Eden Prairie Community Education

Camp Invention is designed to ignite wonder, encourage confidence and build essential STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) skills through collaborative, creative problem solving. As campers join their friends in so much hands-on fun and excitement, they will be blown away by their discoveries and STEM successes! In this year's all-new program, WONDER, campers take on the role of event planners as they prepare for a grand invention celebration, become innovative entrepreneurs as they design their own mini pop-up business, explore biomimicry, genetics and adaptive creativity as they transform a one-of-a kind animatronic robot, and take an exciting ride through physics, design engineering and art while they building their own skate parks! Learn more at: https://campinvention.org/.

Leaders-in-Training (LITs) are at the center of fun challenges and creative STEM learning at Camp Invention! When you register your middle schooler to be an LIT, you’ll give them the chance to serve as a mentor and role model. While campers take on activities created by education experts and National Inventors Hall of Fame® Inductees, LITs assist the classroom instructors and provide guidance and encouragement, inspiring children to do their very best. With this one-of-a-kind experience, students in grades 7 - 9 will not only have fun this summer, but they’ll also gain valuable skills for the future. Registration includes leadership training and opportunities to guide young campers through hands-on STEM challenges, along with an exclusive packet of materials including a hands-on STEM activity for LITs to complete at home. Learn more at: https://www.invent.org/programs/leaders-in-training