Camp Invention - Heritage Elementary
About
Camp Invention at Heritage Elementary in Ankeny
Camp Invention week-long summer program hosted at Heritage Elementary on SW Prairie Trail Parkway in Ankeny. The national STEAM program rotates through 1,500+ host schools and community centers each summer; the Ankeny edition uses Heritage Elementary as its anchor venue.
Programs for Elementary School Kids
Curriculum is themed differently each year and emphasizes hands-on invention, prototyping, and team challenges. Programs include:
- Daily themed STEAM challenges
- Hands-on invention prototyping
- Team-based problem solving
- Single-week summer day camp format
- Activities running across grade-band cohorts
What's Included
- Use of Heritage Elementary classroom and gym space
- National Camp Invention curriculum kit
- Counselor-led small cohorts
- Indoor and outdoor activity time
Experience
A summer-week option for Ankeny elementary families wanting a turnkey STEAM camp at a familiar local school. Format suits parents needing one structured camp week with an established national curriculum.