Superior Elementary - Jun 22-26 - Camp Invention: Illuminate
Camp Invention: Illuminate at Superior Elementary offers a week-long STEM program for K-6th graders, focusing on hands-on innovation and problem-solving.
▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to a specific Camp Invention program hosted at Superior Elementary in Superior, CO, from June 22-26, 2020. This is a day camp for children in grades K-6, with a focus on STEM activities. Camp Invention is a national program, and its main website (invent.org) states that all program staff and volunteers undergo background checks. The specific Superior Elementary program does not have individual Google reviews, but the broader Camp Invention program generally receives positive feedback, with an average rating of 4.8 stars from over 1,000 reviews on Google, with parents frequently praising the engaging and educational activities. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory. Social media handles for the national program are @campinvention on Instagram and CampInvention on Facebook. The program is offered through the National Inventors Hall of Fame.
Who thrives here Ages 5–12
Superior Elementary - 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
- Not listed
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: STEM
- Ages: 5–12
- Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
- Address: 1800 S Indiana, Superior, CO 80027
- 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 Superior Elementary - Jun 22-26 - Camp Invention: Illuminate
- What ages does Superior Elementary - Jun 22-26 - Camp Invention: Illuminate accept?
- Superior Elementary - 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 Superior Elementary - Jun 22-26 - Camp Invention: Illuminate cost?
- Superior Elementary - 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 Superior Elementary - Jun 22-26 - Camp Invention: Illuminate's hours?
- Superior Elementary - 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.
- Does Superior Elementary - Jun 22-26 - Camp Invention: Illuminate provide lunch?
- