Summer is coming really fast and many of us are planning the kids’ activities for those many weeks off. My kids are typically with me all day, but we do like to do some camp time for them just for a change of scenery and some different fun. This year, the kids are super excited that they will be attending a local Camp Invention in a nearby town… all three love figuring out how things work and how to put things together, so this week of camp that focuses ON the inventive mind is going to be a week full of fun for each of them. STEM activities and skills are very *hot* in the education world right now and I’m so excited that we have this opportunity for the kids to STEM their little hearts out for five full days at this invention summer camp as part of my Ambassadorship with Camp Invention.
Camp Invention is the only nationally recognized summer program focused on creativity, innovation, real-world problem solving and the spirit of invention. Through hands-on programming, Camp Invention encourages children in grades one through six to explore science, technology, engineering and mathematics curriculum inspired by some of the world’s great inventors.
This year’s program theme is “Illuminate™;” which will encourage students to explore their inventiveness through an innovation laboratory, investigation of circuits and taking on a nature-inspired design challenge. As they build and make discoveries, they will have a chance to invent a prototype from scratch and explore math from a new angle when they create origami flight models during team-building exercises.
I cannot even imagine having the chance to go to a camp that focused on all kinds of cool ways to take apart- and put together- inventions of this level at any elementary age level. I love that Camp Invention exists so that kids can spend time doing activities they love with other kids who share that passion. Kids who have an inventive mind- that is, kids who show an interest in learning how things work and who like to take things apart- those are the kids who will likely be into this awesome camp concept. While at the camp, kids can get their geek on, while learning collaboration, persistence, communication and goal-setting skills… building their self-esteem and opening doors for them to explore.
The Camp Invention program annually impacts more than 112,000 children at 1,200 plus sites across the nation. Local programs are facilitated and taught by educators who reside and teach in the community. To find a camp in your local community, visit our Camp Finder or for additional information, visit www.campinvention.org.
New in 2015, Camp Invention, National Inventors Hall of Fame, Collegiate Inventors Competition and the USPTO will establish a nationwide call to action to inspire innovation in America. This movement is called Innovation Echo and challenges everyone to join together and think creatively, offer ideas and solve problems so that we can continue to change the world for the better. Innovation Echo will be integrated into the 2015 Illuminate™ curriculum as a take home project for Camp Invention in 2015 that will keep Campers motivated to innovate throughout the summer. They will work closely with their parents to come up with ways to create solutions for the 2015 challenge, Tomorrow’s Brightest Days – Solutions for Energy Conservation, and share their ideas on Camp Invention social media properties. The winning idea will be awarded a spot in the 2016 Innovation Echo showcase next May inWashington, D.C.
Got a STEM kid at your house? Check out Camp Invention. If you register before May 12 using SPRING for a code, you’ll save $15 off the registration rate (rates start at $220 for a week).
One lucky reader will win a week’s tuition for a Camp Invention at the location of their choice (based on available spots)! Enter on the Giveaway Tools form below.
This is a sponsored post through my Ambassadorship with Camp Invention. Opinions are my own.
AEKZ2 says
I have looked into this camp before. My son would like the science aspect of this camp. He likes to think up new things to create.
Sherry Conrad says
This camp looks amazing. My grandson would flip over I Can Invent: Next Level Gamers™ program.
Holli G. says
I like that they work in teams and rotate between four different modules that day. This is great for kids. My son loves STEM and would benefit well from this.
Arin says
My son would love this! He has always been a fan of MacGyver because of the ingenious ways that regular household items are used to make contraptions that can help in new situations. He could be a real life MacGyver 🙂 Children need more science these days!
Shannon Gurnee says
Our kids would love something like this! I’ll have to check it out. Thanks for sharing.
krystal says
I would love to send my son to a place like this. I am loving how creative and educational this looks like!
Trisha Burgess says
My daughter would love the hands on while creatively thinking aspect of camp!!
Erin says
Oh my goodness! my 8 year old would absolutely love a camp like this! I’m going to have to look into it a little more.
HilLesha says
How fun! I have been toying with the idea of sending my son to summer camp to help draw him out of his shyness.
julie says
My son would love to go to a science based camp. He loves building legos and loves his snap circuits. And I know he would love the Kartwheel part of the program.
