Campers are empowered to drive their own projects, utilizing the museum's invention process and makerspace with guidance from experienced educators, culminating in a "Big Show" to celebrate their unique creations.
Camp Innovation at The Bakken Museum offers middle school campers a dynamic environment to design, build, and showcase their own inventions. Through hands-on activities, students practice creative thinking, problem-solving, and responsible use of tools and technology. The camp emphasizes an invention process: Think It, Make It, Improve It, Show It. Campers engage in group challenges, learn about electricity and circuits, receive safety training for makerspace tools, and participate in activities that inspire creativity, including daily take-home science-based magic tricks. Each session culminates in a "Big Show" where campers share their creations and celebrate their achievements. The program aims to foster a growth mindset, encouraging students to embrace wonder, learn from failure, and develop a passion for discovery and collaboration.
A typical day involves hands-on activities, group problem-solving challenges, learning about electricity and circuits, safety training with makerspace tools, creative inspiration activities, and putting together daily take-home science-based magic tricks. Campers also spend time outdoors during breaks.
This camp is best for middle school students (grades 4-9) who are curious, enjoy hands-on projects, and are interested in exploring science, technology, engineering, and math through invention and creative problem-solving.
3537 Zenith Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55416
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