NYLF Engineering
Ideate. Innovate. Demonstrate.
Ready to build solutions that change the world? Envision's NYLF Engineering is your gateway to innovation and design, designed for ambitious high school students who dream of creating breakthrough technologies.
What Makes This Different? Design 3D model rockets with CAD software, program autonomous drones, build electric circuits, and explore AI neural networks—all taught by professional engineers and accomplished mentors in high-tech university labs.
Your Experience
- Design and 3D print your own model rockets
- Program microcontrollers to fly drones autonomously
- Build electrical circuits used in electric vehicles
- Connect with future engineers and innovators nationwide
- Learn from engineering professionals across multiple disciplines
Whether your passion lies in designing sustainable cities, developing medical devices, creating renewable energy solutions, or advancing AI technology, this program gives you the hands-on experience and insider perspective to make informed decisions about your engineering career.
Don't just dream about solving global challenges—start engineering solutions.
Sample 2026 Schedule
Day 1: Arrival of Students and Program Welcome
Day 2: The Engineering Design Process
Day 3: Engineering Applications
Day 4: Design and Build
Day 5: Engineering Project Management
Day 6: Explore Careers in Engineering
Day 7: Engineering the Future
Day 8: Farewell and Departure of Students
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 2026. The specific 2026 schedule, locations, speakers, and site visits may be modified.
Go Beyond the Classroom
Envision by WorldStrides programs are held at some of the top universities in the country, providing high school students with the opportunity to experience life on a college campus and get a glimpse of what their future may hold.
This Summer, NYLF Engineering will take place in the following locations:
College Credit
University of California, Berkeley, Clark Kerr Campus
Berkeley, CA
June 25-July 2, 2026 - Residential
June 26-July 1, 2026 - Commuter
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University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI
June 25-July 2, 2026 - Residential
College Credit
Georgia Tech
Atlanta, GA
July 5-12, 2026 - Residential
July 6-11, 2026 - Commuter
July 14-21, 2026 - Residential
July 15-20, 2026 - Commuter
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. National Youth Leadership Forum Engineering is managed solely by Envision by WorldStrides.
College Credit
University of California, Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
July 14-21, 2026 - Residential
July 15-20, 2026 - Commuter
College Credit
Yale University
New Haven, CT
July 24-31, 2026 - Residential
NYLF Engineering is operated independently of Yale University and is not sponsored or endorsed by the University. The views expressed in connection with the program are not the official positions, statements of advice nor opinions of Yale University and should not be viewed as an endorsement by Yale or any such views or statements.
What's Included?
- All curriculum and instruction
- Program activities
- Program materials
- Site visits and events
- At least two meals a day
- Local transportation during program
- The cost of two college credits
- Certificate of achievement
Now I Know
Hear directly from NYLF Engineering alumni about what they now know after attending the program and how it has helped inspire them to pursue their passion.