Michelle @ Dishes and Dust Bunnies says
This sounds like such an amazing camp! I would have love this as a kid and it would be so cool so send my little boy to something like this once he’s old enough!
DOGVILLS says
My daughter would be thrilled if she went to a summer camp. It will be a great learning activity and bonding with other kids her age
Lynndee says
I would love to send my son to a summer camp. And that one is something that I know he would be really interested in because he loves science.
John says
The choice of modules means there’s something that will appeal to all. My daughter will get to learn things that aren’t covered at school.
Renee says
I love that there are different modules. There’s something for everyone!
Laura “Lolli” Franklin says
My 4th grade son just finished a short after-school science club and he loved it so much. I know he would be thrilled to delve even deeper into STEM subjects. He absolutely loves working on “projects” with groups.
Chrysa says
I love that the camps are so fun AND inspire learning.
Tara L says
My son wants to be a video game designer so I think the program, I Can Invent: Next Level Gamers, would be great for him. It would give him an idea of what the thought process and steps are to do this field of work.
Rosey says
There’s one right next to my sister in law, but it’s a bit too far for me. Bummer. That’s a great giveaway, and it does look like a fun camp.
Bonnie @ wemake7 says
Oh wow! This looks like a great camp for my kiddos. It looks like they would really enjoy going there.
Jessica Simms says
My son tinkers with everything I think he would love to go to something like this during this summer.
Tara says
This camp looks so great! My kids love doing hands on projects and figuring out how things work & why things happen. This would be perfect for them!
Leila says
I am sure my 9 year old would love this, but I think it would be fabulous for my 7 year old to get out with kids his age. He loves sciency – take it apart – build it type stuff so this is something that I think is right up his alley.
Ann Bacciaglia says
My kids loved Camp when they were younger. It is a great way for kids to learn new skills.
Lauren says
I had a lot of fun going to camps growing up! It was a great way for me to make friends and to have fun! Thanks for sharing!
Donna Ward says
Wow what a great camp – and being the old Conference Center Exec Director of a few sites – I know the work and effort put into making this so popular – great price and fab giveaway!
Kathy says
This looks like it would be a lot of fun. I’m hoping when my girls get a little bit older they’ll want to go to a camp over the summer. I know I loved it when I use to do stuff like this. It’s so much fun and you learn so much!
michele d says
My kids would love to attend a camp this year. I’ll be looking into this. Thanks!
ricci says
I LOVED summer camp as a kid. I went to church camp. FFA camp, theater camp, and I was a counselor at a camp one summer and it was the best job ever. I love camps where kids can learn things and still have fun and this camp looks like it’s both!!
lisa @bitesforbabies says
This is such a unique camp!! I love that kids can have so much fun and learn at the same time!
rochkirstin says
Kids who are younger than 15 can already do a lot. Exposing them to such summer cap and exciting activities can help them enhance creativity and way of thinking. Parents should do much encouragement to inspire the children.
rochkirstin says
Kids younger than 15 can already do a lot. These summer programs can help them boost creativity and enhance their way of thinking. Parents should encourage kids to subscribe and attend the camp.
R U S S says
This is a unique kind of summer camp ( and I wish we had something like this when I was little ). I would encourage parents to sign up their kids for this one – anything for learning while having fun.
Jeanine says
Most of my kids would love this! Sounds awesome. I always wanted to go to camp as a kid but never got the chance!
Alli says
What a fun looking camp! How neat that one lucky child will win a free summer camp. I always loved camp when I was a kid.
CourtneyLynne says
omg what a fun camp!!!! I always had the best time attending camp when I was a kiddo! Can’t wait for my princess to be old enough to go one day 🙂
Christy Maurer says
This looks like such a fun camp! I’d love to go myself lol! I love the fact that they are making learning fun!
Liz Mays says
Camps like these really do sound great. My kids would definitely have enjoyed spending time with kids with similar interests.
Melissa Pezza says
I think this is an amazing idea. We need to teach our kids to love STEM. It’s the future.
Stacie @ Divine Lifestyle says
I think this is so cool! It’s a great way to teach kids independence and to get their minds really pumping.
Robin Rue (@massholemommy) says
My oldest son would LOVE that. He is so into science stuff these days.
Penny W says
One of the best things about this camp is they are holding it at our elementary school. My child will enjoy it doubly by being in a familiar environment. I think her favorite part will be building the “race kart”.