Engineering Projects in Community Service (EPICS) Summer Program

The Engineering Projects in Community Service program, known as EPICS, is a national award-winning social entrepreneurship program. Students design, build, and deploy systems to solve engineering-based problems for charities, schools, and other not-for-profit organizations. During this program, students will be introduced to engineering design, rapid prototyping (laser cutting, CAD, Arduino, 3D printing), and prototype testing through a hands-on, application-based summer camp. Members from the community will introduce a problem encountered by their non-profit, and students will spend the week designing, building, and testing a possible solution to meet their user needs. EPICS projects range from solar panel battery systems, engagement toys for animals at the Phoenix Zoo, 3D printed prosthetics, and tools for training service dogs.

Additional camp information:

Camp dates (Non-residential):

Week 1: June 8th – 12th, 2026 – 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Week 2: June 22nd – June 26th – 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Camp location: Arizona State University – Tempe campus

Camp payment due: May 1, 2026 (If student is selected)

Applicants will be notified by April 17, 2026

Who can apply to attend?

Students who meet these requirements may apply to attend:

• Arizona residents or students residing in Arizona over the summer with their families
• Rising 11th and 12th graders
• Good standing GPA