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    Camp Invention inspires passion for learning

    By Alethea Lynch
    Last Updated On 2/5/2010 6:25:11 AM
     
     

    Camp Invention is coming to the Spring-Ford School District this summer. Children entering first through sixth grades are invited to attend the program, to be held at Brooke Elementary School, 339 N. Lewis Road, Royersford, June 28 to July 1.

     

    This year’s program is Innovate, featuring five modules led by qualified local educators and full of hands-on activities. Children will participate in all modules each day.

     

    In Power’d, children build a motorized creature in a secret lab. They will learn about alternative sources of energy while helping a mysterious scientist harness the power of nature.

     

    In Hatched, the Hatched online virtual world is disappearing. Children will help rebuild the Hatched world and become an entrepreneur in the avatar marketplace.

     

    SMArt: Science, Math & Art will explore what soap bubbles, honeycombs and lightning bolts all have in common. Children will discover the fun side of math with tessellations and fractals in the Pattern Kingdom.

     

    I Can Invent III allows children to take apart a broken machine and see what’s inside. Younger children will create fantasy inventions, while older groups will work on a team Rube Goldberg challenge that creates a “mini-explosion.”

     

    In Global Games, children will explore cultures from around the world by discovering the link between ancient games and those we play today. Then they will add their own twist and play.

     

    Space is limited. Registration is $210 per child, with a $25 discount if registered by March 31.

     

    For information or registration call 800-968-4332 or visit www.campinvention.org.

     
     
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    About The Author: Alethea, a resident of Spring City since 1989, worked for a local newspaper for 15 years and is well acquainted with the field of community journalism. She is a member and past-president of the Spring-Ford Rotary Club. Alethea also served on the board of directors of the Spring-Ford Chamber of Commerce from the time of the formation of the chamber in June 1990 until she left the workforce in May 2002 to be an at-home mom. Alethea is very active in her church and enjoys working with children.  You can contact this author by email at springfordonline@yahoo.com.
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