Camp Invention promotes STEM learning, resourcefulness

Special to the Coshocton Tribune
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COSHOCTON — Up to 200 students in Coshocton County will have the opportunity this summer to attend Camp Invention programs through the commitment of the area’s many community leaders.

Laura Skjold shows youth a flamingo that grew in water during an experiment as part of Camp Invention at Coshocton Elementary School. The program expanded to all three school districts in Coshocton County last year and served about 225 youth.
Laura Skjold shows youth a flamingo that grew in water during an experiment as part of Camp Invention at Coshocton Elementary School. The program expanded to all three school districts in Coshocton County last year and served about 225 youth.

Camps will be held via local financial support at Ridgewood Middle School the week of June 12, Warsaw Elementary School the week of June 19 and Coshocton Elementary School the week of June 26.

While the local programs are open to all children, any youth living in Coshocton County or attending a Coshocton County school can register for $40.

Camp Invention, the nation’s premier summer enrichment program for children entering kindergarten through sixth grade, is a program of the National Inventors Hall of Fame in partnership with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. Using hands-on activities, the camps promote STEM learning and build confidence, leadership, perseverance, resourcefulness and problem-solving skills in a fun and engaging environment.

Supporting the camps locally are the Coshocton Foundation, which includes the Blessings Fund, Edwin F. Mulligan Endowed Fund, Simpson Family Donor Advised Fund, Pierce Family Fund and the Ralph D. and Judy P. Wisenburg Fund. Also providing support are local organizations including Coshocton Kiwanis Club, Coshocton Rotary Club, McWane Ductile and The Montgomery Foundation.

“It’s remarkable how Coshocton County pulls together, year after year, to encourage and support our students in learning and experiencing critical STEM disciplines,” said Bob Pell, executive director of the Coshocton Foundation. “The best part of the Camp Invention experience is to visit our local sites and see what our young innovators come up with this year.”

To register for a local Camp Invention, visit invent.org/camp. It is the only nationally recognized summer program focused on creativity, innovation, real world problem solving and the spirit of invention. Since 1990, its education programs have served more than 2.2 million children and 229,000 teachers and leadership interns.

Information submitted by National Inventors Hall of Fame.

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