Camp Invention isn't your average summer camp. Rather, children are immersed in a weeklong experience, where the fun of imaginative play leads them through inquiry-based activities in science, technology, engineering, and math, as well as in history and the arts.
This summer, Minden Elementary School is hosting the Camp Invention 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. July 19-23.
The Camp Invention program provides a safe, creative outlet for elementary-aged students to experience extended summer learning taught by local teachers. Each day, children rotate through five integrated modules that employ creative thinking to solve real-world challenges. Working together, they learn 21st century life skills such as problem solving and teamwork through hands-on activities designed to be informative and fun.
"We're getting to the root of innovation by providing motivation to learn, create and excel - particularly in the critical areas of math and science," says Michael J. Oister, president of Invent Now Kids.
Since its inception in 1990, the Camp Invention program has grown to include nearly 1,500 sites in 49 states. In 2009, more than 65,000 children participated nationwide.
For more information or to secure a spot, visit www.campinvention.org or call (800) 968-4332.
