Campers get to design and build their own unique projects from idea to creation, utilizing real tools and materials in a supportive makerspace environment.
Camp Innovation at The Bakken Museum offers an engaging, hands-on experience where campers design and build their own inventions using real tools and materials. The program focuses on fostering creativity, problem-solving skills, and personal growth through a unique, personal project. Campers explore science, math, technology, and engineering through a variety of activities including games, challenges, and daily take-home science-based magic tricks. They learn about electricity and circuits, participate in hands-on safety training for makerspace tools, and are guided through the Bakken Museum's invention process: Think It, Make It, Improve It, Show It. The camp aims to spark curiosity and a passion for STEM in a fun and supportive environment.
A typical day involves engaging in hands-on activities, learning about electricity and circuits, participating in group problem-solving challenges, and working on a personal invention project with access to tools and materials. Campers also enjoy games and learn daily science-based magic tricks.
This camp is best for students entering grades 4-9 who are curious, creative, and eager to design, build, and explore the world of science, technology, engineering, and math through hands-on projects and challenges.
3537 Zenith Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55418
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