As parents, we want our children to enjoy their summer break. After all, they’ve earned it; they made it through another school year of homework, studying and exams. Summer is an opportunity to let them relax, decompress from the stress and recharge their mental batteries before a new semester begins.
But kids don’t just shut off their minds because of a calendar. And even if they could, we wouldn’t want them to stop growing and developing intellectually. What if there was a place where that brain power could be harnessed, and children’s imaginations could be given free rein to imagine and explore? What if there was a way to let them spend part of their summer indulging their natural curiosity and building their confidence while at the same time allowing them to have a whole lot of fun?
There is such a place — and it’s coming to a city near you. Welcome to Camp Invention®.
Through hands-on learning, Camp Invention boosts confidence in STEM while also being fun
Camp Invention is a nationally recognized K-6 summer program focused on creativity, real-world problem-solving, and the spirit of innovation. Developed by the National Inventors Hall of Fame, a nonprofit that recognizes inventors who hold U.S. patents on important innovations, Camp Invention has influenced and inspired more than 2.6 million children since 1990. The all-new Camp Invention programming promises to spark even more curiosity in your child and help them build essential STEM skills through collaboration with friends and hands-on problem-solving experiences that encourage discovery and bring big ideas to life.
“My son recently attended Camp Invention, and it was an absolutely phenomenal experience for him,” says Tara from Wayne, New Jersey. “The camp’s focus on creativity, problem solving and innovation truly sparked his curiosity and imagination.”
“I honestly wasn’t sure what to expect with this camp as it was our first time, but it exceeded our expectations,” says Jenna from Lowell, Indiana. “My son had the best time and was so excited to show off his inventions. It spiked his creativity and he made some friends in the process.”
“My child would not stop talking about the activities and making new friends,” says Ashley from Paulding, Ohio. “She looked forward to camp each day and said she didn’t want it to end!”
Learning, building confidence and having loads of fun
Camp Invention encourages children entering kindergarten through sixth grade to explore STEM concepts through hands-on challenges.
The program is a summer day camp run in communities nationwide and led by qualified local educators. More than 1,500 camp programs run nationwide in schools, community centers and other local facilities, making it convenient for students to attend. Camp dates and times vary by location, with some offering extended day hours to accommodate families’ busy and complicated summer schedules. Payment plans and discounts make the camps affordable for any budget.
Taking on a variety of exhilarating activities each day, children have fun collaborating with their teachers, friends and fellow campers, thinking creatively together and boosting social skills to develop unique solutions to real-world challenges.
Each hands-on STEM experience is crafted to ensure children build confidence, persistence and creative problem-solving skills. They won’t even realize how much they are learning and growing because they’re too busy having fun.
An action-packed day at Camp Invention
Camp Invention follows a daily schedule to ensure a well-rounded experience, while still leaving plenty of room for creativity and exploration.
A.M. Base Camp: Drop off your camper with qualified local educators and Camp Invention Leadership Interns, and they’ll start each day with games that encourage teamwork and spark creativity.
Morning Experiences: Campers take on two creative experiences (aka: STEM challenges) and enjoy the healthy snacks they’ve brought to help keep their minds moving.
Games and Lunch: Half the campers head outside - or to the gym - to play games while the other campers eat the lunch they’ve packed. Then they switch!
Afternoon Experiences: Time for two more experiences that will introduce your child to world-changing inventors, keep them active, and encourage their curiosity and creative thinking.
P.M. Base Camp: The day wraps up as campers wind down with problem-solving games. When you sign out your camper, they’ll tell you just how much fun they had at Camp Invention!
The creative STEM experiences your child will undertake are separated into four dynamic hands-on modules, each geared to boost confidence in different areas of math and science — while also being loads of fun.
Welcoming every kind of camper
While Camp Invention is built on a foundation of science, technology, engineering and mathematics, its innovative and adaptable approach works well for all kids. The program provides a safe, supportive environment that accommodates all learning styles while boosting self-esteem and confidence.
The program also supports social skills, soft skills and career readiness that any child can use no matter what path they choose.
And that is the most important thing: Camp Invention not only gives your children something fun to do and look forward to each summer, but also boosts their confidence in STEM and social settings and sparks a lifelong love of learning.
“Do I believe a weeklong camp can change a life? Yeah. I’ve seen it,” says Jeanne Segler from Toledo, Ohio, coordinator and teacher of gifted and talented children. “By the end of the week at Camp Invention, they believe in themselves.”
Pricing for this weeklong STEM summer camp, complete with take-home materials and limitless inspiration, starts at $275. Payment plans are available at checkout. See your local camp for exact pricing. For more information and to secure your child’s spot, visit invent.org/local or call 800-968-4332.
“Campers who walk away from Camp Invention should feel like they can do anything,” says Alicia Weaver, a fifth-grade learning coach from Akron, Ohio. “And that their ideas are important.”
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