Camp Invention
A STEM Summer Program for Grades K-6 That Turns Curious Kids Into Innovative Thinkers
What is Camp Invention?
- Who: Curious kids entering grades K-6.
- What: A confidence-boosting STEM summer camp where kids build creative inventions and lasting friendships. Led by qualified local educators, our camps offer new and exciting hands-on experiences every year.
- Where: Over 1,000 camp programs run nationwide in schools, community centers and other local facilities.
- When: Our camps’ dates and hours, including start and end times, vary by location. Check out what a typical day at camp looks like! Some locations offer Extended Day programs to fit families' busy schedules – check your specific site for details. If your local camps don’t offer dates and times that work for you, we also can send an at-home camp experience directly to your doorstep.
- How Much: Pricing for this weeklong STEM summer camp, complete with take-home materials and limitless inspiration, starts at $270. See your local camp for exact pricing.
- Why: To help your child grow their confidence, build problem-solving skills, reduce summer learning loss, improve academic achievement, discover innovative role models and more!
See the Value of Camp Invention
- A Supportive Environment
Our camps create an inclusive atmosphere with the incorporation of arts, sports, games and awesome adventures.
- Growing Confidence
Every challenge fosters original thinking, empowering children to make their ideas a reality.
- Skill Building
Hands-on learning sparks interest and creativity, builds valuable skills and provides lasting personal and academic benefits.
- Academic Achievement
Research shows that participation in Camp Invention leads to improvements in school attendance, test scores and GPA.
Discover Our New 2024 Camp Invention Program, Illuminate
Operation: HydroDrop™
Head out on an epic global operation! Use a light-up robotic lab-on-wheels and dial up your design thinking to solve water challenges around the globe, helping people and the planet.
In the Game™
Gear up for athletics, design and invention as you develop your own unique sports ball for an awesome light-up game. Get your creativity rolling and take your chances at being inducted into the Game of Fame!
Let’s Glow™
Shine bright as you explore the science of light and illuminating inventions. Create your own one-of-a-kind Glow Box, then use ultraviolet light to reveal a mysterious glowing phenomenon.
Prototyping Studio™
Star in a prototyping game show to bring your big ideas to life. Explore the inventing spaces of Our Nation’s Greatest Innovators™, then mold, shape and transform your own unique inventions using tools from your DIY toolbox!
Operation: HydroDrop™
In the Game™
Let’s Glow™
Prototyping Studio™
Find Out What Families Are Saying
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“[My daughter] went to visit Purdue University today to see the polytechnic school. I shed some tears today thinking about her experiences at Camp Invention. You all introduced her to another world she may have never even visited.”
Alana D.Dyer, IN
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“The staff was so welcoming and inclusive, and my son made so many friends at camp. He loved the whole experience and was so proud to bring home and show off everything he made. I would highly recommend this program to everyone.”
Kayla E.Manorville, NY
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“Camp Invention had a huge impact on both my children who attended! They came home with very detailed explanations of ‘symbiosis’ and how they built things. It was amazing! It was a wonderful experience from beginning to end.”
Heather P.Harrison, AR
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“Each afternoon, our son came home pumped about his day of camp. Love how it had his gears turning. We'll definitely recommend this camp to all of our friends!”
Danielle G.Bellingham, WA
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“Long ago I participated in Camp Invention. It taught me crucial social skills, but more importantly it gave me critical thinking skills that I’d have struggled to gain otherwise. Please keep providing amazing experiences for kids, it changes lives!”
Jaden S.Brainerd, MN
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“We have two kids in camp (9 and 7), and they talk about what they did in camp nonstop when they get home and build things together. They are always showing each other things that can be ‘repurposed’ for something else and building gadgets together.”
Dan O.Lowell, IN
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“My son is quite the engineer and inventor. When a neighbor raved about this camp, my husband and I immediately signed him up. We appreciate how kind, thoughtful, fun and safe the teachers all kept the entire camp.”
Sonya I.Indianapolis, IN
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“[My daughter] absolutely loves going to Camp Invention. She asked all year round, ‘When is it time for Camp Invention?’ The only complaint she has is it is not long enough; one week isn’t enough for her. She wishes it would never end.”
Tammy M.Dickinson, ND
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“My kiddo loves Camp Invention! He is extremely smart and creative but struggles in school due to his disability. He just finished his second summer at Camp Invention and had an amazing time without one issue.”
Leslie S.Cresson, TX