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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
May 2022
AEOP-sponsored locations are posted
June - August 2022
AEOP-sponsored locations host programs at schools near a GEMS location
Camp Invention ON THE BLOG
Camp Invention Got Creative to Keep Students Connected
October 20, 2020
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Aberdeen High School
Program Date: TBD
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Whittier Elementary School – Blended instruction
Program Date: July 12 – 16, 2021; 9:00am – 3:30pm
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Program Date: TBD
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Program Date: July 12 – 16, 2021; 9:00am – 3:30pm
Hyattsville, MD
Hyattsville Elementary School – At-home only
Program Date: July 19 – 23, 2021; 9:00am – 3:30pm
Riverdale, MD
Riverdale Elementary School – At-home only
Program Date: July 12 – 16, 2021; 9:00am – 3:30pm
Silver Spring, MD
East Silver Spring Elementary School – Blended instruction
Program Date: June 21 – 25, 2021; 9:00am – 3:30pm
Vicksburg, MS
Beechwood Elementary School – Blended instruction
Program Date: June 1 – 4, 2021; 8:00am – 4:00pm
Academy of Innovation – Blended instruction
Program Date: June 14 – 18, 2021; 9:00am – 3:30pm
Dana Road Elementary School – Blended instruction
Program Date: June 14 – 18, 2021; 9:00am – 3:30pm
Warren Central Intermediate School – Blended instruction
Program Date: June 7 – 11, 2021; 8:30am – 3:00pm
South Park Elementary School – Blended instruction
Program Date: June 7 – 11, 2021; 9:00am – 3:30pm