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The Engineering Clubhouse is full of opportunities to explore science, math, and engineering in the real world. All clubs will meet online via video conference. Your kids will have fun learning, make real connections with other kids who share their interests, and grow in their understanding of what engineers actually do. We will get our hands on real materials to create real projects and discover the real process of solving engineering problems.

Ready to plan your summer? Click here to see summer happenings of the Engineering Clubhouse.

Check out the Spring 2018 clubs! All clubs meet online via video conference.

Primarily Engineering with a backdrop of colorful gears

Target ages: 5-8
Cost: $10 per student

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Primarily Engineering (Target ages 5-8)

Primarily Engineering is the place for young learners to explore the world of engineering and technology. Club members will meet once a month for a hands-on engineering activity. Topics for upcoming club meetings include taking apart calculators (April), making ice cream (May), and designing mini-marshmallow catapults (June). Please click the "Sign up for Primarily Engineering" button to view available club times. Typical club times include:
  • First Saturday of the month at 4:00 PM Eastern
  • Second Tuesday of the month at 8:00 PM Eastern
  • Third Monday of the month at 1:00 PM Eastern
  • Fourth Friday of the month at 9:00 AM Eastern

All clubs meet online via video conference. Additional club times may be arranged for groups of 4 to 8 students.

Super Scientists with an image of diverse elementary students exploring microscopes

Target ages: 7-10
Cost: $10 per student

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Super Scientists (Target ages 7-10)

Super Scientists discover how to conduct real-world experiments. Club members will meet once a month for a hands-on science experiment that uses supplies found in grocery and department stores. Topics for upcoming club meetings include floating and sinking (April), observing motion (May), and chemical reactions (June).
  • First Thursday of the month at 9:00 AM Eastern
  • Second Saturday of the month at 4:00 PM Eastern
  • Third Monday of the month at 12:00 PM Eastern
  • Fourth Tuesday of the month at 8:00 PM Eastern

All clubs meet online via video conference. Additional club times may be arranged for groups of 4 to 12 students.

Young Engineers' Society. 4 students work together to draw a sun on the blacktop using yellow chalk.

Target ages: 8-12
Cost: $20 per student

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Young Engineers' Society (Target ages 8-12)

In the Young Engineers' Society, students will discover how engineers use the engineering design process to solve problems. This club meets twice a month. During the first meeting, students will brainstorm and plan their solution to the month's design challenge. During the second meeting, students will share their creations. Upcoming design challenges include playgrounds (April), architectural wonders (May), and flying machines (June). Currently available club dates include:
  • Second and third Thursdays of the month at 9:00 AM Eastern
  • Second and third Sundays of the month at 2:00 PM Eastern
  • Third and fourth Saturdays of the month at 4:00 PM Eastern
  • Third and fourth Tuesdays of the month at 2:00 PM Eastern
  • Fourth and following Wednesdays of the month at 9:00 PM Eastern

All clubs meet online via video conference. Additional club times may be arranged for groups of 4 to 12 students.

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Target ages: 11-15
Cost: $12 per student

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All About Electronics (Target ages 11-15)

Students will discover the ins and outs of electronics projects by learning about how to design and build circuits using Arduino microcontrollers. This club meets once a month and supports learners completing Creation Crate projects. It's highly recommended that students have a subscription to Creation Crate to ensure that everyone is working with the same components; know that we'll definitely be going beyond the box! Occasionally, we will explore other electronics projects. Upcoming projects include making a distance detector (April), an integrated project that reuses components (May), and LED dice game (June). Currently available club dates include:
  • Second Friday of the month at 11:00 AM Eastern
  • Third Tuesday of the month at 8:00 PM Eastern
  • Third Friday of the month at 1:00 PM Eastern
  • Fourth Sunday of the month at 2:00 PM Eastern
  • Fourth Thursday of the month at 9:00 AM Eastern

All clubs meet online via video conference. Additional club times may be arranged for groups of 4 to 12 students.

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Target ages: 13-16
Cost: $20 per student

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Teen Engineering Challenge (Target ages 13-16)

In the Teen Engineering Challenge, students will take on more challenging engineering problems. This club meets twice a month. During the first meeting, students will work together to finalize design specifications and begin brainstorming solutions. During the second meeting, students will share their creations. Upcoming design challenges include bridges (April), hands-free carriers (May), and throwing machines (June). Currently available club dates include:
  • First and second Mondays of the month at 1:00 PM Eastern
  • Second and third Wednesdays of the month at 9:00 PM Eastern
  • Third and fourth Thursdays of the month at 2:00 PM Eastern
  • Fourth and following Fridays of the month at 1:00 PM Eastern

All clubs meet online via video conference. Additional club times may be arranged for groups of 4 to 12 students.

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Target ages: 14-18
Cost: $20 per student

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Engineering Problem Solvers (Target ages 14-18)

Engineering Problem Solvers dedicate themselves to thinking critically about significant problems facing society. We will research and explore real challenges such as sustainability, infrastructure improvements, water usage, and energy. This club meets twice a month. During the first meeting, students will seek to understand how a particular problem impacts society and explore what engineers are doing to address these problems. During the second meeting, students will come prepared to debate different courses of action. Upcoming topics include the public transportation (April), the supply chain of electronics (May), and human-centered design (June). Currently available club dates include:
  • Second and third Fridays of the month at 9:00 AM Eastern
  • Third and forth Thursdays of the month at 7:00 PM Eastern
  • Fourth and following Mondays of the month at 12:00 PM Eastern

This club is recommended for mature students between the ages of 14 and 18; younger gifted learners interested in the discussion format of the club are also welcome. All clubs meet online via video conference. Additional club times may be arranged for groups of 4 to 16 students.

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April Film: The Lorax
Cost: $18 per family

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Science on the Screen (Target ages vary depending on the movie of the month)

In Science on the Screen, we'll investigate whether movies are scientifically sound. Could you use helium balloons to lift a house like in Up? How did Katherine Johnson, Mary Jackson, and Dorothy Vaughn of Hidden Figures help NASA land astronauts on the moon? Is it possible to make slime that can dance like in Flubber? Each month will feature a different movie that students should watch before coming to the club. During club time, we'll roll up our sleeves to conduct our own experiments! Upcoming movies include The Lorax (April), Alice in Wonderland (May), and Flubber (June). Currently available club dates include:
  • First Tuesday of the month at 2:00 PM Eastern
  • First Friday of the month at 7:00 PM Eastern
  • Second Monday of the month at 10:00 AM Eastern
  • Third Saturday of the month at 6:00 PM Eastern

All clubs meet online via video conference. Additional club times may be arranged for groups of 3 to 12 families.

I cannot wait to meet your students! Reserve your seat by signing up for engineering club. You will be able to select your seat and pay upon registration.

Trying to plan your summer? Check out the Summer Project Weeks. We'll be building rockets, musical instruments, waterparks, and more!

Summer at the Engineering Clubhouse