X

SUNY Canton hosting new kids' camp: Camp Invention

Posted 3/17/11

CANTON – A new idea in day camps, Camp Invention, comes to SUNY Canton in July. Creative children who enjoy inventing and hands-on projects will have a chance to showcase their talents at the camp. …

This item is available in full to subscribers.

Please log in to continue

Log in

SUNY Canton hosting new kids' camp: Camp Invention

Posted

CANTON – A new idea in day camps, Camp Invention, comes to SUNY Canton in July.

Creative children who enjoy inventing and hands-on projects will have a chance to showcase their talents at the camp.

The college hosts the camp July 18 to 22 in the Miller Campus Center, for elementary students entering grades one through six.

The camp includes five days where participants will work in teams and explore, discover and create solutions to problems posed. Children will have a chance to present their findings and inventions to family and friends at the Inventors' Showcase.

Cost of the program is approximately $200 per child.

Ronald Tavernier, assistant professor of biology at SUNY Canton, and Mary Graham, a local parent, are coordinating the program. They are working with local business owners to raise money to help those who may not be able to pay the entire cost of the program.

"Our goal is to get every child in the area who is interested in the program enrolled, regardless of cost," Tavernier said.

Local certified teachers and educators also have the opportunity to engage in the program.

Tavernier and Graham are currently accepting applications for the director of the program and instructors from among local teachers. Young adults and college students looking to get involved can apply for a counselor position. Those interested in any position should apply no later than Friday, April 1.

Camper registration is open. It can be done on-line at www.campinvention.org, by fax or mail, or by telephone at (800) 968-4332. The registration fee is discounted by $25 until March 30.

For more information on applying for a position or making a contribution, contact Tavernier at 386-7986 or tavernier@canton.edu.