Alexandria, VA – The YMCA of Metropolitan Washington held its 31st annual Thingamajig ® Invention Convention on July 31. This thrilling event welcomed 619 local kids ages 5-14 to unleash their creativity and showcase their “maker” skills at the United States Patent & Trademark Office in Alexandria. Young inventors were able to design, build, and problem-solve in ways that are both fun and educational, bridging the learning gap between school years.

Kids participated in 25+ hands-on activities designed to ignite curiosity and highlight their talents in Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math (S.T.E.A.M.). A number of select makers competed for the top prize.

Some favorite activities included:

Necktie station – Participants were gifted neckties and learned how to properly tie

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