Innovation & Impact: A Five-Day Real-World Problem Solving Camp

Join us for a hands-on, small-scale innovation camp where students will dive into the design process by tackling a real-world health challenge: diabetes. Throughout the week, they'll explore how the condition affects daily life, visit a registered dietician to gain firsthand insight, and deconstruct existing technology to understand current solutions. Working in teams with mentor support, students will research, brainstorm, and choose a unique idea to improve glucose monitoring systems, considering both functionality and user experience.

From sketching concepts to building and testing physical prototypes—like solar-powered chargers or warming pads for better blood sampling—students will experience the full innovation cycle. The camp culminates in a showcase where participants present their journey and inventions to families and a guest expert. With limited spots and a more intensive format, this paid camp ensures every student receives close guidance and leaves with practical skills, creative confidence, and a deeper understanding of how thoughtful design can solve meaningful problems.