Camp Invention is open to all Allen ISD students, offering a hands-on STEM experience for children entering 1-6 grade, regardless of program designation. Camp Invention will take place June 8-12, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Kerr Elementary, located at 1325 Glendover Road in Allen.
Registration for the program is now open at https://www.invent.org/program-search/camp-invention/tx25/12158
Hosted at Kerr Elementary, the program invites students from across the district to participate in an all-new 2026 experience focused on creativity, innovation, and problem-solving.
Led by qualified local educators, Camp Invention Spark provides a structured and engaging environment where students explore science, technology, engineering, and math through collaborative, hands-on activities. The program is not limited to gifted and talented students, making it accessible to any student interested in learning through exploration and design.
The 2026 program features four interactive modules designed to challenge and inspire students:
Fur-ensics
Students explore forensic science by collecting clues, analyzing evidence, and building tools while working alongside a robotic capybara.
Make Waves
Campers dive into entrepreneurship and physics by designing and testing a floating billboard boat.
Space Morphers
Participants build rockets, conduct experiments, and document scientific observations in a space themed environment.
The Infringers
Students collaborate to solve real world challenges while developing inventions and learning how to protect their ideas.
Program details include:
Open to all Allen ISD students entering grades 1-6
Campers are grouped by grade level
Cost is $315 before discounts
Payment plans available up to several weeks before camp begins
Sibling discounts available through the program website
Additional opportunities include:
Leaders in Training program for students entering grades 7-9
Cost for Leaders in Training is $215
Provides leadership experience while supporting camp activities
The program is led by Camp Director Carrie Sledge and Aerin Bentley, who are available to assist families with registration and program questions.
Families can register for the program at https://www.invent.org/program-search/camp-invention/tx25/12158