How Camp Invention Benefits Educators & Students

Each year, the National Inventors Hall of Fame^® offers all-new experiences at Camp Invention^®, an interactive summer STEM camp for K-6 students across the country. What does it mean when we say camp is all-new? It means camp is reimagined every year with brand-new STEM concepts brought to life through our trusted curriculum. Your school can yield lasting benefits from teaming up with local educators to bring camp to your community.

Independent evaluations have shown that one week of Camp Invention can produce short- and long-term improvements in creativity, problem-solving skills and more academic benefits. Our 20-month curriculum development process ensures students enjoy engaging, high-quality experiences every summer, while guaranteeing educators benefit from facilitating camp, too!

Do you love the idea of nurturing student curiosity into creativity, persistence and ingenuity? Camp Invention’s trusted approach to invention education gives schools an opportunity to develop best practices for integrating STEM in the classroom as teachers gain experience facilitating hands-on learning experiences that enhance student outcomes. Read on to learn more about the benefits of Camp Invention’s innovative pedagogy.

Professional Development

Camp Invention offers embedded professional development, so passionate educators can gain experience with STEM instruction by guiding campers every step of the way to reach their creative potential. Each summer’s program is filled with cross-curricular connections that blend everything from art and engineering to literacy and technology. With a curriculum aligned with national and state education standards, facilitating Camp Invention helps bridge the gap between the classroom and the real world to empower students.

Easy Implementation

The National Inventors Hall of Fame provides every material and resource you’ll need for hassle-free camp implementation. Behind every Camp Invention program is a dedicated customer support team available to Program Team Members throughout the experience. Each dynamic program is designed to seamlessly guide camp facilitators through multimodal instruction paired with interactive materials and take-homes.

Program Differentiation

Camp Invention creates student-centered learning experiences that ignite fun and help children to lean into their individual strengths. Because the program includes differentiated learning options in each experience, it’s easy to tailor instruction for primary and intermediate learners. This invaluable approach to teaching boosts student confidence, increases engagement and creates multiple pathways for students of all abilities and learning styles.

Phenomena-Based Curriculum

From shooting stars to volcanic eruptions, children are captivated by phenomena found in the natural world. Invention education engages students with phenomena-based lessons and challenges that spark their curiosity and cultivate their interest in STEM subjects. Each time children attend camp, they are met with hands-on, enriching learning experiences cultivated by enthusiastic educators committed to their academic success.

Hands-On Learning

Students thrive at Camp Invention because they enjoy active, hands-on learning. Designed for open-ended exploration, Camp Invention’s curated experiences encourage children’s natural creativity, helping tactile and kinesthetic learners grasp STEM concepts autonomously. As campers explore STEM concepts through experiential learning, educators find inspired new ways to bring invention education into their classrooms during the school year.

STEM Confidence

It’s the ultimate reward to see how children transform throughout the week at Camp Invention. By asking open-ended questions that promote authentic problem solving, educators empower students and help build their confidence in STEM. As students discover how their bright ideas can transform the world around us, their drive and aptitude for learning is demonstrated the following school year through increased attendance, greater confidence in STEM subjects and enhanced collaboration skills.

Bring Camp Invention to Your Community

When educators join Camp Invention, they benefit from a joyful summer teaching experience and gain effective strategies that can easily transfer to their classroom. By instilling essential 21st-century skills in rising K-6 students, camp creates opportunities to promote empathy, teamwork and encourage students to build the I Can Invent^® Mindset.

Want to learn about this year’s all-new program, Discover? Learn more about bringing Camp Invention to your school district by exploring our website.