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May 11, 2016
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Whitney N. Yarber, Communications Specialist

Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµâ€™s Fifth Annual Camp Invention to be Held June 6-10

VALDOSTA – Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ will host its fifth weeklong Camp Invention from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. June 6-10, in West Hall.

Camp Invention is a weeklong summer day program for rising first through sixth graders, which was created in partnership with the National Inventors Hall of Fame, the United States Patent and Trademark Office, and the Collegiate Inventors Competition.

This year’s Camp Invention program is Epic, which features four energetic and fun-filled modules that incorporate Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) through creative hands-on activities.

Each day children will rotate through integrated modules that will provide them with the opportunity to employ creative thinking and team-building skills to generate excitement and encourage a passion for innovation.

General admission is $220. Multi-child discounts are available. Lunch and snacks will not be provided. To register or learn more about Camp Invention, visit  or call (800) 968-4332.

Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ employees will receive a discounted rate of $190. You will need to register online using the staff registration link at and must use your Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ email address. The discount code for Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ employees is HOST.

Contact Dr. Denise Reid, professor in the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science, at (229) 333-5784 or dtreid@valdosta.edu for more information.

On the Web:

http://www.valdosta.edu/colleges/arts-sciences/


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