A partnership with NC State and Isothermal, the Discovery Engineering Camp is designed to engage rising 7th through 10th (current 6th - 9th) grade students in the Grand Challenges of Engineering. Camps are led by licensed teachers who have been trained by NC State. Campers will be engaged in hands-on learning activities that incorporate a variety of engineering concepts. The camp will be held on campus in Spindale, NC and each day will begin at 8:30 a.m. and end at 3 p.m. Specific details for drop off and pick up will be sent to accepted campers.
For applications, the final deadline is June 1, 2026 (or until all spots are filled, whichever comes first). The application must include an essay describing your interest in attending the camp, along with your math/science teacher's recommendation. Be sure to have your teacher's name and e-mail address when you apply.
The registration fees are $325 per student. Deadline to pay is June 5 by 5:30 p.m. Information about how and where to make payments will be provided to students who are accepted to the camp.
Request due by June 10, 2026.
Where: Isothermal Community College, Spindale
Why: Enjoy activities with friends and learn about engineering concepts
Cost: $325
Contact: Nicole Dragan, Engineering Camp Director, ndragan@isothermal.edu