Summer Programs

I-ENGINEER

Inspiring Young Minds Through Engineering Exploration

The I-ENGINEER Summer Camp is an exciting, hands-on experience designed for elementary students, introducing them to the world of engineering through creativity, teamwork, and exploration.

Participants will learn how engineers impact society by working in collaborative groups and engaging in interactive design challenges. Each activity is built around the Engineering Design Process, helping students think critically and solve real-world problems.

Exciting Activities May Include:

  • Designing extreme water slides
  • Building solar cities
  • Exploring heart valve mechanics
  • Creating jellyfish models
  • Launching rockets
  • And more engaging engineering challenges

Partnerships:

This program is proudly brought to you through a collaboration between:

  • North Carolina State University (The Engineering Place & Dept. of Engineering)
  • East Carolina University
  • UNC Morehead Planetarium and Science Center

 

Join us for a summer of creativity, discovery, and engineering fun!

At A Glance

2026 Dates:

June 15 – June 19 (Rising 1st – 3rd graders)

June 22 – June 26 (Rising 4th – 6th graders)

Time:

9am-3pm

Who can apply:

Rising 1st - 3rd and Rising 4th - 6th graders

Application Process/Deadline:

March 15th - April 30th

Apply here

Cost:

Free

Location: 

Elizabeth City, NC – Elizabeth City State University, Jenkins Science Center 138, 2 Science Labs, 2 Classrooms - 1st Floor

Program Contact:

Antonio Rook

phone: 252-335-3409

email: adrook@ecsu.edu