Camp Invention At Home
Join other creative campers from home
Our tested at-home Camp Invention® experience delivers all the creative materials, activities and hands-on fun of our in-person camp straight to your door with your very own Innovator’s Toolkit! Live coaching sessions with a certified educator and fellow campers allow you to tap into the power of teamwork and friendship from home. Each day is a new adventure with plenty of opportunity to get outside (weather permitting)!
You can also choose a completely unplugged experience and use the step-by-step Inventor Logs included in the Innovator’s Toolkit to tackle the fun STEM challenges on your own time.
Here’s what an action-packed day looks like with Camp Invention At Home
Get Excited for Your Program
The Innovator’s Toolkit — packed with everything your camper needs — will be sent straight to your home ahead of the program start date, so you’ll be set for a week of hands-on fun and exploration!
When your package arrives, your camper can check out all their materials and set up their own space for creativity with their Innovator Workshop, complete with a Pegboard, Toolbelt and Maker Mat.
Daily Kickoff (9 A.M.)
Your child will join a certified local educator — their Camp Invention Coach — and fellow campers to start each day of camp with a live online session that includes icebreakers, module instruction and opportunities to collaborate.
If your camper can’t join live, don’t worry — you will have access to videos that go through each activity step by step.
Create and Invent (11 A.M.)
Following a quick break, kids get back together online to make, create and invent with their Coach and fellow campers.
Afternoon Hangout (1 P.M.)
After taking a break for lunch, kids join their Coach and fellow campers to socialize, build friendships and gear up for the rest of the day’s hands-on fun.
Unplug and Get Outdoors
Hands-on STEM exploration continues as kids enjoy screen-free time and get outdoors with high-energy activities.
Collaborate and Share (2 P.M.)
Each afternoon, campers regroup with their Coach online to complete their final challenge and proudly share their projects and inventions.
Check out what families are saying about our at-home camp
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“The amount of materials and instructions given made it easy and fun for my son to create and design. He is the only child at home, so for him to be able to connect online with other kids, collaborate and just talk to people his age was important.”
AmandaParent
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“My favorite part was sharing my invention idea with everyone. Actually, no, it was making the invention. Dancing to the music on the computer was so much fun. Camp Invention is the most fun I've ever had!”
AmelieAge 6
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“Rose has LOVED this! She’s already got everything out for tomorrow and may sleep in her shirt. AGAIN. Thank you for engaging with her! She really needed this!!”
JillParent
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“Honestly, the box sold me. The Innovator’s Toolkit alone is worth the price.”
JoshParent
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“Some kids are auditory, some are visual … I think it is great you have all these options.”
SelmaGrandparent
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“He is so over online school, but he was so excited about this!”
DawnParent
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“He’s been working completely independently.”
DanielleParent
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“My child definitely looked forward to working with more STEM projects. After five months of online school, this was a welcomed change for her. ”
ChristineParent
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“I’m so sad it’s the last day.”
Drew
Age 9
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“Gavin had a wonderful time. I was skeptical as he’s not a fan of virtual learning but this was a completely different experience. I am super impressed with how you were able to keep everyone engaged. He was so happy all week. Thank you soooo much!”
SaraParent
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“There were so many activities to do! It was so nice to finally see people and have friends again. I loved seeing everyone on the screen as a group when we got to talk about our inventions. I was really happy and I could see everyone else was really happy ”
LydiaAge 7
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“My daughters received their kits last week. As we pulled into the driveway, they saw the boxes waiting by the front door. They squealed when they realized it was Camp Invention!”
MaryParent
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“As a parent, I’d like to personally thank you for coming up with this creative solution that both guards the safety of our kids and community and still provides a fun experience.”
KatherineParent
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“It’s important to be with friends, so it was so nice to have that in this new way – it was my favorite part, collaborating with others. ”
LincolnAge 9
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“He loved seeing what other people were working on and having the interaction with the Coach and other students because he has really missed that in school over the last couple months.”
CarrieParent
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“Lucy had a GREAT time with Camp Invention Connect! She has continued to use the supplies and ideas from Camp in her daily activities/playtime. It was also an awesome opportunity to see friends and her teacher while being stuck at home!”
OliviaParent
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“My child was a little shy at first about the Zoom thing but after warming up he loved getting on and seeing the other kids and doing the projects. He looked forward to it every day! It was a fun experience! Thank you Camp Invention! ”
SummerParent
Unbox an Amazing Experience
Opening the Innovator’s Toolkit feels like unwrapping the best gift ever! Your child will find all the creative materials they need for camp, from markers and clay to vehicle parts and solar cells. It’s all packed into color-coded activity bags to make organization easy. Set up the included Innovator Workshop, and your camper will be ready to invent with their very own makerspace.
Camp your way — in person or at home
We know how difficult it is to make plans these days. So we’re offering a Peace of Mind Promise.
Secure your spot for an at-home experience today, and if you decide you want to switch to the in-person experience, you can change your selection up to six weeks before your program starts. It’s that easy.