Saturday, July 25, 2009

Camp Invention 2009

July 13th-17th
Camp Invention

Fourteen years ago, I introduced Camp Invention to Hilliard City Schools as the camp director. The idea behind Camp Invention is to allow children a place to explore, investigate, use creative problem solving and critical thinking through hands on discovery.

I continuued as Camp Director for 5 years until I asked someone else to take over. This year both of my own children attended Camp Invention in Dublin for the first time! I helped out as the Camp Parent- what fun!!! Here are a few pics...
Take Apart and I Can Invent
Planet Zack
Problem Solving on Planet ZAK®
Science fiction has predicted many of today’s science facts. The Problem Solving on Planet ZAK module takes children into the wondrous world of science fiction. It gives them experiences that will enhance their creative and critical-thinking skills in a sci-fi setting. The module is structured around the six-stage Creative Problem Solving (CPS) model that allows children to use a variety of thinking tools such as Attribute Listing, Force-Fitting, and Brainstorming while doing hands-on construction problems.
Imagination Point: Physics
Making Roller Coasters
Imagination Point: Ride Physics™
In the Imagination Point: Ride Physics module, children are introduced to Sir Isaac Newton’s Three Laws of Motion through hands-on activities related to amusement park rides. Children, working as design interns for the world’s newest and largest amusement park, Imagination Point, use their creativity and imaginations to design prototypes of roller coasters and other rides!Imagination Point: Ride Physics™
In the Imagination Point: Ride Physics module, children are introduced to Sir Isaac Newton’s Three Laws of Motion through hands-on activities related to amusement park rides. Children, working as design interns for the world’s newest and largest amusement park, Imagination Point, use their creativity and imaginations to design prototypes of roller coasters and other rides!Base Camp
Lu's BLUE GROUP
Mac's RED GROUP
Preparing their camp shirts for tie dying!



Mac and new friend, DK .


Lunch Time Break!
Team Mascots


Mac and best friend, Brent.
Enjoying the last day.

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