Overview

Our Engineering program empowers students to become inventors, designers, and builders as they take on real-world challenges through hands-on construction and creative problem-solving. From bridges and towers to machines and contraptions, kids use their imaginations to design, test, and improve their creations.

Each project introduces key engineering concepts like force, balance, and structural integrity in a fun, approachable way. Students work through the design process—planning, prototyping, testing, and refining—while learning to think like real engineers.

Along the way, they develop grit, teamwork, and confidence in their ability to solve problems and bring ideas to life.

What kids learn

• The engineering design process: ask, imagine, plan, create, test, and improve
• How to build stable structures using key concepts like tension, compression, and balance
• How simple machines (levers, pulleys, wheels, etc.) make work easier
• The real-world role of engineers in fields like architecture, robotics, and civil engineering
• How to work as a team and iterate through trial and error

Hands-on projects

• Building bridges, towers, and roller coasters from simple materials
• Designing catapults, cranes, or vehicles that meet specific challenges
• Experimenting with gears, levers, and pulleys to create working machines
• Solving real-world problems like building structures that withstand “earthquakes” or hold weight
• Improving designs through testing and feedback from peers

My daughter definitely wants to be an engineer after this class. It was amazing seeing all the projects she brought home each week.

Key benefits

• Builds critical thinking, resilience, and collaboration skills
• Introduces students to real engineering disciplines and careers
• Encourages hands-on experimentation and creative design
• Strengthens fine motor skills and spatial reasoning
• Gives kids a tangible sense of accomplishment and pride

Getting started

Jump into the exciting world of innovation with our Engineering program. With every build, students explore how things are made—and how they can make them better. Whether it’s a paper bridge that holds books or a machine that moves on its own, every class is a chance to invent, build, and improve. Perfect for creative problem-solvers who love to think with their hands.

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