Minnetonka Community Education

Unleash your inner inventor in this exciting STEAM adventure! Dive into hands-on engineering, wild experiments and creative challenges that spark curiosity, fuel discovery and make learning seriously fun. In each session, we'll work on a diverse range of activities and challenges from different STEM disciplines, such as Aeronautics, Space, Marine, Eco and more. These engaging projects are designed to encourage critical thinking and teamwork, making it a fun learning experience for young STEAMers and inventors. Plus, you won't have to worry about repeated projects – every session offers something new and exciting!

Design and construct impressive solar-powered robots, cranes and bridges while exploring the wonders of solar energy. Solve problems and push your imagination to new heights!

Dive into Camp Invention for a week of discovery! Collaborate, innovate, and tackle real-world challenges while exploring science, technology, and engineering through rotating modules that build creativity and essential 21st-century skills. Where BIG IDEAS become the next BIG THING. In partnership with the National Inventors Hall of Fame, Minnetonka Community Education is pleased to offer the nationally-acclaimed Camp Invention program to children entering grades one through six. Here is how young innovators will be spending their time: SPARK: June 22-June 26, Minnetonka Middle School West, $325 per student Explore a variety of real-world concepts: in Fur-ensics, become detectives investigating critter crimes using forensic science and robotics; in Make Waves, dive into entrepreneurship and ocean science by conducting buoyancy experiments and designing floating billboard boats; in Space Morphers, embark on a planetary mission to terraform a new world while building rockets and studying Earth systems; and in The Infringers, create inventions to solve community challenges, learn about intellectual property, and design wearable tech using cryptography. ELEVATE: August 10-August 14, Minnetonka Middle School West, $325 per student Imaginations soar as you learn about flight with the help of your very own flight simulation robot. Discover ways to protect Earth’s ecosystems, sketch and build prototypes while protecting their intellectual property and design the ultimate sports complex with inspiration from the real-world inventors behind their favorite sports! In both programs participants will tackle challenges from famous inventors and take apart broken or unused appliances using real tools to develop something new. Students will be broken up into groups based on grade level. Local educators will facilitate program modules and enthusiastic high school students will serve as Leadership Interns ensuring that one staff member is in place for every eight children. Every registration includes a complimentary Camp Invention t-shirt. Availability is limited, so reserve your child’s spot today! Become a Leader-in-Training! 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 take on the role of a Camp Invention counselor. While campers take on activities created by education experts and National Inventors Hall of Fame® Inductees, LITs 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. Cancellation Policy There is a $10 cancellation fee up until 2 weeks prior to the start date of camp. After that, there will be no refunds. **Last day to cancel out of SPACE MORPHERS (minus $10 cancellation fee): Monday, June 8th **Last day to cancel out of MAKE WAVES (minus $10 cancellation fee): Monday, July 27th Please Note: Minnetonka Camp Invention is not accepting coupons or discount codes. Scroll to bottom of page for registration.