Gear Shifters STEM Explorers

Summer Camps

Thank you to everyone who joined us this past Summer to explore LEGO® STEM Engineering in one of our unique camps!

Gear Shifters STEM Explorers has been a Winner in the Best Children's Camp category of the News & Observer's Raleigh BEST Contest for the past four years, most recently taking the GOLD for Best Summer Camp in 2024 and was a Finalist in WRAL's Voter's Choice Awards.

 

Please be sure to check out our After School Enrichment Programs and Mini Camps and join us this coming Summer to explore STEM Engineering through the use of LEGO® Bricks and Technic® elements in a fun, safe, rewarding and Award Winning environment.

 

Gear Shifters will be holding Summer Camps with the following partners - please be sure to check back as registration launch dates will be updated regularly or just give us a call at (919) 857-7104 and we'll be happy to answer any questions you may have about one of our awesome programs!

 

Cary Parks & Recreation - Registration Opens March 5, 2025 for Cary Residents and March 19, 2025 for Non-Residents

Camp Francis at St. Francis of Assisi - Registration Opens January 29, 2025

Pittsboro Parks & Recreation - Registration Now Open

Fuquay-Varina Parks & Recreation - Registration Opens March 24, 2025

Benson Parks & Recreation - Registration Now Open

Town of Morrisville Parks & Recreation - Registration Opens TBD


Week of June 16, 2025 - June 20, 2025

Program Location Dates Action

LEGO® Engineering Explorers for Girls at The Hive (Cary Parks & Recreation)

The Hive (Town of Cary), 712 Slash Pine Dr, Cary, NC 27519, USA

Jun 16, 2025 - Jun 20, 2025 Express register

LEGO® Imagineering: Exploring the Worlds of Fantasy! at The Hive (Cary Parks & Recreation)

The Hive (Town of Cary), 712 Slash Pine Dr, Cary, NC 27519, USA

Jun 16, 2025 - Jun 20, 2025 Express register

The Building Blocks of the Minecraft® Universe at Fuquay-Varina Parks & Recreation

Fuquay-Varina Community Center - Falcon Drive Hut, Falcon Park Hut, 105 Falcon Dr, Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526, USA

Jun 16, 2025 - Jun 20, 2025 Express register

LEGO® Indiana Jones Adventures at Fuquay-Varina Parks & Recreation

Fuquay-Varina Community Center - Falcon Drive Hut, Falcon Park Hut, 105 Falcon Dr, Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526, USA

Jun 16, 2025 - Jun 20, 2025 Express register

Week of June 23, 2025 - June 27, 2025

Program Location Dates Action

LEGO® Amazing Animaltronic Adventures at Pittsboro Parks & Recreation

Community House - Pittsboro Parks & Recreation, 65 Thompson St, Pittsboro, NC 27312, USA

Jun 23, 2025 - Jun 27, 2025 Express register

LEGO® Imagineering: Exploring the Worlds of Fantasy! at Pittsboro Parks & Recreation

Community House - Pittsboro Parks & Recreation, 65 Thompson St, Pittsboro, NC 27312, USA

Jun 23, 2025 - Jun 27, 2025 Express register

LEGO® Indiana Jones Adventures at Herb Young Community Center (Cary Parks & Recreation)

Herb Young Community Center (Town of Cary), 101 Wilkinson Ave, Cary, NC 27513, USA

Jun 23, 2025 - Jun 27, 2025 Express register

LEGO® Brick Wars & the Science of Space Exploration at Herb Young Community Center (Cary Parks & Recreation)

Herb Young Community Center (Town of Cary), 101 Wilkinson Ave, Cary, NC 27513, USA

Jun 23, 2025 - Jun 27, 2025 Express register

LEGO® Imagineering: Exploring the Worlds of Fantasy! at St. Francis of Assisi (Camp Francis)

St. Francis of Assisi (Camp Francis), Siena Center for Lifelong Learning, 11401 Leesville Rd, Raleigh, NC 27613, USA

Jun 23, 2025 - Jun 27, 2025 Express register

LEGO® Remote Control ULV's (Unmanned LEGO® Vehicles) at St. Francis of Assisi (Camp Francis)

St. Francis of Assisi (Camp Francis), Siena Center for Lifelong Learning, 11401 Leesville Rd, Raleigh, NC 27613, USA

Jun 23, 2025 - Jun 27, 2025 Express register

Week of June 30, 2025 - July 3, 2025 (4 Days)

Program Location Dates Action

LEGO® BOOST Junior Robotics at Middle Creek Community Center (Cary Parks & Recreation)

Middle Creek Community Center (Town of Cary), 123 Middle Creek Park Ave, Apex, NC 27539, USA

Jun 30, 2025 - Jul 03, 2025 Express register

Week of July 7, 2025 - July 11, 2025

Program Location Dates Action

LEGO® BOOST Junior Robotics at Pittsboro Parks & Recreation

Community House - Pittsboro Parks & Recreation, 65 Thompson St, Pittsboro, NC 27312, USA

Jul 07, 2025 - Jul 11, 2025 Express register

LEGO® Planes, Trains & Automobiles at The Hive (Cary Parks & Recreation)

The Hive (Town of Cary), 712 Slash Pine Dr, Cary, NC 27519, USA

Jul 07, 2025 - Jul 11, 2025 Express register

LEGO® Amazing Animaltronic Adventrues at The Hive (Cary Parks & Recreation)

The Hive (Town of Cary), 712 Slash Pine Dr, Cary, NC 27519, USA

Jul 07, 2025 - Jul 11, 2025 Express register

LEGO® Indiana Jones Adventures at St. Francis of Assisi (Camp Francis)

