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Build, Battle, Create: An Adventurous Summer Camp

For Imaginative Makers Ages 11-14
2025-07-07 08:00:00 2025-07-07 12:00:00 America/Chicago Build, Battle, Create: An Adventurous Summer Camp A bold summer adventure camp for tweens and early teens who love to explore, engineer, and dream big! Innovation Hub -

Monday, July 07
8:00am - 12:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-07-07 08:00:00 2025-07-07 12:00:00 America/Chicago Build, Battle, Create: An Adventurous Summer Camp A bold summer adventure camp for tweens and early teens who love to explore, engineer, and dream big! Innovation Hub -

A bold summer adventure camp for tweens and early teens who love to explore, engineer, and dream big!

A bold summer adventure camp for tweens and early teens who love to explore, engineer, and dream big!
Gear up for an action-packed week where imagination meets innovation! Build, Battle, Create is a hands-on adventure camp designed for curious kids who love to explore new worlds—whether it's crafting kingdoms out of cardboard or building tech-powered games from scratch.

Campers ages 11–14 will dive into the ultimate creative challenge, combining art, engineering, storytelling, and game design through a variety of immersive activities. From epic LEGO dioramas to digital adventures, this camp is full of surprises that encourage problem-solving, teamwork, and wild creativity.

Pre-registration Required

Cost $150

SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE!

Campers will dive into activities like:

  • Cardboard Shield-Making and Catapult Construction
  • Survival Island Team Challenge: Build Your Own World
  • Video Game Creation with Scratch and Bloxels
  • Mini Terrarium Design
  • LEGO Exploration and Diorama Building
  • Perler Bead Creations and Custom Button Making
  • Screen Printing Projects to Take Home
  • Fort Building Fun and Hands-On Maker Challenges

Additional Information:

  • Location: North Little Rock Public Library System's Innovation Hub, 204 E. 4th St., North Little Rock, AR 72114
  • Dates: Monday, July 7 – Friday, July 11
  • Time: 8:00 AM – 12:00 Noon daily
  • Ages: Kids Ages 11-14
  • Supplies: All materials included
  • Instructor: Megan Trout

Space is limited—register now to unlock a summer of bold builds, epic adventures, and unforgettable creativity!

AGE GROUP: | Ages 13-18: Teens | Ages 10-12: Tweens |

EVENT TYPE: | STEAM/STEM |

TAGS: | #STEAM |

Innovation Hub
Hours
Mon, Jun 23 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Tue, Jun 24 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jun 25 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Thu, Jun 26 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Jun 27 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Jun 28 10:00AM to 2:00PM
Sun, Jun 29 Closed
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