CREATE !
We ’ re building the future one thinker at a time
Imaginations get their rocket fuel at Camp Invention ! You ’ ll be presented with fun , hands-on challenges that encourage creative problem solving , teamwork , entrepreneurship and innovation . Inspired by the National Inventors Hall of Fame , this summers all new curriculum includes :
• Creating your own personal Spy Gadget Alarm Box by taking apart and upcycling everyday machines .
• Launching water rockets , building Bubble Blasters and engineering giant castles .
• Exploring a distant exoplanet and designing inventions .
• Designing duct tape products and pitching them to mock investors .
August 7-11 , Monday-Friday Coon Rapids Middle School 9 a . m . -3:30 p . m . For students entering grades one-six . Fee : $ 235 ( Register by March 20 and save $ 25 ) Use promo code Discover25 .
To register call 1-800-968-4332 or visit www . campinvention . org .
MOVIE MAKING
Pick your favorite characters to star in your very own mini-movie . Action figures , props and backdrops will be available for filming in class . Handle all details including using a digital movie camera , filming scenes , animation , editing and adding special effects . Instructors will take you through the steps using Frames Software . Projects will be emailed , or bring a USB drive . Presented by Computer Explorers .
Star Wars Jedi Date / Day |
Location |
Age |
Wks |
Time |
Number |
Fee |
July 31 M-Th |
OVMS |
8-13 |
1 |
9 am-Noon |
CS154-3M11-SU |
$ 135 ($ 69 ) |
Pokemon Date / Day |
Location |
Age |
Wks |
Time |
Number |
Fee |
July 31 M-Th |
OVMS |
6-10 |
1 |
1-4 pm |
CS154-3M12-SU |
$ 135 ($ 69 ) |
STAR WARS CAMP
Are you ready for an out-of-this-world adventure ? Take on a galaxy full of movieinspired challenges , including building your own spaceship , designing tribal droids and launching rockets . May the force be with you ! Presented by Challenge Island .
Date / Day |
Location |
Age |
Wks |
Time |
Number |
Fee |
July 17 M-Th |
OVMS |
6-10 |
1 |
1-4 pm |
CS154-3M8-SU |
$ 95 ($ 49 ) |
SUPER HERO CAMP
Wham ! Pow ! Kaboom ! Calling all super kids - channel your powers into a universe of challenges from building bat caves to spinning spider webs to catapulting over tall buildings in a single bound . This super STEM camp will sell out in a flash , so reserve your spot today ! Presented by Challenge Island .
Date / Day |
Location |
Age |
Wks |
Time |
Number |
Fee |
June 26 M-Th |
OVMS |
6-10 |
1 |
9 am-Noon |
CS154-3M9-SU |
$ 95 ($ 49 ) |
WONDERFUL WORLD OF WIZARDRY
Calling all muggles ! Our movie-inspired STEM challenges include designing a magic wand , building Hogwart ’ s castle , creating magic snitches , and mixing up potions . Sign up before you can say , “ Wingardium Leviosa !” Presented by Challenge Island .
Date / Day |
Location |
Age |
Wks |
Time |
Number |
Fee |
July 24 M-Th |
OVMS |
6-10 |
1 |
1-4 pm |
CS154-3M10-SU |
$ 95 ($ 49 ) |
WOODWORKING |
Build a picture frame , race car , catapult and trophy display base . Learn to measure , |
cut , sand and paint as well as basic tool use . Safety is our first priority . No power tools |
will be used . Presented by Youth Enrichment League . |
Date / Day |
Location |
Age |
Wks |
Time |
Number |
Fee |
June 19 M-Th |
OVMS |
9-12 |
1 |
9 am-Noon |
CS154-3A18-SU |
$ 159 ($ 79 ) |
WRECK IT WEEK
Smash ! Crash ! Boom ! Put on your hard hats and compete against other wrecking companies in engineering-related challenges ; build a wooden bridge and construct safety mechanisms . Eggs and latex gloves used . Presented by Engineering for Kids Minneapolis .
Date / Day Location Age Wks Time Number Fee July 17 M-Th OVMS 8-11 1 1-4 pm CS154-3M35-SU $ 139 ($ 69 )
8 Register at www . discovercommunityed . com