Summer Camp 2026
Junior Inventors' Lab
A hands-on STEM adventure where young explorers build, code, experiment, and discover — every single week!
📍 4200 McKee Road, Charlotte, NC 28270 · Monday – Friday
A New Adventure Every Week
Campers rotate through exciting STEM stations with fresh projects every week. From building bridges to coding robots, every day sparks curiosity.
Engineering & Design
Build pulley systems, bridges, catapults, and mini-machines. No screens — just creativity and real-world problem solving.
Block Coding & Tech
Introduction to visual block-based coding and robotics — making logic fun, playful, and totally approachable for young minds.
Science Experiments
Chemistry reactions, biology discovery, and hands-on experiments that let campers see how the world really works.
Nature Exploration
Outdoor adventures with scavenger hunts, nature walks, and fresh-air breaks that balance screen time with real-world wonder.
Junior Inventors in Action
Watch how our campers build, code, and explore their way through a week of hands-on STEM discovery.
Choose Your Schedule
Morning, afternoon, or full day — pick the option that works best for your family.
Morning Camp
A complete standalone session — engineering builds, outdoor play, coding & science basics. No afternoon enrollment required.
Full Day Camp
Both sessions combined — double the projects, zero repeated content! Includes supervised lunch (12–1 PM).
Afternoon Camp
A complete standalone session — same STEM topics, entirely different projects. Enroll independently or pair with morning!
After-Camp Care also available: 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Morning & Afternoon Are Fully Independent
Each session is a standalone camp — you can enroll in morning only, afternoon only, or both! Both sessions cover the same core STEM topics (engineering, coding, and science) but with completely different projects and challenges. That means full-day campers get double the hands-on fun without any repeated content.
A Balanced Day of Discovery
Campers rotate through new exciting topics every day. Here's what a typical day looks like.
Morning Session
🏗️ Hands-On Engineering
Building bridges, catapults, or simple machines. No screens, just creativity!
🌳 Snack & Outdoor Exploration
Nature walks, scavenger hunts, or playground time.
💻 Junior Coder & Tech Lab
Intro to logic using fun, visual block coding or robotics.
🔬 Science Lab
Chemistry reactions, biology discovery, and hands-on experiments.
🍎 Lunch & Social Recess
Supervised lunch and free play to recharge. (Full Day campers)
Afternoon Session
🎨 Creative Tech Challenges
New coding puzzles or digital art projects — different from morning!
🔨 Maker Space Engineering
Advanced building challenges using new materials.
🤸 Team Games & Movement
Structured team games to build cooperation and social skills.
📓 Science Discovery & Wrap Up
Final observations and documenting daily discoveries.
Skills That Stick
Every week builds real-world skills in a fun, low-pressure environment.
Engineering & Building
Hands-on construction skills — structures, mechanisms, and creative problem-solving.
Coding Foundations
Introduction to block-based coding logic in a playful, visual way.
Scientific Inquiry
Learning to ask questions, form hypotheses, and explore through experiments.
Teamwork & Creativity
Collaboration, communication, and the confidence to try new things.
Camp Essentials
Devices Provided
Shareable devices are provided for coding lessons. Students may bring their own tablet or computer to continue projects at home.
Lunch & Snacks
Bring a nut-free lunch (full day) and nut-free snacks plus a sealable water bottle every day.
After-Camp Care
Extended care available from 4:00 – 5:00 PM for families who need it.
What to Bring
Water bottle, nut-free lunch, and curiosity! Laptop rentals available for $20/week if needed.
Ready to Spark Their Curiosity?
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