Solve an Animal Mystery With Fur-ensics™
Program Highlights Behind the NIHF ScenesDate January 8, 2026
Est. Reading Time 2 mins
Camp Invention® keeps getting better every year! With this summer’s edition, your child can explore more STEM concepts, take on new challenges and share their creativity like never before. Combining the latest trends with hands-on exploration, the National Inventors Hall of Fame® has designed totally new K-6 STEM adventures for the 2026 Camp Invention program, Spark!
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In one of four brand-new experiences, children will team up with friends and their very own robotic capybara to solve an animal mystery like real-world detectives in Fur-ensics™. Read on to learn about how the fascinating world of forensic science will come to life in this hands-on investigation that leads to a surprising twist!
Discover Forensic Science With Capybaras
In Fur-ensics, campers conduct a hands-on investigation with an adorable robotic capybara sidekick! Inspired by the inner mechanics of their robotic capybara, children apply creative problem-solving skills to invent and build a sleuthing gadget that will help support their epic investigation.
After learning of a series of mischievous mishaps, children are recruited to solve an animal mystery at the Camp Invention Biopark! Discovering how real-world detectives use forensic science techniques, campers collect curious clues and narrow down suspects to identify a mischievous animal prankster. Building confidence and persistence every step of the way, they analyze fur and feathers under a microscope, investigate suspicious paint splatters and identify animal tracks found at the scene. From interactive fingerprint activities to DNA forensic analysis simulations, children uncover the fun of forensic science.
As children explore the “who” and “how” behind the animal antics, they evaluate their evidence, compare and contrast the curious clues they collect, and apply critical thinking and deductive reasoning skills to solve the mystery and reveal the animal suspect. As they embrace STEAM concepts, campers spark their creativity to design one-of-a-kind costumes to disguise their capybara sidekick at the Masquerade Fur Ball to catch the culprit and celebrate. At the end of the week, the fun will continue as they will take home their new robotic, furry friend.
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From capybaras to fingerprints, Fur-ensics connects fun-filled mystery solving and STEM! We can’t wait to see your camper bring their ideas to life this summer. Find a program near you.