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Camp Invention® is an exciting summer enrichment program that provides children with opportunities to bring their biggest ideas to life while developing essential 21st-century skills. Local district educators facilitate the activities and enthusiastic high school students serve as Leadership Interns, ensuring that one staff member is in place for every eight children. Throughout the week, children rotate through hands-on activities that encourage them to collaborate, build confidence and persistence, and invent creative solutions to real-world problems.
To find program locations, click on a state in the map below or download a locations list.
You'll Get To...
- Participate in fun, hands-on challenges that encourage creativity and curiosity
- Collaborate with other students to develop innovative solutions to improve the world around you
- Discover STEM concepts through imaginative, high-energy activities
- Be inspired to innovate, dream, overcome obstacles and become a confident creator
- Design and build prototypes, explore entrepreneurship and learn how to protect your intellectual property
Eligibility
Rising kindergarten through 6th graders are eligible
More Information
Need-based stipends are available at Army-sponsored Camp Invention program sites. Families wishing to apply for a stipend should contact Wendy Merket at wmerkert@invent.org.
Information for Volunteers
The National Inventors Hall of Fame offers a volunteer Leadership Intern program for high school and college level students, and would welcome AEOP alumni to participate. Participants get hands-on leadership experience, gain valuable communication skills and can earn up to 40 volunteer hours.
For more information contact Wendy Merket at wmerkert@invent.org
Important Dates
May
AEOP-sponsored locations are posted
June - August
AEOP-sponsored locations host programs at schools near a GEMS location
Camp Invention ON THE BLOG
Camp Invention Powers the Innovation Superheroes of the Future
May 22, 2018
Read the storyAberdeen, MD
Aberdeen High School
Program Date: July 8 – July 11
Ellicott City, MD
Waverly Elementary School
Program Date: July 15 – July 19
Elkton, MD
Gilpin Manor Elementary School
Program Date: July 29 – August 1
Frederick, MD
Whittier Elementary School
Program Date: July 8 – July 12
Monocacy Elementary School
Program Date: July 15 – July 18
Hyattsville, MD
Hyattsville Elementary School
Program Date: June 24 – June 28
Riverdale, MD
Riverdale Elementary School
Program Date: July 15 – July 19
Silver Spring, MD
East Silver Spring Elementary School
Program Date: June 24 – June 28
Vicksburg, MS
Beechwood Elementary School
Program Date: May 28 – May 31
Bowmar Magnet School
Program Date: June 10 – June 14
Dana Road Elementary School
Program Date: June 10 – June 14
Warren Central Intermediate School
Program Date: June 3 – June 7
South Park Elementary School
Program Date: June 10 – June 14