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Keep learning and interacting with teachers and peers.

​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 ($160 per week)​

Location: Ideaventions Academy, 12340 Pinecrest Road, #100, Reston, Virginia 20191
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Notes

• If a camp week is full, please email [email protected] 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. 
• Individual pre-packaged lunches may be ordered through Schoolhouse Grill for individual days. We will provide the link for ordering with the welcome email the week before the start of each camp week. The cost for lunches is not included in the camp cost. To place an order, use our school code: 12340.

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Sample Schedule

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

If your plans change and you need to register for extended care after the initial camp registration, please do so here:

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Descriptions

Date	Name	Description	Cost	Registration
6/22 - 6/26	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, ciphers, 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. Students will also have one virtual reality lab during the week.	$575	FULL Please email [email protected] to be added to the waitlist.​
6/29 - 7/2 no camp on 7/3	Time Travel: Age of Dinosaurs	Travel to the prehistoric world of dinosaurs! Explore a time of volcanoes, meteorites and ice ages as you hunt for clues and dig for fossils. Join in a journey back in time and learn to think like a paleontologist as kids discover facts about dinosaurs and prehistoric life from their fossils. Kids learn about dinosaurs, fossils, volcanoes and earthquakes, plant life, the tundra biome and astronomy in a hands-on exploration experience. Computer Lab: Coding and Minecraft Education Edition ​Students will explore computer science using computational exercises from Code.org. In Minecraft Education Edition, work collaboratively on themed challenges.​	$475	Register
7/6 - 7/10	Mystery Solvers: Chem Lab	A mystery is afoot! Will you 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.​	$575	Register
7/13 - 7/17	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.​	$575	FULL Please email [email protected] to be added to the waitlist.​
7/20 - 7/24	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 explore and design and build with Redstone. Students will also have one virtual reality lab during the week.	$575	Register ​4 spots remain
7/27 - 7/31	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.​	$575	Register 3 spots remain
8/3 - 8/7	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 on themed challenges.	$575	FULL Please email [email protected] to be added to the waitlist.​
8/10 - 8/14	Kawaii Adventures in Architecture & 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 on themed challenges.	$575	Register 2 spots remain

FAQs ​

What happens if my child needs to miss camp? Due to the very hands-on nature of the program, we won't be able to have a concurrent virtual access to camp. We will not be able to refund tuition for 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 or request a change of week (space permitting), please send an email to [email protected] requesting the change or withdrawal with the details. We will not process changes or withdrawals from voicemails or conversations. 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. 

Confirmations:
We will email you the Wednesday before the first day of camp with details for the following week. We do not require a Virginia Medical form filled out by your doctor.

Invoicing: 
If you selected to pay the deposit, we will invoice you on April 1 via email. ​