Camp Invention at Novi Civic Center

Spark New Ideas at Camp Invention at Novi Civic Center, Michigan

For over 35 years, the National Inventors Hall of Fame® has brought hands-on STEM experiences to K-6 students across the country through our flagship summer program, Camp Invention®. This weeklong camp sparks creativity and boosts confidence as campers tackle fun STEM challenges inspired by real-world inventors.

This nationally acclaimed program is full of open-ended, hands-on exploration of science, technology, engineering and more! Each year, Camp Invention delivers an all-new program to ignite the spirit of innovation. As campers collaborate to take on fun, hands-on challenges, they uncover their potential to become creators, innovators and entrepreneurs while building persistence and creative problem-solving skills. In our all-new program, Discover, campers explore everything from arcade games to penguin habittats in four versatile experiences.

Penguin Launch™

Campers embark on an eco-expedition in Antarctica and become penguin experts! With help from their team’s small but mighty robotic research assistant, campers develop problem-solving strategies to help protect the environment. Whether they encounter a patch of ice floes, microplastics in the water or stranded penguins in need, campers uncover their unique role in protecting our ecosystem. By exploring the science of physics and air pressure, students have a blast launching their stuffed penguins on an epic, planet-saving mission.

Illusion Workshop™

Guided by National Inventors Hall of Fame Inductee and Disney Imagineer Lanny Smoot, campers discover the mesmerizing world of optical illusions and the science behind special effects. As children explore STEAM careers connected to crafting the next wave of innovative entertainment experiences, they’ll practice illusion techniques, create moving pneumatic props, and even build a Spin-o-scope™ to demonstrate the illusion of motion through physics, electrical engineering and neuroscience.

Claw Arcade™

Campers realize their dream of owning their very own claw machine — by building it! Children unleash the power of creativity as they construct their own functional claw machine, exploring physics concepts in easy-to-reach ways. Finding inspiration from claws in nature, they build, test and adapt their “claw-some” machine before filling it with one-of-a-kind prizes. As children jump into the world of entrepreneurship, they’ll create marketing materials, pitch their ideas and pursue a trademark-worthy logo to hook investors and secure a licensing deal for their awesome new arcade experience!

In Control™

Children stretch their imagination and launch a mission to transform a new planet’s atmosphere, terrain and ecosystem for future habitation. Igniting their creativity, campers build a DIY space rocket and experiment with trajectory. After a high-energy Rover Race to collect important data and samples, they design and build inventions for navigating the intense conditions of their planet. In their space lab, campers make new discoveries and record observations as they hatch an animal egg and grow a dazzling crystal tree.

Register today

Led by qualified local educators, Camp Invention combines hands-on learning and unforgettable fun. Children find a fresh take on STEM each time they join us. We can’t wait to see campers spark new ideas this summer!

Early registration discounts are available! Register using CIFUN25 by 3/31 to save $25 or CIFUN20 by 4/28 to save $20 off the registration fee. Families with multiple campers can share in the savings! Bring on the sibling love and save $60 using SIBNAT30 when you enroll two campers or save $120 or more using code SIBNAT40 when you enroll three or more campers. Spots are limited! Visit invent.org/save/camp or call 800-968-4332 to secure your child’s spot today! Interest-free payment plans are available at check-out to make camp affordable for all families.