Camp Invention Is Back!

All campers can receive a special discount! Register with code SUM25 for $25 off by 3/27!

Camp Invention® is coming back to Summit View Academy for our 7th year with an all-new program, Illuminate!

In partnership with the National Inventors Hall of Fame®, SVA is excited to offer the nationally acclaimed Camp Invention program to children entering kindergarten through sixth grade. This inspiring, weeklong summer experience provides opportunities for open-ended, hands-on exploration of science, technology, engineering and more!

Taking on a variety of exhilarating activities each day, children have fun collaborating with friends, thinking creatively and inventing their own solutions to real-world challenges. The week begins on June 10, 2024 with Mrs. Krista Miller continuing to serve as Director. The all-new 2024 program will spark the imagination of both new and returning campers with an adventure full of inspiration, innovation and unforgettable discoveries!

During this action-packed, confidence-boosting program, young innovators will:

• Develop their own sports ball and customize a light-up game with a unique brand and logo as they explore athletics, design and innovation
• Discover the science of light through illuminating inventions and fluorescent animals, then build a one-of-a-kind Glow Box using circuitry and ultraviolet light
• Embark on an epic global operation to tackle water challenges around the world, learning the role that water plays with the help of a robotic lab-on-wheels
• Star as a contestant on a prototyping game show, molding and shaping ideas into awesome inventions using everyday items and a DIY toolbox

Early registration discounts are available! Register using SUM25 by 3/27 to save $25 off the $275 registration fee. Availability is limited, so visit invent.org/mylocalcamp or call 800-968-4332 to secure your child’s spot today!

As children create their own light-up game board, they team up to tackle athletics, design, business and invention! Campers examine the features and specialized materials of a variety of sports balls, then create their own to use with their personalized game. They build a brand, create a logo and are recognized for their creativity by being inducted into the Game of Fame!

Creativity radiates as campers uncover the science of light through illuminating inventions and glowing animals. They build persistence as they make a one-of-a-kind Glow Box, experimenting with different forms of light and customizing their designs. Through the power of illumination, their ideas shine!

Campers embark on an epic global operation to help solve water challenges around the world! They learn about the role water plays for people and the planet, then customize a robotic lab-on-wheels to assist in their exploration. They use problem solving to design engineer inventions that will help create a crystal-clear future!

Children star as contestants on a game show where they mold, shape and transform their ideas into amazing inventions! Using a DIY toolbox and everyday materials, as well as inspiration from Our Nation’s Greatest Innovators™, they complete a series of exciting prototyping challenges. While tapping into their imagination, they discover that invention can happen in any place at any time!

7:00 a.m. | Extended Day Sign In

9:00 a.m. | Sign In & Base Camp

9:15 a.m. | Module #1

10:20 a.m. | Snack Time

10:30 a.m. | Module #2

11:40 a.m. | Lunch Break & High-Energy Fun

1:05 p.m. | Module #3

2:10 p.m. | Module #4

3:15 p.m. | Back to Base Camp

3:30 p.m. | Sign Out

4:30 p.m. | Extended Day Sign Out

This year, we are excited to offer an Extended Day experience, providing working families with more flexible scheduling options during the program week. With Extended Day, you can drop off your child at 7:00 a.m. and pick up at 4:30 p.m. for an additional $100. To sign up for this opportunity, please select the Extended Day option during checkout.

This summer, your child, rising grades 7-9 can take the Camp Invention experience to a whole new level with our Leaders-in-Training (LIT) program!

Leaders-in-Training will:

• Gain real-world experience setting and achieving goals

• Become role models — inspiring students in grades K-6 to explore STEM activities

• Develop leadership skills in a fun, hands-on environment

• Receive program certification and an official recommendation letter

The cost for the program is $160 | Visit invent.org/LIT to learn more today! Discounts cannot be applied to Leaders-in-Training program registrations

Designed exclusively for high school and college students, the Leadership Intern program reinvents summer volunteering. Leadership Interns work closely with Camp Invention participants to help them explore STEM concepts and become creative thinkers.

In this program, Leadership Interns will:

• Receive formalized, online leadership guidance

• Enhance their communication skills by interacting with program team members and participants

• Gain confidence in their ability to lead groups, work in teams and help others solve problems

• Earn up to 40 volunteer hours for graduation requirements and college, scholarship or job applications

• Obtain a letter of recognition from the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)

For detailed information on the Leadership Intern Program or to register as a Leadership Intern, please visit invent.org/programs/leadership-intern.

Contact Mrs. Krista Miller at (859)359-9600 or krista.miller@kenton.kyschools.us if your student is interested in volunteering at Camp Invention this summer!

Please contact me with your specific questions. We hope to see you this summer!

Email: krista.miller@kenton.kyschools.us
Location: 5006 Madison Pike, Independence, KY, USA
Phone: 859-359-9600