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College of Engineering

Partner Summer Programs in North Carolina

We have partnered with groups throughout the state of North Carolina in order to bring engineering summer camp experiences to more children. We hope to offer programs at additional locations around the state in future years. At all locations, students will experience engineering through hands-on, creative investigations and design activities.

Camp Locations and Information

Select the links below to find out more about the programs offered at each North Carolina location.

Charlotte

Engineering Camp Charlotte

July 7-11, 2025
Engineering and Mechanics (gr 3-5 and 6-8)
Introduction to Engineering (gr K-2)

July 14-18, 2025
Engineering and Flight (gr 3-5 and 6-8)
Introduction to Engineering (gr K-2)

July 21-25, 2025
Engineering and Structures (gr 3-5 and 6-8)
Introduction to Engineering (gr K-2)

July 28- August 1, 2025
Engineering is Everywhere (gr 3-5 and 6-8)
Introduction to Engineering (gr K-2)

Engineering Camp Charlotte will be held at Queens University of Charlotte with week long day camps for students in rising K-11th grades. Detailed camp descriptions and showcases of past years can be found at engineeringcampcharlotte.com.

The Charlotte program will allow for automatic enrollment. Cost per camp varies per camp.

Currently enrolling at engineeringcampcharlotte.com. Contact Jennifer Thompson with questions: jennifer@cynosurelearning.com or (980) 500-9345.

Elizabeth City

Engineering Summer Camps

Elementary School Camp:

(Rising 1st-3rd graders) Dates June 16-20, 2025
(Rising 4th-6th graders) Dates June 23-27, 2025

The Elizabeth City Engineering Summer Camps are held at Elizabeth City State University will be for rising 3rd through 5th graders. The camp will run from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Hickory

Innovation Camps

Engineering Pioneers (rising 1st – 3rd graders) June 16 – 20, 2025 & July 7 – 11, 2025

Students imagine, collaborate, explore, and create, all while learning STEM skills that will set them up for classroom success.

Robotics (rising 4th-6th graders) June 23 – 27, 2025 & July 14 -18, 2025

Your student’s creativity and imagination will be brought to life as they learn how to build and program a LEGO EV3 robot utilizing award-winning software.

Future Engineers (rising 4th – 6th graders) June 16 – 20, 2025 & July 7 – 11, 2025

Students imagine, collaborate, explore, and create, all while learning STEM skills that will set them up for classroom success.

For additional information and all application information, please refer to our NCCET website. If you still have questions, please email NCCET directly.

Jacksonville

SAME/U.S. Marine Corps STEM, Engineering & Construction Camp

U.S. Marine Corps Camp Dates: June 22-28, 2025

The SAME/U.S. Marine Corps STEM, Engineering & Construction Camp is a week-long, in-residence camp geared towards rising sophomore, junior, and senior high school students. Located at Camp Lejeune, we provide a truly unique and engaging experience for students looking to learn more about professional military and government careers, and how to work with clients to deliver sound installation and facilities-related products. Camp Lejeune, Jacksonville, NC Visit their registration link to learn more.

Raleigh

SECURE IT Summer Academy

Target Student: Rising 6th, 7th and 8th graders

  • Session 1: July 28 – Aug 1 (Beginner/Intermediate)
  • Session 2: Aug 4 – Aug 8 (Intermediate/Advanced)

SECURE IT is a one-week-long, non-residential Cybersecurity summer academy held at the University of Maryland-College Park and North Carolina State University. The camp will be offered to rising 6th, 7th, and 8th graders. Students will learn the strategies and techniques to defeat cyber attacks, secure networks, and protect sensitive data. Delve into ethical hacking, encryption, and cybersecurity careers. middle schoolers to learn to think like a cyber detective and employ design thinking to protect the things that they interact with daily (smart technologies, wearables, and internet sites). 

To find out more about the camp and to apply, visit this website. For more information, please contact Ronaisha Ruth:rmruth@ncsu.edu  

Young Investigators’ Summer Program in Nuclear Engineering

  • The Department of Nuclear Engineering at NC State holds its own residential camp for high school students and is now accepting applications for its Young Investigators’ Summer Program in Nuclear Engineering. The camp is open to high school rising juniors, rising seniors and graduating seniors. Participants explore through group projects, labs, lectures and industry field trips how nuclear science and technology solve everyday energy, medical and other industrial challenges. Further information about the program can be found here. Questions about the Young Investigators’ Summer Program ONLY: Lisa Marshall, Nuclear Engineering, Director of Outreach, lisa.marshall@ncsu.edu. 

Spindale

Engineering Discovery Camp

Middle/High School Camp: Will Not Be Held for 2025 Summer

The Spindale camp for rising 7th through rising 9th graders will not be held for the 2025 summer, located on Isothermal Community College campus in Spindale, NC. For additional information, please visit their website and Facebook page.

Wilson

Wilson Engineering Summer Camps

Elementary School Camp: Rising 3rd-5th graders
Middle School Camp: Rising 6th-9th graders
June 16-20, 2025 (9 a.m. – 3 p.m.)

NC State College of Engineering, Wilson Community College and the Upper Coastal Plain Learning Council will offer a week-long summer day camp for elementary and middle school students.  Campers not only learn how engineers impact society, but they also experience engineering themselves through hands-on, creative investigations and designs. The curriculum is new every year, so students may return for new challenges. FABLAB will be returning!

The Wilson Camp will be held at the Lee Technology Center on the campus of Wilson Community College in Wilson, NC.  Cost of the camp is $160 IF the student resides in Edgecombe, Halifax, Nash, Northampton or Wilson counties.  If the student lives outside of these counties, the cost will be $300. See our camp flyer. Apply here.

The registration deadline is May 15, 2025 or sooner if camp fills.  Payment is due upon acceptance to secure the student’s place.  

For additional information, please contact Susan Varnell (252-813-0056) or Karri Hodges (252-316-8585).  Teachers interested in any of the positions may request an application from the camp director at sdvarnell@ncsu.edu.