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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. Throughout the week, children rotate through hands-on STEM activities that encourage them to collaborate, build confidence and persistence, and invent creative solutions to real-world problems. Local district educators facilitate the experience and enthusiastic high school students serve as Leadership Interns.

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 U.S. 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 Merkert at wmerkert@invent.org

Important Dates

March 2023
AEOP-sponsored locations are posted

June - August 2023
AEOP-sponsored locations host programs at schools near a GEMS location

Interested in This Program?

If you are interested in this program contact Wendy Merkert by email. We'd love to hear from you!

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    Program Locations

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    Enterprise, AL
    Pinedale Elementary School
    Program Date: July 10 – 14, 2023; 8:00 am – 2:30 pm
    Learn more and register here.

    Madison County, AL
    Owens Cross Roads Elementary School
    Program Date: May 30 – June 2, 2023; 7:30 am – 3:30 pm
    Learn more and register here.

    Ozark, AL
    D.A. Smith Middle School
    Program Date: June 26 – 30, 2023; 8:00 am – 2:30 pm
    Learn more and register here.

    Yuma, AZ
    Mary A. Otondo School
    Program Date: July 24 – 28, 2023; 9:00 am – 3:30 pm

    Los Angeles, CA
    Arlington Heights Elementary School
    Program Date: June 12 – 16, 2023; 9:00 am – 3:30 pm

    Orange County, FL
    Engelwood Elementary School
    Program Date: June 12 – 15, 2023; 8:00 am – 4:00 pm

    Champaign, IL
    Booker T. Washington STEM Academy
    Program Date: July 10 – 14, 2023; 9:00 am – 3:30 pm

    Danville, IL
    Meade Park Elementary
    Program Date: June 20 – 23, 2023; 8:15 am – 4:15 pm

    Urbana, IL
    Leal Elementary School
    Program Date: July 10 – 14, 2023; 9:00 am – 3:30 pm

    Aberdeen, MD
    Aberdeen High School
    Program Date: July 10-13, 2023; 8:00 am – 4:00 pm

    Elkton, MD
    Gilpin Manor Elementary School
    Program Date: 2023 Dates TBD; 8:00 am – 4:00 pm

    Frederick, MD
    Whittier Elementary School
    Program Date: June 19 – 23, 2023; 9:00am – 3:30pm
    Learn more and register here.

    Waverley Elementary School
    Program Date: June 19 – 23, 2023; 9:00 am – 3:30 pm

    Hyattsville, MD
    Hyattsville Elementary School
    Program Date: June 26-30, 2023; 9:00 am – 3:30 pm

    Montgomery, MD
    East Silver Spring Elementary School
    Program Date: June 26-30, 2023; 9:00 am – 3:30 pm

    Riverdale, MD
    Riverdale Elementary School
    Program Date: July 24 – 28, 2023; 9:00 am – 3:30 pm

    Framingham, MA
    Harmony Grove Elementary School
    Program Date: July 17 – 21, 2023; 9:00am – 3:30pm
    Learn more and register here.

    Vicksburg, MS
    Beechwood Elementary School
    Program Date: May 30 – June 2, 2023; 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
    Learn more and register here.

    Bowmar Avenue Elementary School
    Program Date: June 12 – 16, 2023; 9:00am – 3:30pm
    Learn more and register here.

    Dana Road Elementary School
    Program Date: June 12 – 16, 2023; 9:00 am – 3:30 pm
    Learn more and register here.

    Warren Central Intermediate School
    Program Date: June 5 – 9, 2023; 8:30 am – 3:30 pm
    Learn more and register here.

    South Park Elementary School
    Program Date: June 12 – 16, 2023; 9:00 am – 3:30 pm
    Learn more and register here.

    Las Cruces, NM
    Booker T. Washington Elementary School
    Program Date: June 20 – 23, 2023; 8:00 am – 4:00 pm

    San Antonio, TX
    Brooks Academy of Science and Engineering
    Program Date: June 12 – 16, 2023; 9:00 am – 3:30 pm

    Harmony School of Innovation
    Program Date: June 5 – 9, 2023; 9:00 am – 3:30 pm

    Fairlee, VT
    Samuel Morey Elementary
    Program Date: July 31 – August 4, 2023; 9:00 am – 3:30 pm
    Learn more and register here.

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