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Educational Programs and Professional Conferences
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Camp Invention®
A hands-on science and creativity day camp that lets you learn while
having fun!
The Camp Invention program is a non-profit science enrichment experience that
develops creative thinking, teamwork, and problem-solving skills through
hands-on exploration and FUN!
NEW! The
DISCOVER
program!
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Each day, students will participate in
five innovative modules presented by local teachers, while experimenting with
physics,
engineering, environmental science, and creative problem-solving. The
DISCOVER curriculum features:
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I Can Invent™ (with a new Rube Goldberg challenge for the
oldest group)
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Comic Book Science: The Science of
Superheroes™
(kids experiment with the science of superhero powers and create
their own superhero comic books)
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Land Sled X-treme™
(campers compete in daily group challenges to earn parts to build a
"land sled" - at the end of the week, they have to get their land
sled through an obstacle course)
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Viking Treasure Trek™
(campers follow the trail of Leif Erikkson in an Indiana Jones-type
adventure to find his treasure)
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August 10-14, 2009
Monday - Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
For students entering
grades 2-6
Registration fee: $205*
includes daily snacks and a camp T-shirt.
Register at
www.campinvention.org
or
1-800-968-4332.
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*Pricing
Discounts/Changes:
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Any alumni camper who registers before Jan. 28 with a new friend who has not
attended Camp Invention before will receive $40 off the registration price,
and the friend will receive $30 off.
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Any alumni camper who registers before Jan. 28 without a friend will receive
$30 off the registration price.
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Prices are subject to change per Camp Invention®.
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In collaboration with
the
National Inventors Hall of Fame®
Foundation, Inc. and the United
States Patent and Trademark
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Volunteer to be a Junior Counselor at Camp Invention |
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Please contact Educational Programs at (605) 394-2693 or
eppc@sdsmt.edu for more information.
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