkering with Trees
Do you like to build? Take on the challenge of building with natural items and simple machines and create your own nature-inspired Rube Goldberg machine! Sessions: June 8-12, July 13-17.
$425.00 - Member...
$425.00 - Members $425, Non-members $470
In-Person
Jun 8, 3:00 PM ET
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Tinkering with Trees Summer Science Camp - Section A
Do you like to build? Take on the challenge of building with natural items and simple machines and create your own nature-inspired Rube Goldberg machine! Week-long camp for grades 6-8, running June 8-12, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
The Morton Arboretum
$425.00 - Member...
$425.00 - Members $425, Non-members $470
6/8/26
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8
Tinkering with Trees Summer Science Camp - Section A
Do you like to build? Take on the challenge of building with natural items and simple machines and create your own nature-inspired Rube Goldberg machine! Week-long camp for grades 6-8, running June 8-12, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
$425.00 - Member...
$425.00 - Members $425, Non-members $470
In-Person
Jun 8, 3:00 PM ET
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Tinkering with Trees Summer Science Camp
Do you like to build? Take on the challenge of building with natural items and simple machines and create your own nature-inspired Rube Goldberg machine! Section A: June 8 to June 12, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Section B: July 13 to July 17, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
The Morton Arboretum
$425.00 - Member...
$425.00 - Members $425, Non-members $470
6/8/26
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Jun
8
Tinkering with Trees Summer Science Camp
Do you like to build? Take on the challenge of building with natural items and simple machines and create your own nature-inspired Rube Goldberg machine! Section A: June 8 to June 12, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Section B: July 13 to July 17, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
$425.00 - Member...
$425.00 - Members $425, Non-members $470
In-Person
Jun 8, 3:00 PM ET
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LEGO Legends
Four-day camp for ages 8-10. If you're craving exciting new challenges in LEGO, sign on to this crew of Master Builders. Simple machines, fantasy worlds, LEGO stop animation videos and more are in store for this advanced brick-building camp.
ExplorationWorks
$205.00 - Member...
$205.00 - Member Price: $205, Non-Member Price: $240
6/15/26
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Jun
15
LEGO Legends
Four-day camp for ages 8-10. If you're craving exciting new challenges in LEGO, sign on to this crew of Master Builders. Simple machines, fantasy worlds, LEGO stop animation videos and more are in store for this advanced brick-building camp.
$205.00 - Member...
$205.00 - Member Price: $205, Non-Member Price: $240
In-Person
Jun 15, 4:30 PM ET
02-11-2026
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Minecraft® Mining & Building Camp
Minecraft® lovers unite!! Snapology's Mining & Building is a technical class involving Minecraft®-inspired world of creativity and exploration. Campers will design mines, build tools and machines, and engineer strong structures while learning about resources, simple machines, and problem-solving through hands-on LEGO® builds and teamwork in a fun STEM adventure. Camp runs Monday-Friday, June 15-19, 2026, 9am-12pm ET. Ages 5-12.
Mathnasium West Chester
$259.00
6/15/26
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Jun
15
Minecraft® Mining & Building Camp
Minecraft® lovers unite!! Snapology's Mining & Building is a technical class involving Minecraft®-inspired world of creativity and exploration. Campers will design mines, build tools and machines, and engineer strong structures while learning about resources, simple machines, and problem-solving through hands-on LEGO® builds and teamwork in a fun STEM adventure. Camp runs Monday-Friday, June 15-19, 2026, 9am-12pm ET. Ages 5-12.
$259.00
In-Person
Jun 15, 1:00 PM ET
Minecraft
Lego
Engineering
Problem-Solving
Simple Machines
Building
Creativity
Hands-On Learning
Teamwork
Summer Camp
02-11-2026
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LEGO Builders Gorham3
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 robotics camp - campers will tackle challenges and build creations using LEGO bricks & pieces, mostly unplugged. Great for developing creative problem-solving skills while having fun building with LEGOS. Runs Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 3:30pm.
University of Southern Maine - Gorham
$495.00 - Camp p...
$495.00 - Camp pricing with available discounts: $30 off for December 2025 camp attendees, $20 multi-week/sibling discount
7/6/26
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Jul
6
LEGO Builders Gorham3
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 robotics camp - campers will tackle challenges and build creations using LEGO bricks & pieces, mostly unplugged. Great for developing creative problem-solving skills while having fun building with LEGOS. Runs Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 3:30pm.
$495.00 - Camp p...
$495.00 - Camp pricing with available discounts: $30 off for December 2025 camp attendees, $20 multi-week/sibling discount
In-Person
Jul 6, 1:00 PM ET
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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, 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, 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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Tinkering with Trees Summer Science Camp - Section B
Do you like to build? Take on the challenge of building with natural items and simple machines and create your own nature-inspired Rube Goldberg machine! Week-long camp for grades 6-8, running July 13-17, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
The Morton Arboretum
$425.00 - Member...
$425.00 - Members $425, Non-members $470
7/13/26
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Jul
13
Tinkering with Trees Summer Science Camp - Section B
Do you like to build? Take on the challenge of building with natural items and simple machines and create your own nature-inspired Rube Goldberg machine! Week-long camp for grades 6-8, running July 13-17, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
$425.00 - Member...
$425.00 - Members $425, Non-members $470
In-Person
Jul 13, 3:00 PM ET
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LEGO Builders Orono4
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. Please note - this is not our LEGO Robotics camp! This camp will not include the same level of robotics & programming. Instead, campers will tackle challenges and build their own creations using LEGO bricks & pieces - mostly unplugged! This camp is great for developing creative problem-solving skills while having fun building with LEGOS. For ages 7-9, no experience required. This camp runs 9:00am to 3:30pm, Monday through Friday.
University of Maine - Orono
$495.00 - Week-l...
$495.00 - Week-long STEM camp with available discounts for multi-week enrollment and December 2025 attendees
7/13/26
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Jul
13
LEGO Builders Orono4
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. Please note - this is not our LEGO Robotics camp! This camp will not include the same level of robotics & programming. Instead, campers will tackle challenges and build their own creations using LEGO bricks & pieces - mostly unplugged! This camp is great for developing creative problem-solving skills while having fun building with LEGOS. For ages 7-9, no experience required. This camp runs 9:00am to 3:30pm, Monday through Friday.
$495.00 - Week-l...
$495.00 - Week-long STEM camp with available discounts for multi-week enrollment and December 2025 attendees
In-Person
Jul 13, 1:00 PM ET
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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, 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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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...
$495.00 - Week-long STEM camp for ages 7-9, discounts available for multi-week enrollment and December 2025 camp attendees
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.
$495.00 - Week-l...
$495.00 - Week-long STEM camp for ages 7-9, discounts available for multi-week enrollment and December 2025 camp attendees
In-Person
Jul 27, 1:00 PM ET
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LEGO Builders Portland7
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 - campers will tackle challenges and build creations using LEGO bricks & pieces mostly unplugged. Great for developing creative problem-solving skills while having fun building with LEGOS. No experience required.
University of Southern Maine - Portland
$495.00 - Camp p...
$495.00 - Camp pricing includes discounts available: $30 for December 2025 camp attendees, $20 multi-week discount
8/3/26
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Aug
3
LEGO Builders Portland7
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 - campers will tackle challenges and build creations using LEGO bricks & pieces mostly unplugged. Great for developing creative problem-solving skills while having fun building with LEGOS. No experience required.
$495.00 - Camp p...
$495.00 - Camp pricing includes discounts available: $30 for December 2025 camp attendees, $20 multi-week discount
In-Person
Aug 3, 1:00 PM ET
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