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.

2026 Camp Locations

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

Our partner camp offerings are currently being re-engineered – please reach out to Steve Johnson at steve_johnson@ncsu.edu if you are interested in learning more for the summer 2027 camp season!

Raleigh

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. 

Wilson

Elementary School Camp: Rising 3rd-5th graders
Middle School Camp: Rising 6th-9th graders
June 15-19, 2026

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 $320.

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.