The Connection Warren-Watchung Edition April/May 2018

www.theconnectionsnj.com 2018 Lions Expo sponsored by Camp Harmony and Warren Watchung Connection EXPO 2018 The Warren Township Lions Club will be hosting our 2018 Annual LIONS EXPO Wednesday, June 13th thru Saturday, June 16th from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM each evening. www.warrenlionsclub.org The event will be held at the Warren Township Municipal grounds located at 48 Mountain Blvd. and will feature rides, games, food, vendors, and entertainment with a FIREWORKS DISPLAY on Saturday evening. EXPO is the major fundraiser of the Warren Lions Club and enables the club to donate and support local organizations, youth and events. For more information and sponsorship opportunities contact Expo Chair Adriane Stewart 908-768-0264 For vendor information contact Anthony Franchini 908-334-9304 Admission $2.00 Kids under 5 FREE WRIST BAND EVERY NIGHT Celebrating Our 51st Anniversary! campinvention.org 800-968-4332 Camp Invention is a nationally recognized, non-profit summer enrichment program that inspires kindergarteners through 6th graders to question, brainstorm, collaborate and invent! At Camp Invention chil- dren are empowered to have big ideas while they take on STEM based challenges that inspire them to question, brainstorm, collaborate with teammates, and build inven- tion prototypes. Wild and crazy ideas become real- ity in this year’s all-new Camp Inven- tion program, Fast Forward! A non- profit program of the National Inven- tors Hall of Fame, Camp Invention allows children in kindergarten through 6th grade to experience real-world problem solving, creative thinking, invention, and teamwork – all while having FUN! Activities include challenges and achievements from the brightest thinkers around – National Inventors Hall of Fame Inductees – to inspire children! At Camp Invention children are empowered to question, brainstorm, collaborate and invent! From talking mirrors to toasters that know how to cook their favorite foods, children invent and build mod- els of smart gadgets and explore smart energy in Mod My Mini Mansion™. In Robotic Pet Vet™ children will become robotic pet veterinarians to diagnose puppy problems and design and build dog park attractions using real tools! Explore sensors by experimenting with light and dark surfaces with a self-driving robot in Optibot™. Chil- dren will be inspired by land, sea and air vehicles as they design their own futuristic vehicle. In Stick To It™ children learn that inventing is fun but not always easy. Each day will present a new chal- lenge meant to inspire them to think big while they explore what it is like to be a physicist, engineer and entre- preneur. Local educators lead the week of fun, hands-on, STEM activities that allow children to think big, explore their curiosity, and never give up. Early registration discounts are available. Use promo code Reg- Camp15 on or before May 4, 2018 to receive $15 off the base price. Every registration includes a compli- mentary Camp Invention t-shirt. Availability is limited, so visit www.campinvention.org or call 800- 968-4332 to secure your child’s spot today! The National Inventors Hall of Fame® is a non-profit organization that pays it for- ward and invests in the future of innova- tion and STEM through our national, K-12 educational programs, Invention Play- ground®, Camp Invention®, Club Inven- tion®, and Invention Project®. All our edu- cation programs focus on creativity, innova- tion and real-world problem solving and are differentiated by the spirit of invention that we infuse throughout the curriculum, with the help and inspiration of our Inductees. Inspired by the Inductees of the Nation- al Inventors Hall of Fame, our educational programs are designed to impact young minds through fun, hands-on activities infused with the spirit of innovation. Host- ed annually by more than 1,400 school dis- tricts nationwide, these immersive enrich- ment programs are led by local, certified educators and promote STEM concepts, Intellectual Property Literacy™, and 21st century skills such as critical thinking and creative problem-solving. Invent the future today at Camp Invention ® ! PAGE 20 Summer Programs 2018 Summer Programs 2018