Innovation Station: Build, Create & Explore (Ages 8-10)

Session Dates (5):
Monday - Friday
August 24th - 28th

Time: 9:30 AM - 3:00 PM

Description: Campers step into a creative workshop where imagination turns into invention. This hands-on camp is all about exploring tools, testing ideas, and learning how designers, engineers, and inventors bring concepts to life.

Campers will:

• Design and 3D print their own creations

• Use the laser cutter to make custom parts and projects

• Explore coding and robotics challenges

• Build in the woodshop using real tools (with guidance and safety first!)

• Practice engineering design and rapid prototyping

• Create custom stickers and graphics to brand their inventions

• Test, improve, and redesign their builds

Through guided challenges and open-ended projects, campers move from idea → sketch → prototype → test → improve. They’ll learn how to think like problem-solvers, collaborate like engineers, and experiment like inventors.

This is a camp for curious minds who want to try everything — from digital fabrication to hands-on building. Every day brings new tools, new skills, and new possibilities.

Big ideas. Real tools. Endless innovation.

Age: 8-10

Cost: $275 (includes materials)

Scholarship Information: Gizmo reserves half of all camp spots for scholarship recipients. Scholarships are based on financial need and awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. Gizmo uses a sliding scale system for scholarships: you decide what your family can reasonably contribute toward your child's camp experience, and Gizmo covers the difference. Families may apply for one scholarship per child, per summer, for the camp(s) of their choosing. To apply for a scholarship, please complete the Summer 2026 Scholarship Application form, which is accessible by clicking here. Upon approval of your application, you will be provided with instructions on how to register your child for camp. Please do not attempt to register prior to receiving a confirmation from Gizmo.

Cancellation Policy: If your child is no longer able to attend camp, you may cancel your registration up to 10 days prior to the start of camp for a 90% refund. (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.

Camp Policies & Procedures: Prior to completing camp registration, families should be familiar with the policies 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 participating in camp activities. You can access the youth waiver here. 

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