INSPIRE/SCALE K-12 Summer Camps

2026 INSPIRE SCALE K-12 Summer Engineering Camps for Children entering grades 1-9

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The INSPIRE Research Institute at Purdue University, in collaboration with the Women in Engineering Program, and through the support of the SCALE K-12 project funded by the Department of Defense is hosting (3) one-week engineering summer camp experiences for children entering grades 1-9 in Fall 2026.

School of Engineering Education professor Dr. Morgan Hynes has developed a unique engineering experience to be engaging and exciting for your children. Each week will engage campers in a variety of engineering  activities where campers will explore engineering concepts while creating and building with laser cutters, computer programming, microelectronics, and more.

A typical day includes an introduction to engineering concepts, hands-on engineering activities, bonus activities (e.g., engineering lab tour, play at the park, campus tour), lunch, and fun team-bonding activities.

Camp Details

  • Week 1: June 1-5, Grades 1-3
  • Week 2: June 8-12, grades 4-6
  • Week 3: June 15-19, grades 7-9
  • Cost: $275 non-refundable (for financial assistance please email Jen Heap email below)
  • Lunch: Included (rotating between pizza, subs, chicken nuggets). Campers may also pack a lunch (there will be refrigerator access).
  • Time: 8:30am - 3:00pm
  • Location: Wang Hall 3500
  • Capacity: 30 campers/week

Space is limited. Click here to Register Now!

Please direct any questions about the camp to Jen Heap jheap@purdue.edu

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Summer campers work with leaders on projects that follow the engineering design process

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