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Inspiring future innovators

Camp Invention gets underway at Hadley Middle School

Dozens of Homer School District 33C students are putting their imaginations to work this week, participating in a series of discovery modules at Camp Invention.

“We’re pleased to offer a weeklong summer adventure with lessons that explore connections between science, technology, engineering and innovation,” said Hadley Middle School Dean of Students/Discovery Program Coordinator Jeanine Arundel who organized this year’s Camp Invention.

“Children are working together to seek solutions to real-world problems and sharpen critical 21st century learning skills while rotating through several fascinating modules,” she added.

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Among the modules offered are: “Duct Tape Billionaire,” “Mission: Space Makers,” “Have a Blast” and “Operation Keep Out.”

The weeklong program began June 12 and will concludes June 16 at Hadley Middle School.

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