Engineering Challenges
Step into the shoes of an innovator through hands-on challenges across engineering fields — mechanical, chemical, aerospace, and more! You’ll practice creative ways to apply the engineering design process as you test, evaluate and improve your designs.
What You’ll Learn
- How to apply engineering design process principles
- Industry-related design and technical vocabulary
- Tips for working collaboratively in peer groups and with partners
- How to navigate UW campus labs and other facilities
Who Should Register
This course is for incoming sixth to eighth graders.
More Information
We've redesigned Engineering Challenges for summer 2026. If you've already taken this course or enjoyed Engineering Challenges for Kids, expect fully new projects and activities!
This in-person course is taught on the UW Seattle campus.
There’s a nonrefundable $50 registration fee each quarter you register. See the FAQs page for details about registration, refunds, waitlists and more.
Details
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Jun 29–Jul 10, 2026
1Bno class on July 3 |
Day Mon–Fri |
Time 1 p.m.–4 p.m. |
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Location UW Seattle |
Cost $895 |
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Instructor
Caitlin Chamberlin |
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Jul 13–Jul 24, 2026
2A |
Day Mon–Fri |
Time 9 a.m.–12 p.m. |
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Location UW Seattle |
Cost $995 |
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Refund Deadline
June 1, 2026 |
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Jul 13–Jul 24, 2026
2B |
Day Mon–Fri |
Time 1 p.m.–4 p.m. |
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Location UW Seattle |
Cost $995 |
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Refund Deadline
June 1, 2026 |
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Jul 27–Aug 7, 2026
3A |
Day Mon–Fri |
Time 9 a.m.–12 p.m. |
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Location UW Seattle |
Cost $995 |
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Instructor
Caitlin Chamberlin |
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