Engineering Challenges for Kids

Dive deep into hands-on engineering design and problem-solving activities. In this course, you’ll design all sorts of vehicles and gadgets using a variety of materials and tools. Some of the projects you’ll create include solar ovens, ping-pong ball catapults, paper rockets, fan-powered boats and balloon-powered cars.  

Along the way, we’ll discuss the forces and scientific principles behind these creations. We’ll also meet with scientists, engineers and designers on campus who will show you the career connections to their projects. Come join us for this fun and engaging course!

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 fourth and fifth graders.

More Information

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

Jul 13–Jul 24, 2026 2A	Day Mon–Fri	Time 9 a.m.–12 p.m.
	Location UW Seattle	Cost $995
	Instructor Will Nelson	Register

Jul 13–Jul 24, 2026 2B	Day Mon–Fri	Time 1 p.m.–4 p.m.
	Location UW Seattle	Cost $995
	Instructor Will Nelson	Register