St. Francis of Assisi (Camp Francis), Siena Center for Lifelong Learning, 11401 Leesville Rd, Raleigh, NC 27613, USA

Jul 07, 2025 - Jul 11, 2025 Express register

LEGO® Blackbeard's Revenge Pirate Adventures at St. Francis of Assisi (Camp Francis)

St. Francis of Assisi (Camp Francis), Siena Center for Lifelong Learning, 11401 Leesville Rd, Raleigh, NC 27613, USA

Jul 07, 2025 - Jul 11, 2025 Express register

LEGO® Engineering Explorers with Gear Shifters Camp at Morrisville Parks & Recreation

Morrisville Parks & Recreation at Historic Christian Church, 222 Church St, Morrisville, NC 27560, USA

Jul 07, 2025 - Jul 11, 2025 Express register

Week of July 14, 2025 - July 18, 2025

Program Location Dates Action

LEGO® EV3 Advanced Robotics at Middle Creek Community Center (Cary Parks & Recreation)

Middle Creek Community Center (Town of Cary), 123 Middle Creek Park Ave, Apex, NC 27539, USA

Jul 14, 2025 - Jul 18, 2025 Express register

LEGO® Stop Motion Animation at Middle Creek Community Center (Cary Parks & Recreation)

Middle Creek Community Center (Town of Cary), 123 Middle Creek Park Ave, Apex, NC 27539, USA

Jul 14, 2025 - Jul 18, 2025 Express register

LEGO® Brick City Architects at Fuquay-Varina Parks & Recreation

Fuquay-Varina Community Center North, 4525 Hilltop Needmore Rd, Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526, USA

Jul 14, 2025 - Jul 18, 2025 Express register

LEGO® Brick Wars & the Science of Space Exploration at Fuquay-Varina Parks & Recreation

Fuquay-Varina Community Center North, 4525 Hilltop Needmore Rd, Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526, USA

Jul 14, 2025 - Jul 18, 2025 Express register

LEGO® Planes, Trains & Automobiles at St. Francis of Assisi (Camp Francis)

St. Francis of Assisi (Camp Francis), Siena Center for Lifelong Learning, 11401 Leesville Rd, Raleigh, NC 27613, USA

Jul 14, 2025 - Jul 18, 2025 Express register

LEGO® Brick City Architects at St. Francis of Assisi (Camp Francis)

St. Francis of Assisi (Camp Francis), Siena Center for Lifelong Learning, 11401 Leesville Rd, Raleigh, NC 27613, USA

Jul 14, 2025 - Jul 18, 2025 Express register

LEGO® Planes, Trains & Automobiles at Benson Civic Center

Benson Civic Center, 1204 N Johnson St, Benson, NC 27504, USA

Jul 14, 2025 - Jul 18, 2025 Express register

LEGO® Imagineering: Exploring the Worlds of Fantasy! at Benson Civic Center

Benson Civic Center, 1204 N Johnson St, Benson, NC 27504, USA

Jul 14, 2025 - Jul 18, 2025 Express register

Week of July 21, 2025 - July 25, 2025

Program Location Dates Action

LEGO® Brick Wars & the Science of Space Exploration at Pittsboro Parks & Recreation

Community House - Pittsboro Parks & Recreation, 65 Thompson St, Pittsboro, NC 27312, USA

Jul 21, 2025 - Jul 25, 2025 Express register

LEGO® Super Heroes of America at Pittsboro Parks & Recreation

Community House - Pittsboro Parks & Recreation, 65 Thompson St, Pittsboro, NC 27312, USA

Jul 21, 2025 - Jul 25, 2025 Express register

LEGO® Engineering Explorers for Girls at Herb Young Community Center (Cary Parks & Recreation)

Herb Young Community Center (Town of Cary), 101 Wilkinson Ave, Cary, NC 27513, USA

Jul 21, 2025 - Jul 25, 2025 Express register

LEGO® Gotta Build 'Em All (based on Pokemon®) at Herb Young Community Center (Cary Parks & Recreation)

Herb Young Community Center (Town of Cary), 101 Wilkinson Ave, Cary, NC 27513, USA

Jul 21, 2025 - Jul 25, 2025 Express register

The Building Blocks of the Minecraft® Universe at St. Francis of Assisi (Camp Francis)

St. Francis of Assisi (Camp Francis), Siena Center for Lifelong Learning, 11401 Leesville Rd, Raleigh, NC 27613, USA

Jul 21, 2025 - Jul 25, 2025 Express register

LEGO® Amazing Animaltronic Adventures at St. Francis of Assisi (Camp Francis)

St. Francis of Assisi (Camp Francis), Siena Center for Lifelong Learning, 11401 Leesville Rd, Raleigh, NC 27613, USA

Jul 21, 2025 - Jul 25, 2025 Express register

Week of July 28, 2025 - August 1, 2025

Program Location Dates Action

LEGO® Bringing History Alive! at Middle Creek Community Center (Cary Parks & Recreation)

Middle Creek Community Center (Town of Cary), 123 Middle Creek Park Ave, Apex, NC 27539, USA

Jul 28, 2025 - Aug 01, 2025 Express register

LEGO® Remote Control ULV's (Unmanned LEGO® Vehicles) at Middle Creek Community Center (Cary Parks & Recreation)

Middle Creek Community Center (Town of Cary), 123 Middle Creek Park Ave, Apex, NC 27539, USA

Jul 28, 2025 - Aug 01, 2025 Express register

Week of August 4, 2025 - August 8, 2025