Broken Umbrella Challenge Summer Competition
Create a new invention from old or broken toys and then enter your invention to win prizes and attend our finale event!
For children aged 4–12
Free to enter
Entries close: 31 August
How To Take Part
You can take part at home or in a library in Camden
Participating libraries:
Kentish Town Library
Camden Town Library
You can head to these libraries to pick up a salvage set full of broken toys and items to invent with - while stocks last.
Enter the challenge!
Find your materials
Find some broken toys and recycled materials at home or collect a set from a participating library.
Imagine something new
Take apart your items and think creatively about what they could become
Build your invention
Combine your rescued toys and materials to create your new invention
Enter the competition
Take a photo and submit your invention to the competition using the online form