November 07, 2024
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Photos: Camp Invention returns to Ottawa

By Scott Anderson
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Studetns look through recycable materials during the Camp Invention on Wednesday, ?June 5, 2024 at Central Intermediate School in Ottawa. For over 30 years, the National Inventors Hall of Fame has inspired millions of chldren through it's flagship summer program. The weeklong program is led by qualified local educators in the Ottawa area along with local high schoolers volunteering. The camp is for students from kindergarten through sixth grades. Donations were made possible from Covia, US Silica, CAVIC, Financial Plus, Pilkington and community members. With the help of donations, A total of 74 students were able to participate in this years camp.

Students look through recyclable materials Wednesday, June 5, 2024, during the Camp Invention at Central Intermediate School in Ottawa. For more than 30 years, the National Inventors Hall of Fame has inspired millions of children through its flagship summer program. The weeklong program is led by educators in the Ottawa area along with local high schoolers volunteering. The camp is for students from kindergarten through sixth grades. Donations were made possible from Covia, US Silica, SABIC, Financial Plus, Pilkington and community members. With the help of donations, 74 students participated in this year's camp. (Scott Anderson)

Scott Anderson

Scott Anderson

Over a decade of experience in photojournalism with over 15 years in the newspaper industry.