The KidWind Challenge is a hands-on student wind turbine and solar device design competition that engages students in STEM through the lens of clean energy. Student teams design and construct small wind turbines that they test in a wind tunnel, solar devices that they test under a light array, and meet with a panel of judges to present their design process and demonstrate their contextual knowledge of clean energy.
Teams also engage in a variety of Instant Challenges to gauge their on-the-spot teamwork and problem-solving skills.
Challenge Resources for Organizers & Educators!
In Person Challenges
In Person Challenge
Regional Challenge
SCILS 2025 KidWind Challenge
Thursday, January 23 · 8am
The SCILS KidWind Challenge is a hands-on renewable energy competition that engages students from across the Region 8...
Monroe,
Louisiana
Regional Challenge
Yuma Region FFA CDE Ag Mech Team Activity Wind Turbine Testing
Friday, January 24 · 12am
This is a testing event for regional high school agriculture science programs with Agriculture Mechanics Career Development Education...
Yuma,
AZ
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Wind Tunnel Testing Event
Sunday, January 26 · 12pm
Calling all Wind Teams! Wind Team Coaches are invited to bring their team(s) to Nauticus to test their...
Norfolk,
VA
In Person Challenge
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Kidwind NorCal Challenge
Saturday, February 1 · 9am
The KidWind NorCal Challenge is a hands-on wind turbine design competition that engages 6-12th grade students in STEM on the California State University Maritime...
Vallejo,
California
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Regional Challenge
Kansas Southcentral Regional Event
Wednesday, February 5 · 8am
The KidWind Challenge is an annual event that allows students to explore the power of wind by building...
Hutchinson,
Kansas
In Person Challenge
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Wind Tunnel Testing Event
Monday, February 10 · 12pm
The New College Institute will host this tunnel testing event. Wind team (any division) are encouraged to bring...
Martinsville,
Virginia
In Person Challenge
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Kansas Northwest Regional Event
Tuesday, February 11 · 8am
The KidWind Challenge is an annual event that allows students to explore the power of wind by building...
Colby,
Kansas
In Person Challenge
Regional Challenge
PA KidWind Regional Competition, Penn State Hazleton
Wednesday, February 12 · 9am
In order to attend the State competition at Penn State University Park on March 26, 2025. You must...
Hazleton,
Pennsylvania
In Person Challenge
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Kansas Southwest Regional Event
Thursday, February 13 · 8am
The KidWind Challenge is an annual event that allows students to explore the power of wind by building...
Dodge City,
KS
In Person Challenge
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PA KidWind Regional Competition, Penn State Greater Allegheny
Friday, February 14 · 9am
In order to attend the State competition at Penn State University Park on March 26, 2025. You must...
McKeesport,
Pennsylvania
In Person Challenge
Regional Challenge
3rd Annual Maryland KidWind Regional Challenge
Saturday, February 15 · 9am
Our Maryland Regional KidWind Challenge is held on campus at the University of Maryland, College Park in February....
College Park,
Maryland
In Person Challenge
Regional Challenge
Kansas Northeast Regional Event
Wednesday, February 19 · 8am
The KidWind Challenge is an annual event that allows students to explore the power of wind by building...
Overland Park,
KS
In Person Challenge
Regional Challenge
Pinal County Annual KidWind Regional Challenge
Friday, February 21 · 8am
Student teams across Pinal County will compete against each other in the wind competition and other renewable energy...
Eloy,
AZ
In Person Challenge
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Statewide Michigan KidWind Final
Friday, February 21 · 10am
The second annual Michigan KidWind Challenge is a wind turbine construct and testing event for grades 4-5, 6-8,...
Kalamazoo,
MI
In Person Challenge
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Coachella Valley KidWind Regional Challenge
Saturday, February 22 · 8am
14th Annual KidWind Coachella Valley Challenge event, featuring Elementary, Middle School and High School divisions. We generally host...
Desert Hot Springs,
California
Regional Challenge
Wind Tunnel Testing Event
Saturday, February 22 · 10am
Open tunnel time to test how your wind turbine performs in a KidWind wind tunnel. Teams should bring...
Charlottesville,
VA
In Person Challenge
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PA KidWind Regional Competition, Penn State Altoona
Monday, February 24 · 9am
In order to attend the State competition at Penn State University Park on March 26, 2025. You must...
Altoona,
Pennsylvania
In Person Challenge
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Kansas Northcentral Regional Event
Tuesday, February 25 · 8am
The KidWind Challenge is an annual event that allows students to explore the power of wind by building...
Manhattan,
Kansas
In Person Challenge
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TSTC Big Country KidWind Challenge
Wednesday, February 26 · 8am
The 3rd Annual TSTC Big Country Regional KidWind Challenge is a day-long event showcasing wind energy competitions tailored...
