Session Dates (5):
\n Monday - Frid
ay
\n July 6th - 10th
Tim e: 9:30 AM - 3:00 PM
\n \nDescr
iption: Did you know an elephant’s trunk helpe
d inspire drones that can gently pick apples? Or t
hat burrs on a plant led to the invention of Velcr
o? At this high-energy camp\, we’ll uncover how na
ture is one of the greatest engineers of all time—
and how you can use those ideas to design solution
s of your own.
\n
\n Through hands-on c
hallenges and creative design thinking\, you’ll ex
plore how animals\, plants\, and ecosystems solve
problems to survive—and even thrive. Then it’s you
r turn! Identify real-world challenges in your com
munity (or beyond) and prototype your own innovati
ve solutions inspired by the natural world.
\
n
\n Campers will experiment with 3D printer
s\, programming\, electronics\, and other Gizmo to
ols to bring their ideas to life. Along the way\,
you’ll earn Engineering & Design Thinking badges\,
plus skill badges for the tools and technologies
you master.
\n
\n Get ready to observe\
, imagine\, prototype\, and build—because when you
think like nature\, incredible ideas take root.\n \n
Age: 11+
\n \nCost: $275 (includes materials)
\n \nScholar ship Information: Gizmo reserves half of all c amp spots for scholarship recipients. Scholarships are based on financial need and awarded on a firs t-come\, first-served basis. Gizmo uses a sliding scale system for scholarships: you decide what you r family can reasonably contribute toward your chi ld's camp experience\, and Gizmo covers the differ ence. Families may apply for one scholarship p er child\, per summer\, for the camp (s) of their choosing. To apply for a scholarship\ , please complete the Summer 2026 Scholarship Appl ication form\, which is accessible by clicking here. Upon approval of your applicat ion\, you will be provided with instructions on ho w to register your child for camp. Please do not a ttempt to register prior to receiving a confirmati on from Gizmo.
\n \nCancellation Policy: If your child is no longer able to attend cam p\, you may cancel your registration up to 10 d ays prior to the start of camp for a 90% refun d. (Gizmo retains 10% to cover our administrative/ transaction costs.) Refunds will generally not be issued for cancellations within 10 days of camp\, nor missed camp days.
\n \nCamp Policies & Procedures: Prior to completing camp regist ration\, families should be familiar with the poli cies outlined in the Youth Programs: Information for Families and the Gizmo Student Code of Conduct. . In addition\, each camper is required to have a waiver signed by a parent/guardian prior to partic ipating in camp activities. You can access the yo uth waiver here.
\n \n DESCRIPTION:\n \n \n \n Session Dates (5):\n \n Monday - Frida y\n \n July 6th - 10th\n \n \n \n Time: 9:30 AM - 3:00 PM\n \n \n \n Description: Did you know an el ephant’s trunk helped inspire drones that can gent ly pick apples? Or that burrs on a plant led to th e invention of Velcro? At this high-energy camp\, we’ll uncover how nature is one of the greatest en gineers of all time—and how you can use those idea s to design solutions of your own.\n \n \n \n Thro ugh hands-on challenges and creative design thinki ng\, you’ll explore how animals\, plants\, and eco systems solve problems to survive—and even thrive. Then it’s your turn! Identify real-world challeng es in your community (or beyond) and prototype you r own innovative solutions inspired by the natural world.\n \n \n \n Campers will experiment with 3D printers\, programming\, electronics\, and other Gizmo tools to bring their ideas to life. Along th e way\, you’ll earn Engineering & Design Thinking badges\, plus skill badges for the tools and techn ologies you master.\n \n \n \n Get ready to observ e\, imagine\, prototype\, and build—because when y ou think like nature\, incredible ideas take root. \n \n \n \n Age: 11+\n \n \n \n Cost: $275 (includ es materials)\n \n \n \n Scholarship Information: Gizmo reserves half of all camp spots for scholars hip recipients. Scholarships are based on financia l need and awarded on a first-come\, first-served basis. Gizmo uses a sliding scale system for schol arships: you decide what your family can reasonabl y contribute toward your child's camp experience\, and Gizmo covers the difference. Families may app ly for one scholarship per child\, per summer\, fo r the camp(s) of their choosing. To apply for a sc holarship\, please complete the Summer 2026 Schola rship Application form\, which is accessible by cl icking here. (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F AIpQLSc13kiXuVMyB-Ytf_eXTXiJylhD77rzVD2ruSda-Ym5Bf ztwQ/viewform?usp=dialog) Upon approval of your ap plication\, you will be provided with instructions on how to register your child for camp. Please do not attempt to register prior to receiving a conf irmation from Gizmo.\n \n \n \n Cancellation Polic y: If your child is no longer able to attend camp\ , you may cancel your registration up to 10 days p rior to the start of camp for a 90% refund. (Gizmo retains 10% to cover our administrative/transacti on costs.) Refunds will generally not be issued fo r cancellations within 10 days of camp\, nor misse d camp days.\n \n \n \n Camp Policies & Procedures : Prior to completing camp registration\, families should be familiar with the policies outlined in the Youth Programs: Information for Families (http s://www.gizmo-cda.org/youth-programs-information-f or-families.html) and the Gizmo Student Code of Co nduct (https://gizmo-cda.org/student-code-of-condu ct.html).. In addition\, each camper is required t o have a waiver signed by a parent/guardian prior to participating in camp activities. You can acces s the youth waiver here. (https://form.jotform.com /222970125301142) \n \n \n \n Click here for a lis t of all upcoming events at Gizmo.\n \n CATEGORIES:Camp CALSCALE:GREGORIAN DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260706T093000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260706T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260710T150000 LOCATION:283 Hubbard Ave\n Suite #102\n Coeur d'Alene\, ID 83835\n United States\n URL:https://gizmocda.civicrm.org/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=766 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR