NYLF: Engineering

Where could your future as an engineer take you? Anywhere you imagine. Immerse yourself in design thinking and explore your passion for problem-solving across a variety of engineering disciplines at the National Youth Leadership Forum (NYLF): Engineering.

Spending eight days on the campus of a top-ranking national institution—Georgia Tech, Olin College, University of Michigan, or University of California, Berkeley—provides students with a taste of life on campus and the opportunity to meet students from across the country who share their passion for engineering.

Build the future you want

NYLF Engineering offers the unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience across the field of engineering through activities, including:
  • Learning from subject matter experts and industry professionals who have engineered their own paths to success
  • Making a real-world impact by implementing newfound knowledge to help solve a global issue during an immersive, program-long Capstone Impact Challenge
  • Participating in workshops to investigate how AI neural networks learn, program a model helicopter to fly independently, and utilize 3D CAD software to design a model rocket
  • Experience life on the campus of a top-ranked engineering school with other high-achieving high school students

By attending NYLF Engineering, students can earn college credit through our partnership with George Mason University.

2024 Locations, Dates & Tuition

Ann Arbor, MI

University of Michigan

  • June 16-23
  • June 25-July 2
  • $4,195

Atlanta, GA

Georgia Tech*

  • July 6-13
  • July 15-22
  • $4,195

Berkeley, CA

University of California, Berkeley

  • July 6-13
  • July 15-22
  • $4,195 – $4,245

Boston, MA

Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering

  • July 6-13
  • $4,195

*This program is in no way sponsored by Georgia Institute of Technology, The Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia, or any other affiliated organization. NYLF Engineering is managed solely by Envision by WorldStrides.

What’s Included

On-site meals

University Accommodations

9:1 Overall Student-to-Staff Ratio

A Certificate of Completion

Program Highlights

Capstone Impact Challenge

Apply your problem-solving skills and creativity to help solve some of the Sustainable Development Goals set forth by the United Nations in this program-long challenge.

Immersive Engineering Workshops

Explore cutting-edge topics like Artificial Intelligence and Neural Networks, Helicopter Electronics, and CAD Rocket Mechanical Engineering, and more in a series of engaging workshops to choose from.

Exciting Site Visits

See what the future may hold during a campus tour and a culturally enriching off-site excursion.

Speaking Engagements

Hear from and engage with industry professionals and subject-matter experts during speaking events throughout the program.

The Experience, Day by Day

Day 1

Arrival of Students and Program Welcome

  • Program Registration
  • Welcome Activities
  • Team Time

Day 2

The Engineering Design Process

  • Introduction to the Engineering Design Process
  • Engineering Exploration Lab
    • 3D Printing Workshop: Rocket Design and Printing
    • Artificial Intelligence & Neural Networks Workshop
  • Capstone Impact Challenge Workshop
    • Introduction to the Challenge
  • Career Immersion Experience: Speaking Event

Day 3

Engineering Applications

  • Engineering Exploration Lab
    • Helicopter Electronics Workshop: Circuit Design and Programming
    • Engineering Practical Workshop: Design and Programming
  • Career Immersion Experience – Speaking Event
  • Defining Project Goals and Brainstorming Solutions

Day 4

Design and Build

  • Building Leadership Presence Workshop Series: Ethics in Engineering
  • Off-Site Excursion with Lunch
  • Career Immersion Experience: Speaking Event
  • Capstone Impact Challenge Workshops
    • Prototype Design

Day 5

Engineering Project Management

  • Engineering Exploration Lab
    • ArcGIS Remote Site Planning with Geographic Information Systems
    • Electrical Engineering Workshop
    • Water Systems Workshop
  • Capstone Impact Challenge Workshops
    • Testing Solutions
  • Career Immersion Experience: Speaking Event

Day 6

Explore Careers in Engineering

  • MyActionPath Career Assessment
  • Campus Tour and Exploration
  • Capstone Impact Challenge Workshops
    • Final Design and Build
    • Presentation Preparation, Practice, and Feedback
  • Career Immersion Experience: Speaking Event

Day 7

Engineering the Future

  • Capstone Impact Challenge Final Presentations and Showcase
  • Finalize Maker Documentary
  • Certificate Presentation
  • Assessments and Feedback Sessions

Day 8

Farewell and Departure of Students

  • Program Debrief
  • Student Travel and Departure Assistance

This sample schedule is provided as an example of the overall quality and scope of the experience offered and is not intended to represent a specific schedule for 2024. The specific 2024 schedule, locations, speakers, and site visits may be modified.

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What some of our alumni are saying…

My son had an awesome experience attending the Envision engineering technology camp at Berkeley University. He was able to get a first-hand experience at college life and work with a team of individuals that helped build his character. I am so pleased with this program and would hope that you continue this program so that my daughter can attend in the future. It was worth the expense.”

William attended the NYLF Engineering & Technology program this past summer. William described it as ‘one of the best experiences of his life.”

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