The Ultimate Hands-on Experience Gift – Camp Invention
Register for Camp Invention® before Dec. 31 to save $30 with code HOLIDAY30 and receive a FREE Camp Invention winter hat.*
What is Camp Invention?
Top-rated for over 35 years, Camp Invention is a national STEM summer camp that brings one-of-a-kind, hands-on exploration to children in grades K-6 to spark creativity and boost confidence. Led by qualified local educators across the country, Camp Invention empowers kids to bring their ideas to life as they tinker, create and make awesome memories. This holiday season, give your curious child a summer of fun and learning wrapped into one unforgettable gift.
Fun, Hands-On Learning
Camp helps kids develop a love of learning through a series of hands-on STEM experiences that cater to a wide variety of interests that keeps them engaged.
Build Friendships and Confidence
The program engages kids in screen-free fun that encourages them to work together to solve challenges, helping them make friends and overcome shyness.
Invent, Create and Explore
Kids are encouraged to use their imaginations and creativity to find their own solutions to real-world challenges, building one-of-a-kind inventions they’ll bring home with them. Along the way, they may even discover new interests and hobbies.
Expert Teachers and Mentors
You can have peace of mind while your child explores and learns in a safe and secure environment. Qualified local educators lead and supervise the programs, serving as positive role models that inspire kids to reach their full potential.
Every Day, Camp is Packed With Fun
Morning Experiences
Led by qualified local educators, campers kick off each day with high-energy morning games that encourage creativity and teamwork. Next, they tackle two all-new experiences to stretch their imagination and explore hands-on STEM challenges.
Games & Lunch
Campers refuel with packed lunches and head outside – or to the gym – to enjoy action-packed games with friends.
Afternoon Experiences
Campers keep the learning going in two confidence-boosting afternoon activities where they explore innovation and world-changing inventors. As their fun-filled day wraps up, children keep the inspired ideas coming as they wind down with problem-solving games before pickup.
Holiday Checklist? Complete In Minutes
Give your child a gift they’ll remember long after summer — a week of hands-on STEM fun. Registration is quick and easy, and you'll save $30 when you sign up by Dec. 31 with code HOLIDAY30.
Print this Camp Invention Holiday Certificate and wrap it up with your hat to represent the awesome summer camp experience your child can look forward to!
- Pricing starts at $285. That’s just $9/hour for an unforgettable summer experience.
- Register before Dec. 31 to receive a free, exclusive Camp Invention winter hat. Order by Dec. 14 to receive your hat by Dec. 25.
- Convenient payment plans are available at checkout.
- Before and After Care is available at participating locations.
Our Parents Say It Best
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“[My daughter] absolutely loves going to Camp Invention. She asked all year round, ‘When is it time for Camp Invention?’ The only complaint she has is it is not long enough; one week isn’t enough for her. She wishes it would never end.”
Tammy M.Dickinson, ND
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“My grandchild gained knowledge, confidence, creative solutions, friends, a sense of cooperative learning, an openness to other’s ideas, a venue to share her imagination and creativity, and an opportunity each day to so much fun while learning!”
Alexa N.Anderson, SC
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“Each afternoon, our son came home pumped about his day of camp. Love how it had his gears turning. We'll definitely recommend this camp to all of our friends!”
Danielle G.Bellingham, WA
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“My kiddo loves Camp Invention! He is extremely smart and creative but struggles in school due to his disability. He just finished his second summer at Camp Invention and had an amazing time without one issue.”
Leslie S.Cresson, TX
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“[My daughter] went to visit Purdue University today to see the polytechnic school. I shed some tears today thinking about her experiences at Camp Invention. You all introduced her to another world she may have never even visited.”
Alana D.Dyer, IN
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“The staff was so welcoming and inclusive, and my son made so many friends at camp. He loved the whole experience and was so proud to bring home and show off everything he made. I would highly recommend this program to everyone.”
Kayla E.Manorville, NY
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“Camp Invention had a huge impact on both my children who attended! They came home with very detailed explanations of ‘symbiosis’ and how they built things. It was amazing! It was a wonderful experience from beginning to end.”
Heather P.Harrison, AR
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“We have two kids in camp (9 and 7), and they talk about what they did in camp nonstop when they get home and build things together. They are always showing each other things that can be ‘repurposed’ for something else and building gadgets together.”
Dan O.Lowell, IN
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“Long ago, I participated in Camp Invention. It taught me crucial social skills, but more importantly, it gave me critical thinking skills that I’d have struggled to gain otherwise. Please keep providing amazing experiences for kids, it changes lives!”
Jaden S.Brainerd, MN
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“We have two kids in camp (9 and 7), and they talk about what they did in camp nonstop when they get home and build things together. They are always showing each other things that can be ‘repurposed’ for something else and building gadgets together.”
Dan O.Lowell, IN
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“My son is quite the engineer and inventor. When a neighbor raved about this camp, my husband and I immediately signed him up. We appreciate how kind, thoughtful, fun and safe the teachers all kept the entire camp.”
Sonya I.Indianapolis, IN
Camp Invention FAQs
Our fun, hands-on learning experiences at Camp Invention are designed to help children gain confidence, strengthen key skills, reduce summer learning loss, improve academic achievement, discover inspiring role models and much more! Continue reading to learn more about some of the benefits your child will gain when they attend this one-of-a-kind program.
Collaboration is a key component of the invention process, and children will have opportunities throughout each day to share ideas and make new friends! Groups are assigned by grade level, and children will work with peers to build imaginative inventions and lasting friendships.
It's common for a child to be nervous or hesitant at first — that’s OK! Our experiences are designed to be immersive and engaging, getting even our most shy campers excited to share ideas and make new friends. By the end of the week, they won’t want it to be over!
Some of the program experiences can involve outdoor fun; however, this depends upon the host site property and current weather conditions. At no time will children leave the program location.
Camp Invention strives to create program experiences where we believe every child can invent. Our program combines teamwork with the need to work independently at times. Participants should have the basic skills to be self-sufficient, adhere to the Program Code of Conduct and be willing to participate in the imaginative, creative process with peers. We produce a high-energy experience that at times can be noisy and highly stimulating. Attendees will rotate rooms and Instructors throughout the day for each activity, which can vary from a typical single classroom/teacher setting. Please keep in mind that locations hosting summer/after-hours programs do not have the same personnel/tools available as they might during a typical school day. Nurses, special education assistants, aides, etc., are not on site during Camp Invention programs.
Please review the Eligibility Criteria, as stated in the Terms and Conditions, for the minimum requirements that all participants must be able to meet, with or without reasonable accommodations, to participate in a National Inventors Hall of Fame program.
If you would like to speak with someone to determine if Camp Invention is a good fit for your child or to discuss reasonable accommodations, please contact us at 800-968-4332 a minimum of 12 weeks prior to the start date of the program.
Try a new program location near you, it just might become your new favorite!
You can also call our Customer Relations Team at 800-968-4332 to discuss available program locations over the phone, or sign up to be notified when a program becomes available near you. We’re always adding new program locations.
We would love to hear from you! Please contact us at [email protected] or call our Customer Relations Team at 800-968-4332 and we will be happy to help. Please note, if you have unsubscribed from our email list, you will not receive camp announcements for your area, discount code notifications or the necessary details on what you will need to bring on the first day of in-person programs.
Make Their Summer Unforgettable
*Register by Dec. 14 to receive your exclusive hat by Dec. 25