Camp Invention is a STEAM-focused summer camp for ALL rising CISD 1st-5th graders hosted at CMS and RES. Directed by Rockenbaugh GT specialist Cindy Kennemer, the curriculum is robust, hands-on and designed to spark creativity and build confidence as campers bring their ideas to life. CISD students love this camp!
Introducing an All-New
2026 Camp Invention Experience!
Inspire your young innovator with a one-of-a-kind summer adventure! Exciting, hands-on challenges will spark curiosity and build their confidence as they dive into limitless STEM fun full of opportunities to imagine, experiment and create. Read more about what your camper will do each day at the all-new 2026 Camp Invention® experience:
INNOVATION
Your camper will make a splash in the world of innovation as they ride the exciting waves of entrepreneurship! From brainstorming bright ideas to pitching their own prototypes, they’ll dive into creativity while exploring the wonders of ocean science along the way.
CREATIVITY
Get ready for an out-of-this-world adventure as your young explorer will launch a mission to find and prepare a brand-new planet for human life! They’ll use their creativity to invent clever tools to handle extreme conditions, reshape the terrain and breathe life into their exoplanet, transforming it into the next Earth.
PROBLEM SOLVING
Powered by the superpowers of the I Can Invent® Mindset, your camper will join forces with the Innovation Force® – real-life superhero inventors from the National Inventors Hall of Fame®! Together, they tackle tricky problems from their own backyards to far-off places, dreaming up bold new inventions while outsmarting the sneaky Infringers who are always trying to snatch their genius ideas!
PERSISTENCE
Get ready for some mystery-solving fun! Your young detective will put their investigation skills to the test as they crack a string of silly crimes, with help from a trusty team of robotic capybaras! They’ll follow puzzling footprints, gather tufts of fluffy fur, examine curious splatters and uncover all kinds of wacky clues along the way.
Camp Sign-Up Information
Ready to join the fun? Click here to register your child for Camp Invention. You’ll find deadlines, pricing, and everything you need to secure your spot!
Volunteer Sign-Up
We love our volunteers! Parents and grandparents can join in the fun by helping at camp. Sign up here to be part of the team.
