Maryland KidWind will be hosting its 4th Annual Regional KidWind Challenge on Saturday, March 7, 2026 from 9am to 4pm at the University of Maryland College Park in the College of Education's Benjamin Building. Doors will open at 8am for open tunnel and solar testing.
The KidWind Challenge is a hands-on renewable energy competition that engages students in STEM. Student teams bring small-scale wind turbines or solar devices that they've designed to the Challenge where they will be tested for power output. Teams also meet with a panel of expert judges to present their design process and demonstrate their contextual knowledge and tackle instant challenge activities. The public is…
Teams will compete in the wind and/or solar challenge. Please note: School are limited to 3 teams in each division (wind and solar). Parking: Open and free! Lunch: Eat at tables, in café or first floor hallway. Pack a lunch or order from a local restaurant (Moon Dog Pizza, Dominos, etc)
The New Jersey KidWind Challenge is an annual event that allows students to explore wind energy through a hands-on, STEM competition. This is a hands-on student challenge to design, construct and test a small scale wind turbine.​ In this competition, teams will design and build their turbines before attending a regional KidWind Challenge. At the challenge, teams will test their…
Get ready to harness the wind and unleash your inner engineer! Every year, Colorado students dive into KidWind competitions at Colorado State University Energy Institute's Powerhouse campus, crafting their very own wind turbines and flexing their competitive muscles in a lively atmosphere. KidWind Powerhouse is an all-day competition (typically 9:00 am to 4:00 pm). During the challenge, teams evaluate their…
Join students from coastal communities in a challenge to innovate and build renewable energy devices at this annual daylong competition! Â Teams from grades 3rd-12th are invited to create wind, wave and solar devices and test them in our facilities. Â Students will also receive feedback from engineering judges with backgrounds in renewable energy and STEM field as well as a tour…
Get ready to harness the wind and unleash your inner engineer! Every year, Colorado students dive into KidWind competitions at Colorado State University's Spur campus, crafting their very own wind turbines and flexing their competitive muscles in a lively atmosphere. KidWind Spur is an all-day competition (typically 9:00 am to 4:00 pm). During the challenge, teams evaluate their turbines' energy…
Get ready to harness the wind and unleash your inner engineer! Every year, Colorado students dive into KidWind competitions at Colorado State University's Spur campus, crafting their very own wind turbines and flexing their competitive muscles in a lively atmosphere. KidWind Spur is an all-day competition (typically 9:00 am to 4:00 pm). During the challenge, teams evaluate their turbines' energy…
Each Conservation Club team in Marysville will receive an invitation to this regional event for each age division. Any coach who has attended a coaches training in Marysville will also receive an invitation. Coaches should send their best teams to regionals. Two wind teams and one solar team will qualify for Worlds at this event. Conservation Club teams will compete…
The Capital District Wind Challenge is open to any student, or school teams. There will be two divisions. A 9-12 high school and a 4-8 middle school. If enough teams sign up, we will divide the 4-8 into a 4-5 and a 6-8. There will be two parts to this event. Two runs in a 4' x 4' wind tunnel,…
Teams will compete in the wind and/or solar challenge. Lunch:Â GMU will be providing pizza for all, if there are allergy or preference concerns please pack your own. Don't forget to pack a waterbottle! Parking: Please drop off participants and then park in the garage. Buses will park on the street. Please note: Schools are limited to 3 teams in each…
This event is is for Valley View School District in Illinois. Please reach out to Kristen at Kristen@KidWind.org with any questions. The Invenergy KidWind Challenge Junior is an exciting, hands-on challenge that offers a unique opportunity for students to explore renewable energy through wind power. Thank you to Invenergy for graciously hosting this event at their new Center of Excellence! What…
