Alaska camp allows students to focus on problem solving

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) —Some Alaska students recently wrapped up a weeklong summer program that gives them the opportunity to take on hands-on challenges that encourage problem-solving, teamwork, entrepreneurship and innovation.

Students from kindergarten through sixth grade participated in Camp Invention June 4-8 at Thunder Mountain

High School in Juneau, the Juneau Empire reported.

The program is a good way to keep kids excited about learning, Camp Invention Director and Thunder Mountain High School teacher Adriana Northcutt said.

“It is super-fun to see the kids who may have looked overwhelmed...