Thanksgiving Break: Young Inventors STEM Camp
November 23–25, 2026 | 9 AM–3 PM | Ages 6–14
Service Description
Three days of hands-on invention, engineering, and discovery! Young makers explore simple and compound machines, gears, cams, mechanical movement, and the inner workings of everyday toys. Each day features a different engineering adventure with opportunities to design, build, test, and improve their creations. Nov 23 — Machine Makers Lab Explore simple and compound machines through hands-on challenges. Build a wind-powered car and experiment with levers, wheels, axles, and mechanical advantage. Nov 24 — Moving Machines Discover how gears transfer motion and how cams make machines move in surprising ways. Experiment with gear ratios, torque, and mechanical movement before building a dancing automaton. Nov 25 — Toyologists Lab Become a toy inventor! Investigate how familiar toys use motors, switches, circuits, and mechanical mechanisms, then create a playful invention of your own.
Cancellation Policy
We are so excited to welcome your camper to Oddball Academy! Each summer camp booking reserves a week-long spot for one camper and allows us to prepare supplies, staffing, and materials in advance. Families may cancel or reschedule online up to 72 hours before the camp session begins. Cancellations made more than 5 days before the camp begins will not be charged a cancellation fee. Because camp seats are limited and supplies are prepared ahead of time, cancellations, reschedules, or no-shows less than 5 days before camp begins are non-refundable and may be charged 100% of the camp price. A card on file will be required at checkout to secure the booking and cover any applicable cancellation or no-show fees. Each booking is for one camper only, so please complete a separate booking for each child. Camp registration remains open until 5 days before the session begins, as long as space is available. If a camp is full, families may join the waitlist when available.
