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Palm Valley School - Jun 22-26 - Camp Invention: Illuminate

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Camp Invention: Illuminate at Palm Valley School offers a STEM-focused day camp experience for K-6th graders, emphasizing hands-on problem-solving and creati...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads to a specific Camp Invention program hosted at Palm Valley School. Camp Invention is a national program, and the website states that all program staff are local educators who are thoroughly vetted, including background checks. The program is a day camp for children in grades K-6, running from June 22-26. While the specific Palm Valley School location does not have independent Google reviews for this camp, Camp Invention as a national program generally receives positive feedback, with a Google rating of 4.5 stars from over 1,000 reviews for their main organization. The curriculum focuses on STEM concepts through hands-on activities, including building and prototyping. The program is not ACA accredited, as it is a localized offering of a national curriculum hosted by a school. The website does not provide specific staff-to-camper ratios but emphasizes experienced local educators.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Palm Valley School - Jun 22-26 - Camp Invention: Illuminate fits middle-elementary campers — old enough for skill-building to land, young enough that friend-group dynamics and counselor warmth still matter more than program rigor. Parents at this age band tend to prioritize a balanced rhythm of structured activity and unstructured play, which is the actual differentiator inside any given stem program.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
Not listed
Operator
School program
Staff-to-camper ratio
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Details

  • Category: STEM
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 35525 Da Vall Dr, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
  • Cost notes: Pricing starts at $285 or ~$9/hour. Payment plans are available. See local camp for exact pricing.

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about Palm Valley School - Jun 22-26 - Camp Invention: Illuminate

What ages does Palm Valley School - Jun 22-26 - Camp Invention: Illuminate accept?
Palm Valley School - Jun 22-26 - Camp Invention: Illuminate is open to children ages 5–12. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
How much does Palm Valley School - Jun 22-26 - Camp Invention: Illuminate cost?
Palm Valley School - Jun 22-26 - Camp Invention: Illuminate doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. Pricing starts at $285 or ~$9/hour. Payment plans are available. See local camp for exact pricing. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
What are Palm Valley School - Jun 22-26 - Camp Invention: Illuminate's hours?
Palm Valley School - Jun 22-26 - Camp Invention: Illuminate runs 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Palm Valley School - Jun 22-26 - Camp Invention: Illuminate?
Palm Valley School - Jun 22-26 - Camp Invention: Illuminate is operated by a school program. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Palm Valley School - Jun 22-26 - Camp Invention: Illuminate provide lunch?
Palm Valley School - Jun 22-26 - Camp Invention: Illuminate does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.

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