I’m proud to share that I have a little budding inventor! Jacob had announced a while ago that he wanted to create video games when he grows up (along with playing professional football) but recently he has also shown an interest in becoming an inventor. Last week we were sitting in the drop off line outside of his school and he was telling me all these things that he wanted to create. Though many of them contained partially trademarked brands and copyrighted ideas I loved his spirit and creativity.
To help encourage him  to walk through creating things I have learned to use the Galileo Innovation Approach® and their 5 Key Mindset. First, we talk about what his goals are, whether he is trying to solve a problem or just create something fun. Next we brainstorm and generate ideas. Third, we talk about the importance of being Visionary as he begins the design and to be courageous as he starts to create. Fourth, I remind him to stay determined while he tests things. The last step is to evaluate. I ask him what worked and what didn’t and what he can do different next time.
If you have a child like mine, who is interested in creating things, I encourage you to develop your child’s sense of wonder this summer by enrolling them in Camp Galileo. Galileo is a summer camp that’s focused on STEAM education that teaches kids to explore, make mistakes and create without fear, all while inspiring creativity.
Camp Galileo, for kids pre-K through 5th grade, gives campers opportunities to take on art, science, and outdoor activities tailored to their level. They learn lasting innovation skills like collaboration and reflection and take home tangible creations like a rocket, photos inspired by Ansel Adams, or even an archery bow!
For kids entering 5th grade through 8th grade there’s Galileo Summer Quest. Campers can choose from 13 immersive majors, each confidence-building, collaboration-packed session gives them an opportunity to realize their personal vision in a new inspiring subject. Campers make short films, engineer catapults, whip up inventive dishes, design custom video games, and much much more.
By signing up now, you can lock into major Galileo savings this summer! For $40 off a week of Galileo Camp use code BEBOLD. This promotion can be combined with the Refer-a-Friend savings where you can save up to an additional $100.