Invention Adventures - I Can Invent (6-8)

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Contact Travis Campbell at stephen.campbell@scouting.org or 573.449.2561

Invention Adventures - I Can Invent (Ages 6-8)

Let's lnvent! This six-week adventure leverages our young inventor's natural inclination to create and guides them through the act of invention to build the mindset and skills they need to navigate life. Using the Invention Project® from the National Inventors Hall of Fame® we bring this transformative approach to learning into the Sinquefield Innovation Space.

This flexible, innovative program adapts to fit learning styles with equitable, developmentally appropriate instruction that aligns with national and state standards and seamlessly integrates life skills.

Students will meet for 90 minutes every Thursday from 5:30 - 7:00 PM for six weeks.

Invention Adventures - I Can Invent for Ages 6-8 Program Overview:

SolarBot™ Module

Our young Inventors explore circuitry, engineering and cricket anatomy as they make and adopt their own solar-powered robotic cricket. Hands-on challenges lead them to consider the lives of real insects as they create customized habitats complete with cricket playgrounds, develop cricket-inspired musical inventions and outsmart predators. construct and operate their own Remote-Controlled Origami Bots! They transform their bots from 2D figures into 3D objects and explore the possibilities of remote control technology by playing a game of Bot Hockey, participating in an RC Origami Bot Training Session and navigating the Ring of Fire Final Arena Obstacle Course.
Curriculum Highlights

STEM: Applying STEM to understand crickets’ antennae, molting abilities, sound detection and powerful legs.
Persistence: Developing persistence while designing and testing an invention to get their SolarBots across a puddle.
Creative Problem Solving: Using creative problem solving to build cricket wings and compete in a Chirp-Off.

Meeting Dates and Times:

Thursday, March 6, 2025 5:30-7:00 PM
Thursday, March 13, 2025 5:30-7:00 PM
Thursday, March 20, 2025 5:30-7:00 PM
Thursday, March 27, 2025 5:30-7:00 PM
Thursday, April 3, 2025 5:30-7:00 PM
Thursday, April 10, 2025 5:30-7:00 PM

Location

Scouting Adventure Center

6081 West Van Horn Rd

Columbia, MO 65203

Cost:

$120 per student

Limited Space Available. Don't miss out!

Our Invention Adventures uses the National Inventors Hall of Fame® I Can Invent® Mindset — a growth mindset encompassing essential skills and traits demonstrated by innovators. This mindset is instilled through hands-on exploration and strengthened through application. Enabling our young Inventors to unlock their full potential, discover the power of their own creativity and confidently overcome challenges in any area of life.

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When & Where

Invention Adventures Session 1
Scouting Adventure Center
Thursday 03-06-2025
5:30 PM CT to 7:00 PM CT Past

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Invention Adventures Session 2
Scouting Adventure Center
Thursday 03-13-2025
5:30 PM CT to 7:00 PM CT Past

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Invention Adventures Session 3
Scouting Adventure Center
Thursday 03-20-2025
5:30 PM CT to 7:00 PM CT Past

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Invention Adventures Session 4
Scouting Adventure Center
Thursday 03-27-2025
5:30 PM CT to 7:00 PM CT Past

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Invention Adventures Session 5
Scouting Adventure Center
Thursday 04-03-2025
5:30 PM CT to 7:00 PM CT Past

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Invention Adventures Session 6
Scouting Adventure Center
Thursday 04-10-2025
5:30 PM CT to 7:00 PM CT Past

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