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​We are offering full-day, 1-week summer camps. Each camp week consists of our award-winning STEM camps and is a different theme or focus. Each day consists of a fun, well-rounded day of activities including:

• Two hands-on science or engineering labs based on the theme
• A computer science lab to learn coding and computational thinking, as well as building teamwork and communication skills in Minecraft Education Edition.
• Daily outdoor time in the form of nature hikes or outdoor play in our fenced play area.
• Daily enrichment in math & logic and literature.
• Lunch and a 30-min science or engineering movie (e.g. Bill Nye the Science Guy (a camp favorite!), Disney Imagineering, Popular Mechanics for Kids)
• Campers will be grouped by age/grade

Camp times (Monday - Friday)

• Regular camp day is from 8:30 am - 3:30 pm 
• Before Care available from 8 - 8:30 am for Morning Explorers ($40 per week)
• After care available from 3:30 - 6:00 pm ($140 per week)​

Method and Location: In person at 12340 Pinecrest Road, #100, Reston, Virginia 20191
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Notes

• If a camp week is full, please email office@ideaventionsacademy.org with the name and grade of your child this fall to be added to the waiting list. 
• Due to Virginia licensing requirements, the child must be 6 years old before the first day they attend camp.

Register

Sample Schedule

Each day consists of two science or engineering labs, a book club, math & logic enrichment time, computing lab, and outdoor time. 

