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06/30/2007: "Successful Invention Camp"

Camp Invention took place this week on the San Juan island when Dori and Kate Sears took on the Director and Teaching positions for this on-hands science based day camp. Camp Invention was developed by the Inventors Hall of Fame Foundation in Akron/Canton, Ohio. It is offered in 44 states and in over 800 sites.

Martha Isbister, had a friend that taught a Camp Invention last year in Idaho, so Martha shared the information with Debbi Fincher, and together they worked to bring the camp to San Juan County.

Dori and Kate have created modules in the 4H Building at the San Juan County Fairgrounds. The kids were able to create Planet ZAK were their spaceship crashes, they build amusement park rides, they improve safety features in cars, and they "reinvent" using parts they dismantle from old appliances.

The camp sold out with 31 local kids having an experience of science, fun and friendship. The camp ended with an “Inventor's Showcase”, where the kids had the opportunity to explain their inventions and designs. They kids are even shown how to fill out a patent application!