Find Innovative Opportunities to Lead at Camp Invention
Your child can be a role model for younger inventors
Our Leaders-in-Training program invites 7th to 9th graders to participate in the Camp Invention® program in a whole new way. They’ll guide children through exciting STEM activities during the week of a local camp program, encouraging creativity and hands-on fun while building their leadership and goal-setting abilities.
Leaders-in-Training play an active role in our high-energy camp.
They’ll find out what it’s like to be an innovative leader.
As a Leader-in-Training, your child will be at the center of fun challenges and creative STEM learning. When you register your child for the Camp Invention® program as a Leader-in-Training, you’ll give them the chance to take on a camp counselor role. While campers take on activities written by education experts and National Inventors Hall of Fame® Inductees, Leaders-in-Training will provide guidance and encouragement, inspiring children to do their very best. With this one-of-a-kind camp leadership experience, your child will not only have fun for the summer, but they’ll gain valuable skills for the future.
Certification
Participants receive program certification and an official recommendation letter.
Mentorship
Leaders-in-Training work with experienced Camp Instructors to become positive mentors and coaches.
Inspiration
Each participant can encourage children to push the limits of their imagination.
Collaboration
Leaders-in-Training will ignite team spirit among peers and young campers.
See a typical day as a Leader-in-Training
Welcome
When campers check in, our Camp Director kicks off a day of fun.
Teamwork
Leaders-in-Training will gather with campers and Leadership Interns at Base Camp.
Morning modules
Each Leader-in-Training will help campers complete two creative challenges and enjoy a healthy snack.
Lunch break
Campers will refuel with a healthy lunch* and enjoy some well-deserved playtime outside or in the gym.
Afternoon modules
The afternoon brings two more challenging modules that will inspire campers’ imaginations.
Base camp
Teams will regroup to focus on problem-solving.
Sign out
Parents will sign out their children at the end of our action-packed day.
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The following sponsors help make our education programs possible:
United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)
Overdeck Family Foundation
Army Education Outreach Program (AEOP)
Nordson
Burton D. Morgan Foundation
United Way of Summit County
Abbvie Foundation
Walton Family Foundation
Duck Tape
Boeing
General Motors Corporation
Community Foundation Lorain County
The Fossum Family Endowment
The Amos E. Joel Young Inventors Endowment
The Al and Helen Free Foundation
National Inventors Hall of Fame Endowment Children's Education Fund
Become a part of something big
Help us make STEM education programs accessible to all children.
*Lunch is not provided.