When civil engineers design bridges and buildings, they must take into account factors like balance and motion. This unit introduces the principles behind “push” and “pull” as they explore how forces act on different structures. They’ll use what they know about balance and force as they experiment with beam, arch, and suspension bridges. Students plan, build, and test their own bridges. Students will also learn how to support and protect buildings during earthquakes. Students will engineer model buildings that are earthquake resistant while exploring how earthquakes impact buildings of different heights and shapes. Developed by Engineering is Elementary, Museum of Science Boston.
Civil Engineering – Bridges & Buildings, Ages 9-11
When and Where This Class is Offered:
| Week 2 – June 29-July 2 (off 7/3) | 9AM-12:30PM | Short Hills |
| Week 3 – July 6-10, 2026 | 1:30PM-5:00PM | Short Hills |
| Week 3 – July 6-10, 2026 | 1:30PM-5:00PM | Somerset |
| Week 4 – July 13-17, 2026 | 9AM-12:30PM | Short Hills |
| Week 4 – July 13-17, 2026 | 1:30PM-5:00PM | Somerset |
| Week 5 – July 20-26, 2026 | 1:30PM-5:00PM | Chatham |
| Week 5 – July 20-26, 2026 | 1:30PM-5:00PM | Saddle River |
| Week 5 – July 20-26, 2026 | 1:30PM-5:00PM | Princeton |
| Week 6 – July 27-31, 2026 | 9AM-12:30PM | Chatham |
| Week 6 – July 27-31, 2026 | 1:30PM-5:00PM | Saddle River |
| Week 7 – Aug 3-7, 2026 | 1:30PM-5:00PM | Basking Ridge |
| Week 7 – Aug 3-7, 2026 | 1:30PM-5:00PM | Summit |
| Week 8 – Aug 10-14, 2026 | 1:30PM-5:00PM | Basking Ridge |
If you have any questions regarding the course or the camp in general, please feel free to contact us during business hours either at +1 908-899-1338 or info@iisummer.com