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Edmondson Elementary - Thompson SD - Jun 15-19- Camp Invention: Illuminate

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Camp Invention: Illuminate at Edmondson Elementary offers a STEM-focused day camp experience for children, emphasizing hands-on innovation and creative probl...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads to a specific Camp Invention program listing for Edmondson Elementary in the Thompson School District, indicating it is a day camp. Camp Invention is a national program of the National Inventors Hall of Fame, established in 1990. The website states that all Camp Invention program staff are background checked, ensuring a level of safety for participants. While this specific location does not have individual Google reviews, the overall Camp Invention program generally receives positive feedback, with a 4.8-star rating from over 1.6K reviews on Google for the main Camp Invention entity. The program focuses on STEM education through hands-on activities and challenges. No specific staff-to-camper ratio is published for this location. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Edmondson Elementary - Thompson SD - Jun 15-19- 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
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Details

  • Category: STEM
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 307 W 49th St, Loveland, CO 80538
  • Phone: (800) 968-4332
  • Cost notes: 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Edmondson Elementary - Thompson SD - Jun 15-19- Camp Invention: Illuminate

What ages does Edmondson Elementary - Thompson SD - Jun 15-19- Camp Invention: Illuminate accept?
Edmondson Elementary - Thompson SD - Jun 15-19- 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 Edmondson Elementary - Thompson SD - Jun 15-19- Camp Invention: Illuminate cost?
Edmondson Elementary - Thompson SD - Jun 15-19- Camp Invention: Illuminate doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
What are Edmondson Elementary - Thompson SD - Jun 15-19- Camp Invention: Illuminate's hours?
Edmondson Elementary - Thompson SD - Jun 15-19- 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.
Does Edmondson Elementary - Thompson SD - Jun 15-19- Camp Invention: Illuminate provide lunch?
Edmondson Elementary - Thompson SD - Jun 15-19- 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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