Sweetwater,
Texas
In Person Challenge
Regional Challenge
Kansas Southeast Regional Event
Friday, February 28 · 8am
The KidWind Challenge is an annual event that allows students to explore the power of wind by building...
Burlington,
Kansas
In Person Challenge
Regional Challenge
Wisconsin KidWind Challenge
Saturday, March 1 · 8am
The Wisconsin KidWind Challenge is a hands-on renewable energy competition that engages students from across Wisconsin in STEM. Student...
Madison,
WI
In Person Challenge
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Blacksburg Regional Challenge
Tuesday, March 4 · 9am
Join JMU’s The Center for the Advancement of Sustainable Energy (CASE) at Virginia Tech for a Regional Kidwind...
Blacksburg,
Virginia
In Person Challenge
Regional Challenge
Wind Tunnel Testing Event
Saturday, March 8 · 9am
Does your team want to see how their wind turbine will behave in a KidWind wind tunnel BEFORE...
Purcellville,
Virginia
In Person Challenge
Regional Challenge
Oklahoma KidWind Challenge
Saturday, March 8 · 9am
The Oklahoma KidWind Challenge is a hands-on renewable energy competition that engages students from across Oklahoma in STEM....
Tonkawa,
Oklahoma
In Person Challenge
Regional Challenge
Conservation Club KidWind Challenge
Saturday, March 8 · 10am
This is a regional event. Teams from all over Western Washington are encouraged to register. If we get...
Marysville,
WA
Regional Challenge
CSU Powerhouse
Tuesday, March 11 · 8am
Get ready to harness the wind and unleash your inner engineer! Every year, Colorado students dive into KidWind...
Fort Collins,
Colorado
In Person Challenge
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Richmond Regional Challenge
Tuesday, March 11 · 9am
Join JMU’s The Center for the Advancement of Sustainable Energy (CASE) at Virginia State University for a Regional...
Petersburg,
VA
Regional Challenge
CSU Spur KidWind Challenge
Thursday, March 13 · 8am
Get ready to harness the wind and unleash your inner engineer! Every year, Colorado students dive into KidWind...
Denver,
CO
Regional Challenge
Winchester Regional Challenge
Friday, March 14 · 9am
Join JMU’s The Center for the Advancement of Sustainable Energy (CASE) at Shenandoah University for a Regional Kidwind...
Winchester,
Virginia
In Person Challenge
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Mohawk Valley Tech ED Showcase
Tuesday, March 18 · 12am
Date in March and details to be announced soon! The Mohawk Valley Tech ED Showcase is open to...
Utica,
New York
In Person Challenge
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PA State Solar Competition 2024-2025
Wednesday, March 19 · 9am
Solar Challenge: Teams will design a structure that incorporates solar power in order to pump water for an...
State College,
Pennsylvania
In Person Challenge
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North Carolina Renewable Energy Challenge
Saturday, March 22 · 12am
With funding from the North Carolina Renewable Ocean Energy Program and in partnership with KidWind and Jennette’s Pier, the Coastal Studies Institute...
Wanchese,
NC
In Person Challenge
Regional Challenge
Capital District Wind Challenge
Saturday, March 22 · 12am
The Capital District Wind Challenge is a hands-on renewable energy competition that engages students in STEM. Student teams...
Albany,
New York
In Person Challenge
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Charlottesville Regional Challenge
Tuesday, March 25 · 9am
Join JMU’s The Center for the Advancement of Sustainable Energy (CASE) at UVA for a Regional Kidwind Renewable...
Charlottesville,
VA
In Person Challenge
Regional Challenge
Texas Tech Regional KidWind Challenge
Friday, March 28 · 8am
The Texas Tech University Regional KidWind Challenge is a day-long event showcasing wind energy competitions tailored for middle...
Lubbock,
TX
In Person Challenge
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Clean Energy Olympics
Saturday, March 29 · 8am
Teams across Alaska are invited to participate in the Clean Energy Olympics to be hosted in person Anchorage...
Anchorage,
Alaska
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Lynchburg Regional Challenge
Sunday, March 30 · 10am
Join JMU’s The Center for the Advancement of Sustainable Energy (CASE) and The Future Focus Foundation at Randolph...
Lynchburg,
VA
In Person Challenge
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Kansas State Event
Saturday, April 5 · 8am
The KidWind Challenge is an annual event that allows students to explore the power of wind by building...
Salina,
Kansas
In Person Challenge
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Virginia State Challenge
Saturday, April 12 · 9am
JMU’s The Center for the Advancement of Sustainable Energy (CASE) will host the Virginia State Challenge at JMU...
Harrisonburg,
VA
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Northern Arizona Regional KidWind Challenge
Thursday, April 17 · 9am
Willow Bend Environmental Education Center invites educators and students (grades 9-12) to join the annual KidWind Challenge 2025....
Flagstaff,
AZ
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