Hatton CLC - Camp Invention: Showcase
Curriculum can vary per site
Location: 1933 Baker Ave, Akron, OH 44312
2026 Program Dates: 6/29/2026 - 7/2/2026
2026 Program Times: 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Camper Price: $0*
Please Note: This program is FREE! Thanks to a generous donation from The Burton D. Morgan Foundation. Scholarships will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. Limited space - register today!
Reach out to Desiree Smith at [email protected] for registration information.
This camp location is for Akron Public School Students Only.
Introducing an All-New Camp Invention Experience!
Ignite your child’s curiosity with an unforgettable summer experience! As children spark their imagination and discover new possibilities, they build confidence in their big ideas and experiment with hands-on STEM. Read more about what your camper will do each day at Camp Invention®.
Gadget Garage™
Campers gear up to invent as they explore the inner workings of gadgets and excavate a useful gearbox. From taking apart a wind-up robot to repurposing its parts for fresh creations, children design their very own Etch-n-Glow Wand™ — a dazzling gadget that lights up and spins!
Ooze and Aahs™
Children uncover ooey-gooey chemistry concepts as they investigate nature’s tiniest organisms. Wading into the wonders of a freshwater pond, campers explore slimy substances, create a device to protect aquatic wildlife and invent a nature-inspired solution to control a new invasive species.
New Heights™
Children take on the ultimate engineering challenge as they design and build towering superstructures inspired by cutting-edge architecture and materials technologies. After they construct, test and modify their sustainable masterpiece, campers deliver a winning elevator pitch to investors.
Stuck!™
Campers step into the role of entrepreneurs as they design an exclusive new product. As they compete in a prototyping challenge, earn Scrappy Bucks and explore every phase of product development, children visit the Sticky Situation Station for a spark of inspiration to keep their ideas flowing.
Curriculum can vary per site