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Kinoshita Elementary School - Jun 22-26 - Camp Invention: Illuminate

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Camp Invention: Illuminate at Kinoshita Elementary School offers a STEM-focused day camp experience for children, emphasizing hands-on innovation and problem...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to a specific Camp Invention program hosted at Kinoshita Elementary School. Camp Invention is a national STEM program for K-6th graders, developed by the National Inventors Hall of Fame. The website states that all program team members are background checked and trained. This particular program is a day camp running from June 22-26. While the specific Kinoshita Elementary program does not have independent Google reviews, Camp Invention as a national program generally receives positive feedback, with a 4.7-star rating from over 1,000 reviews on Google for its main organization. The program focuses on hands-on activities, problem-solving, and creative thinking, with themes like 'Illuminate' designed to engage children in invention and innovation. The camp is not ACA accredited, which is common for school-hosted day programs.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Kinoshita Elementary 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
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Established
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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: 2 Via Positiva, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
  • 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 Kinoshita Elementary School - Jun 22-26 - Camp Invention: Illuminate

What ages does Kinoshita Elementary School - Jun 22-26 - Camp Invention: Illuminate accept?
Kinoshita Elementary 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 Kinoshita Elementary School - Jun 22-26 - Camp Invention: Illuminate cost?
Kinoshita Elementary 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 Kinoshita Elementary School - Jun 22-26 - Camp Invention: Illuminate's hours?
Kinoshita Elementary 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 Kinoshita Elementary School - Jun 22-26 - Camp Invention: Illuminate?
Kinoshita Elementary 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 Kinoshita Elementary School - Jun 22-26 - Camp Invention: Illuminate provide lunch?
Kinoshita Elementary 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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