The camp offers an all-new 2026 "Spark" program with hands-on STEM experiences inspired by real-world inventors, designed to spark creativity and boost confidence.
This engaging week-long STEM summer camp, hosted by the Libertyville School District, offers an immersive experience for students entering grades K-6. The all-new 2026 "Spark" program from Camp Invention ignites creativity and builds confidence through hands-on challenges inspired by real-world inventors. Campers transform into forensic scientists, investigating mysteries with robotic capybaras, collecting clues, and examining evidence. They delve into engineering by building DIY rockets and launching missions to transform new planets, designing inventions for intense conditions. Entrepreneurial skills are fostered as students experiment with hands-on physics and design eye-catching billboard boats that float. The program also includes constructing wearable cryptography devices and learning to protect innovative ideas. Through collaboration and open-ended exploration, children develop persistence, adaptability, and creative problem-solving skills, fostering a lifelong love for learning and innovation.
A typical day involves hands-on STEM challenges where campers collaborate to solve problems, build inventions like robotic capybaras and DIY rockets, and engage in creative exploration inspired by real-world inventors.
This camp is ideal for curious kids entering grades K-6 who enjoy hands-on STEM adventures and want to develop creativity, confidence, and problem-solving skills.
Various locations in Libertyville
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