Program Overview

Next Innovators Camp

Overview

The "Next Innovator" boot camp is a 5-day program designed to ignite the creative potential and foster innovative thinking in junior participants aged 7 to 15. Through a combination of interactive workshops, activities, and hands-on challenges, this camp aims to enhance their skills in creative thinking, critical thinking, problem-solving, self-motivation, and courage.

Camp Topics

• Creative Thinking: Participants will learn various techniques to unleash their imagination, generate unique ideas, and think outside the box. They will engage in brainstorming sessions, group activities, and creative exercises to enhance their creative thinking abilities.
• Critical Thinking: Participants will develop their analytical and logical reasoning skills through puzzles, problem-solving activities, and evaluating different perspectives. This will enable them to approach challenges with a critical and strategic mindset.
• Self-Motivation: The camp will emphasize the importance of self-motivation and goal setting. Participants will explore ways to build resilience, maintain a positive mindset, and stay motivated in the face of obstacles. Inspirational talks and personal development exercises will empower them to take charge of their own success.
• Courage as a Value: Courage plays a vital role in innovation and creativity. Participants will learn to embrace risk-taking, overcome the fear of failure, and develop the courage to pursue their ideas. Team-building activities will foster collaboration and encourage participants to support and motivate each other.
• Problem Solving: Problem-solving skills are essential for innovation. Participants will be introduced to various problem-solving techniques and strategies that they can apply to real-world scenarios. They will engage in hands-on challenges, working individually and in teams, to develop their problem-solving abilities.

Camp Highlights

• Engaging workshops and interactive sessions led by experienced facilitators
• Group activities, role-playing, and simulations to practice and reinforce skills
• Personal reflection exercises to encourage self-awareness and personal growth
• Team-building activities to promote collaboration and communication
• Real-life scenarios to apply learned skills
• Graduation ceremony and certificates to celebrate participants' accomplishments

Camp Details

• Date: August 20 24, 2023
• Duration: 5 days (9 AM to 3 PM)
• Age Range: 7 to 15 years old
• Venue: International Kingdom College School, 6th of October campus
• Who should attend? Kids and Teens aged 7 -15 years old, split into two groups:
  • Group 1: (7 to 10 years old)
  • Group 2: (11 to 15 years old)

What Participants Will Receive

• Certificate of Completion
• Individual Performance Report
• Video-Taped Performances

Camp Agenda

Day 1: Creative Thinking

• Introduction to the camp and its objectives
• Icebreaker activities to build rapport among participants
• Overview of creative thinking and its importance
• Brainstorming techniques and exercises to generate ideas
• Group activities promoting imagination and originality
• Creative problem-solving challenges
• Reflection and sharing of insights

Day 2: Critical Thinking

• Recap of the previous day's learning
• Introduction to critical thinking and its Role in problem-solving
• Analytical thinking exercises and puzzles
• Discussion on evaluating different perspectives
• Collaborative problem-solving activities
• Logical reasoning exercises
• Group discussions and sharing of solutions

Day 3: Self-Motivation

• Recap of critical thinking concepts
• Exploring the power of self-motivation and setting goals
• Strategies for building resilience and maintaining a positive mindset
• Inspirational talks by guest speakers
• Personal development exercises
• Goal-setting activity and action planning

Day 4: Courage as a Value

• Recap of self-motivation and goal-setting
• Understanding the significance of courage in innovation and creativity
• Overcoming fear of failure and embracing risk-taking
• Team-building activities to foster courage and collaboration
• Courageous storytelling and sharing personal experiences
• Group challenges that require bold decision-making

Day 5: Problem Solving

• Recap of courage as a value
• Introduction to problem-solving techniques and strategies
• Real-world problem scenarios and case studies
• Hands-on problem-solving challenges
• Group projects where participants apply problem-solving skills
• Presentation and showcase of innovative solutions