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Current Program Offerings
Summer Virtual Program - Blast Off!*
$100
The BLAST OFF virtual program is designed to help young inventors explore the fundamentals of invention, develop creative ideas, and bring their concepts to life through hands-on activities and guided design challenges. Perfect for curious minds ready to imagine, create, and innovate! Don’t miss your chance to blast off into invention!
💻 Meets virtually on Zoom
📅 Mondays, Tuesdays & Thursdays (starting July 27, 2026)
⏰ 9:00 - 9:50AM EST
🗓️ 3-week program
Summer Virtual Program - Advanced Invention Cohort*
$100
The Advanced Invention Cohort is a virtual program designed to help inventors dive deeper into the invention process. Using their prior invention work to refining ideas and developing innovative solutions through at home guided challenges and hands-on activities.
⚠️ Inventors must have 1 year prior Invention Convention experience
💻 Meets virtually on Zoom
📅 Mondays, Tuesdays & Thursdays (starting July 27, 2026)
⏰ 10:00- 11:00AM EST
🗓️ 3-week program
Summer Virtual Program - Using CAD for your Invention!*
$125
Learn how to bring your concepts to life with Computer-Aided Design (CAD). Inventors will create detailed schematics, build prototypes, and even have the opportunity to 3D print their designs. Whether you're just starting out or ready to refine your ideas, this is your chance to design, build, and innovate from anywhere.
💻 Meets virtually on Google Classroom
📅 Mondays & Wednesdays (Starting June 22nd, 2026)
⏰ 6:30- 7:30PM EST
🗓️ 6-week program
Summer Virtual Program - Asynchronous Inventors*
$45
Flexible, self-paced summer invention learning through Google Classroom. Inventors gain access to engaging materials, resources, and activities to guide them through the invention process at home.
* Participants residing in Connecticut are eligible to submit to qualify for the Summer Finals event taking place at the end of August. Selected independent inventors from the summer programs will advance to the Summer Finals event.
Meet the Instructors
Bri Livingood - Director
Byron Francis Jr. - CAD Instructor
Madeline Briere - App Instructor
Bri is a seasoned educator, invention education specialist and inventor parent. Bri directs all At Home Innovation programs for NextMinds. Bri is the lead instructor for the Virtual and Invention Intensive clubs.
Madeline Briere - App Instructor
Byron Francis Jr. - CAD Instructor
Madeline Briere - App Instructor
A full-time software developer at Google, Madeline still makes time to help bring innovation education programs to kids across the nation. A past Invention Convention inventor herself, Maddie helps guide inventors through the App-Ventures program.
Byron Francis Jr. - CAD Instructor
Byron Francis Jr. - CAD Instructor
Byron Francis Jr. - CAD Instructor
Byron is no stranger to the invention process, currently holding a provisional patent for his Senior Capstone project where he and his team created a novel catheter device. Now, he is excited to teach young, fellow inventors how to bring their creations to life.