Register for Extended Care

Descriptions

Date	Name	Description	Cost	Registration
​6/19 - 6/23* ​no camp on 6/19	Mystery Solvers: Chemistry Lab	A mystery is afoot! We will solve the mystery before time runs out? Using science as your tool, collect and analyze evidence in order to find the culprit. In the labs, use chemistry to reveal fingerprints, detect blood traces, and analyze mysterious substances left behind. Throughout our adventure, the mystery solvers will be introduced to crime scene investigation techniques that applies fundamental chemistry concepts. The detectives will learn about physical and chemical properties of matter, chemical reactions, and analytical chemistry. Each experiment will bring students one step closer to solving the crime! Computer Lab: Coding and Minecraft Education Edition Students will explore computer science using computational exercises from Code.org. In Minecraft Education Edition, work collaboratively engineering a detective headquarters and complete challenges.​	$400	Registration 5 spots remain
​6/26- 6/30	Wizarding and Witchcraft: The Chemistry of Magical Spells	We let our imaginations take flight by becoming wizards and witches in-training. We are introduced to traditional chemistry and physics concepts through experimentation in a new and innovative curriculum. Activities involve photoluminescence, buoyancy, magnetism and lots more. For example, while we create our glowing “crystal” ball, we’ll learn the science behind it, too! Computer Lab: Coding and Minecraft Education Edition. Students will explore computer science using computational exercises from Code.org. In Minecraft Education Edition, work collaboratively to design and build.​	$500	​Registration
​7/3 - 7/7* ​no camp on 7/4	Physics of the Impossible: Star Wars to Mario	Impossible? Many of the technologies we have today were once thought to be impossible. We'll examine technologies from popular movies, like Star Wars, or impossible feats from video games, like Mario. With breakthroughs in nanotechnology, physics, and genetic engineering, could some of these impossibilities become possible? Learn about these frontiers of science, then conduct hands-on investigations in chemistry, engineering, and physics that are inspired by the movies and video games we love. Observe the forces in a crash and acceleration due to gravity. Explore chemical reactions and model nanomaterials in this futuristic adventure that considers the impossible. Computer Lab: Coding and Minecraft Education Edition. Students will explore computer science using computational exercises from Code.org. In Minecraft Education Edition, work collaboratively to design and build a futuristic civilization.​	$400	Registration ​1 spot remains
​7/10 - 7/14	Strange Science: Slime, Illusions, and Oddities	Odd things await in the lab! Don lab coats and goggles, then enter into our Strange Science Labs. Mix together concoctions that bubble, fizz, and ooze while you learn chemistry. Produce illusions that would mystify a magician using engineering and physics. Celebrate the strange substances and phenomena that can be created in the lab. The scientists will learn about chemical reactions, optics, and forces, as we measure, mix, and make strange science creations. Computer Lab: Coding and Minecraft Education Edition Students will explore computer science using computational exercises from Code.org. In Minecraft Education Edition, work collaboratively to learn about the building blocks of matter and combine elements into new compounds and items.	$500	Registration ​3 spots remain
​7/17 - 7/21	Operation Spy	Your mission: uncover the science behind the gadgets and methods used by top secret spies. The undercover adventure includes building our own spy gear, learning to make and break codes, and using science and technology to complete our secret missions. Learn electronics to create alarm systems, explore exotic places and cultures, practice the art of disguise and deception to fulfill secret missions. Explore electricity, GPS navigation, lasers, chemical reactions, and world cultures. Computer Lab: Coding and Minecraft Education Edition Students will explore computer science using computational exercises from Code.org. In Minecraft Education Edition, work collaboratively to design and engineer a hidden spy base.	$500	Registration 4 spots remain
​7/24 - 7/28	Martian Colony	One day in the not too distant future, we may have a colony on Mars. What will it take? How can we survive and thrive in the intense environment of Mars? We'll investigate these questions in a science and engineering adventure where we imagine ourselves preparing for Mars and facing these challenges. The colonists will explore the mechanical engineering and biology of hydroponic growing systems, as well as construction of lightweight dome structures for living spaces. The Martian settlers will use materials on hand to invent and hack tools for our Martian base, as we also learn about the geology and atmosphere of Mars. As part of our journey, we'll learn about the past, current, and future missions to the Red Planet, as we form our own Martian colony! ​Computer Lab: Coding and Minecraft Education Edition. Students will explore computer science using computational exercises from Code.org. In Minecraft Education Edition, work collaboratively to design and build.​	$500	Registration ​7 spots remain
7/31 - 8/4	Kawaii Adventures in Architecture and Engineering	Join our Kawaii friends in a week of architectural and engineering challenges, where we will make their town a better place by designing new buildings, cleaning up ocean oil-spills, and even building roller coasters! ​Computer Lab: Coding and Minecraft Education Edition. Students will explore computer science using computational exercises from Code.org. In Minecraft Education Edition, work collaboratively to design and build.​	$500	​Registration 4 spots remain
​8/7 - 8/11	Escape Room Design: Harry Potter Style	Over the course of the week, we use science, engineering, and logic skills to make and break puzzles. Together we apply our creativity to design and build an escape room based on inspiration from the world of Harry Potter. Our week concludes with an escape room challenge. Will you make it out? ​Computer Lab: Coding and Minecraft Education Edition. Students will explore computer science using computational exercises from Code.org. In Minecraft Education Edition, work collaboratively to design and build.​	$500	Registration 5 spots remain
8/14 - 8/18	​Into the Abyss: Oceanography and Marine Science	Do you wonder about the mysterious creatures found in the undersea world? Do you ponder the strange forces and environments of our oceans? Join us to explore the underwater world through hands-on science labs. We will investigate adaptations of marine creatures, forces of pressure and buoyancy, and the chemistry of marine environments. As part of our journey, we will use virtual reality goggles to go on expeditions around the world including visiting coral reefs and exploring shipwrecks. Computer Lab: Coding and Minecraft Education Edition Students will explore computer science using computational exercises from Code.org. In Minecraft Education Edition, work collaboratively to explore marine environments and sea life.​	$500	FULL Email office@ideaventionsacademy.org to be place on the waiting list ​

FAQs ​
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​What happens if my child needs to be quarantined for the camp session? If your child needs to quarantine and is not able to attend camp for an extended period of time (the full week), please provide a doctor's note, and we will refund the prorated amount based on the time attended/missed. Due to the very hands-on nature of the program, we won't be able to have a concurrent virtual access to camp. Note: we will not be able to refund tuition for non-COVID illness, vacation, or other events. Of course, if there is a serious family issue, please call and speak with Mr. Ryan (co-founder). 

Withdrawals and Refunds:
If you need to withdraw from a course, please send an email to office@ideaventionsacademy.org requesting the withdrawal. We will not process withdrawals from voicemails. Refunds minus the $100 non-refundable fee  can be processed prior to June 1.  After June 1, refunds minus the $100 non-refundable fee can be processed if we are able to fill the spot in the course. We appreciate your understanding, as this is a small program, and we make commitments to our faculty for their summer. ​