About
Camp Invention offers Camp Invention: Gear-Up for children entering grades K-6. It also offers Leaders-in-Training for 7th-9th graders. The program includes hands-on STEM experiences, and curriculum can vary by site.
Programs
- Camp Invention: Gear-Up — K-6 · Summer · $290 per week · For children entering grades K-6. Curriculum can vary per site.
- Leaders-in-Training — 7-9 · Summer · $190 per week · For 7th-9th graders. Leaders-in-Training spots are limited; availability may be limited.
At a glance
- Ages: 5–12 years old
- Price range: $190–$290 per week
- General schedule: Summer; dates and hours vary by location
About the provider
Camp Invention has brought hands-on STEM experiences to kids for over 35 years. The National Inventors Hall of Fame has impacted more than 4 million children, students, educators, and innovators across the nation since it was founded in 1973. The program says its education programs combine hands-on fun and creativity with science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) concepts.
Camp Invention is a summer day camp for children entering grades K-6. Leaders-in-Training is for 7th-9th graders. Payment plans are available at checkout up to 12 weeks before the camp start date. Lunch is not provided for Leaders-in-Training.
What families say
“My kiddos love every single second of this camp – they come home all smiles and telling me about everything that they do (which is not the norm during the school year LOL).” — Shannon M., Allen, TX
“[My daughter] went to visit Purdue University today to see the polytechnic school. I shed some tears today thinking about her experiences at Camp Invention. You all introduced her to another world she may have never even visited.” — Alana D., Dyer, IN
“Camp Invention had a huge impact on both my children who attended! They came home with very detailed explanations of ‘symbiosis’ and how they built things. It was amazing! It was a wonderful experience from beginning to end.” — Heather P., Harrison, AR
Last updated September 24, 2026.
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