Monday, February 16, 2026
10 am – 2 pm
A Hands-On STEM & Engineering Event for Scouts and Families
Celebrate National Engineers Week with a fun, interactive Family Day designed to inspire curiosity in engineering, aviation, space, and STEM careers. Scouts and families can explore real-world engineering concepts through hands-on activities led by educators and volunteers.
Fun for the Whole Family!
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Activities support engineering, aviation, space & robotics badges
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17 interactive stations + planetarium
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Family-friendly, all ages welcome
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Drop in anytime during event hours
This special event is designed specifically for Scouting America and Girl Scouts members to work toward portions of their engineering and STEM badges. Bring your Scouts for a day of hands-on learning, problem-solving, and exploration!
Participants will work on portions of the following badge requirements:
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Scouting America: Aviation, Space & Astronomy
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Girl Scouts: STEM, Space Science, Robotics & Engineering
⚠️ Important Note:
Activities may fulfill some badge requirements but may not complete an entire badge.
✔️ Blue cards will be signed for Scouting America members who complete all applicable requirements during the event.
Click here for Activity + Badge Info
Explore 17 hands-on STEM stations featuring engineering, aviation, space, robotics, and real-world STEM careers.
🔧 ENGINEERING STATIONS
Design, Build & Test
Roller Coaster Magnets
Exploring Forces: Gravity
Exploring Forces: Drag
Exploring Forces: Thrust
Exploring Forces: Lift
✈️ AVIATION STATIONS
Flight Simulators
Foam Plate Gliders
Frontier Flyer
🌌 SPACE & ASTRONOMY STATIONS
Space Base
Pocket Solar System
Straw Rockets
Action–Reaction
SPOC Planetarium
Space Spinner
🤖 TECHNOLOGY & ROBOTICS STATIONS
Robotics Lab
🚀 STEM CAREERS STATION
STEM Spotlights (Career Exploration)
What is Engineers Week?
National Engineers Week is an annual celebration dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of engineering and technology in our everyday lives. Founded in 1951, this week-long event highlights the achievements of engineers and inspires the next generation to pursue careers in STEM fields. Engineers Week encourages students and families to explore how engineering shapes our world—from the buildings we live in to the technology we use daily—and demonstrates that engineering is for everyone.
Schools:
Registration is now closed for our E-Week(s) school field trips! If you have additional questions, please email us.
