statewide engineering competition
SC 4-H Engineering challenge
A one-day statewide competition in Columbia where young engineers take on hands-on STEM challenges. We prepare kids to compete in the events that fit their strengths.
the events
Bridge Building
Design and build a bridge to hold as much weight as possible within the rules.
Rocketry
Build and launch rockets, and test designs for height and accuracy.
Coding
Solve programming challenges and show computational thinking.
LEGO Robotics
Build and program a robot to complete a set challenge.
Mystery Challenge
A surprise team design problem revealed on competition day. Pure engineering thinking.
Agriscience Poster & Visual Arts
Communicate science and engineering ideas through research posters and visual design.
register
Season commitment. SC 4-H is a team & individual program, so enrollment is for the full season. You can try the first session and withdraw with no further charges (except for the non-refundable fee) before Session 2. After that, there is no cancellation; all payments are due.