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Solve an Animal Mystery With Fur-ensics
Program Highlights Behind the NIHF Scenes

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!  

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!

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