Build, Engineer, Invent!

A student holding up his invention

Grades K – 8

Step into the shoes of an engineer as you Build, Engineer, and Invent! This hands-on design challenge experience brings out the engineer in everyone. Explore building in two and three dimensions while discovering the design properties involved in constructing sturdy structures, bridges, roller coasters, and more! We bring the building materials; you supply the creativity!

Related Next Generation Science Standards:

Disciplinary Core Ideas: ETS1.A: Defining and Delimiting Engineering Problems


Science and Engineering Practices: Defining Problems; Designing Solutions

Crosscutting Concepts: Structure and Function; Cause and Effect

Fees and Details

At Your Site
Enrollment150 per session maximum
TimeTuesday – Friday
50 minutes
CostFull Rate: $1,200 for two sessions (two-session minimum; same program)
Full Rate: $1,400 for three sessions (same program)
Full Rate: $1,550 for four sessions with prior approval
Title 1 Rate: $840 for two sessions (two-session minimum; same program)
Title 1 Rate: $980 for three sessions (same program)
Title 1 Rate: $1,085 for four sessions with prior approval
If 80 or more miles away, a $320 travel fee applies
Adult volunteers required: 12, not including attending teachers

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