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The Invention Convention Program

Ohio Invention League’s Invention Convention program is designed to activate an engaging student-led project-based learning curriculum. Many of our program resources are provided for free or at a low cost to participating students, educators, and out-of-school program leaders. Each program year culminates with a series of competitions and showcases, including events at the school, regional, state, and national level. Programming is flexible to fit any timeline and learning environment, and to accommodate any student’s grade level, learning style, or ability!

Don’t have experience leading STEAM programming? No problem! OIL’s Invention Convention program takes utilizes skills from all subject areas. Our team also provides out-of-school program leaders with support in content areas they may have less experience with.

OIL welcomes any Ohio youth-based out-of-school organization to participate in our programming! 

Youth-based Out-Of-School organizations may include:

School-based afterschool clubs.

Homeschool groups.

Faith-based organizations.

Local youth organizations.

National youth organizations (Boys & Girls Club, YMCA, 4-H, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, etc.).

And MORE!

Out-of-school organizations (also known as afterschool programs, extracurricular activities, or extended learning) provide K-12 youth with a safe place to learn after the school bell rings! Out-of-school organizations can help develop social-emotional learning, support academic development, and provide a safe and supportive environment for youth. Level up your out-of-school organization with OIL’s invention programming!

By Bringing OIL Programming To Your Out-Of-School Organization, You Can:

Offer engaging hands-on education and activities to your students.

Drive more admission to your organization.

Connect your students with their community

Engage your students in learning difficult concepts and project management, while having fun!

Enhance what your students are already learning in the classroom.

Students learn:

To think critically through solving real-world problems.

To think critically through solving real-world problems.

To apply STEAM, communication, collaboration, innovation, and entrepreneurial skills to building real-world solutions.

Register for the 2024-2025 Program Year to ensure you get all the latest updates.

  • l2024-2025 Educator & Out-Of-School Program Leader Registration

2024-2025 Program Overview

Check out the 2024-2025 Program Overview for important dates and easy links to curriculum, professional development videos, and Continuing Education Units documentation!

  • l2024-2025 Program Overview

Educator & Out-Of-School Program Leader Resources

Access our Educator & Out-Of-School Program Leader Resources for grade-level curriculum, inventors’ journals/logbooks, rubrics, videos, and MORE!

Have a question about our programs and events? Check out our FAQ page or Contact the OIL team!

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