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Camp Invention, a Nationally Acclaimed Summer Enrichment Program, Kicks Off the Summer by Inspiring Young Minds
Alexandria, VA (Grassroots Newswire) May 1, 2014 -- Camp Invention, the nation’s premier summer enrichment day camp program that is supported by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and the National Inventors Hall of Fame (NIHF), is coming to Fort Hunt Elementary School the week of August 4 - 8, 2014. The weeklong day camp experience for students entering grades one through six encourages inventive young minds through hands-on problem solving, using science, technology, engineering, and mathematics in a fun and creative atmosphere.
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"We are thrilled to be offering Camp Invention to more children this year interested in these focus areas", said Barbara Myer -- Camp Invention Director at Allen ISD and District Advanced Academics/Gifted and Talented Coordinator. "Selecting a camp is an important decision for parents and our goal is to provide children with a curriculum that allows them to fully express their inventive young minds by exploring different types of technology, through real-world problem solving challenges, building things and taking them apart, while still having fun and developing new skills. Every year I am impressed by not only the level of thinking and time that goes into the curriculum, but also by the level of fun and excitement that I see on my students’ faces."
Camp Invention was founded by Inductees of the National Inventors Hall of Fame. Programming is inspired by some of the world’s most well known inventors and is developed through partnerships with the USPTO and the Collegiate Inventors Competition. Camp Invention’s new curriculum for 2014 called "Morphed!" immerses students in hands-on activities, such as building original prototypes, creating a personalized motor-powered vehicle, and disassembling electronics to build an insect-themed pinball machine. Local programs are facilitated and taught by educators who reside and teach in those communities.
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"Camp Invention is proud to inspire and challenge our next generation of innovators through this nationally acclaimed educational program," said Michael Oister, CEO of Invent Now, the organization responsible for organizing more than 1,200 Camp Invention day camps throughout the U.S. serving 80,000 students every year. "During the past 20 years, we have helped to ignite a passion for creativity and invention in more than 900,000 children while leaving them with great camp memories and lifelong friendships."
For additional information, or to find the nearest location for registration, visit www.campinvention.org.
About Camp Invention
Camp Invention is the only nationally recognized summer program focused on creativity, innovation, real-world problem solving and the spirit of invention. Through hands-on programming, Camp Invention encourages children in grades one through six to explore science, technology, engineering and mathematics curriculum inspired by some the world’s great inventors. Camp Invention, the National Inventors Hall of Fame and the Collegiate Inventors Competition serve as the authority on inspiring invention and comprise Invent Now. This nationwide organization is committed to the curious minds and innovative spirits of the past, present and future. Through these three entities, over 250,000 children, teachers, parents, college students and independent inventors are encouraged to explore science and technology programs every year. Regional program sponsors include Northrop Grumman Foundation, Micron Technology Foundation, Inc.