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K-6TH GRADE
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Children are presented with fun, hands-on challenges that encourage creative problem solving, teamwork, entrepreneurship, and innovation. Camp invention is led by experienced local educators and new curriculum is introduced each year, inspired by the Inductees of the National Inventors Hall of Fame!
What is Camp Invention?
Camp Invention is one week in the summer where your child’s creativity, innovation, and problem-solving skills are challenged and developed in fun and exciting ways. Our top priority is to inspire future innovators and build their confidence in the natural ability to dream and create.
“Wish you could have been at our family dinner tonight. So much awesome talk and conversation about Camp Invention. They were pumped, and their brains are working and creating in overdrive.”
– Lyn D.
Who is Camp Invention for?
Any child entering kindergarten through 6th grade! The curriculum is designed with each child in mind, featuring fun, age-appropriate activities.
Why should I consider Camp Invention?
Camp Invention is the only nationally recognized, non-profit elementary enrichment program inspired by the brightest thinkers around, the National Inventors Hall of Fame Inductees. We know how to tap into your child’s natural need to discover and we do it with certified local instructors.
Where & when is Camp Invention happening
and what does it cost?
Dates, times, and prices vary by location. Use our program locator to find a program near you, get all the details and secure your spot today.
2017 Program
Every year our education team and Hall of Fame Inductees collaborate to build a brand-new Camp Invention experience for your child. Check out the 2017 Camp Invention program.
A Typical Day
From check-in to check-out and everything in between, Camp Invention keeps your child engaged. Check out a typical day and see what your child will do.
Parent Resource Center
While Camp Invention is designed to be a fun, captivating, and challenging week for your kids, we also try to make it as easy as possible for you, the parent. That’s why we built the Parent Resource Center, a place to find all the forms and information you could need before your camper starts.
How our Inductees pay it forward.
Learn how the National Inventors Hall of Fame Inductees create challenges for our campers.
Educators
Let’s partner to inspire young minds through fun, hands-on activities that promote STEM concepts. With our researched, proven curricula and your program team, together we’ll unlock your students’ curiosity, feed their creativity, and foster their need for exploration and discovery.
Mighty Minds
Mighty Minds is an annual competition we created exclusively for Camp Invention Alumni. The grand prize winner gets an all-expenses paid trip to Washington, D.C. where they will get an on-stage spotlight at our Induction Ceremony and lots of face to face time with our National Inventors Hall of Fame Inductees. Your child could be next.
The 2017 Mighty Minds grand prize winner has been announced!
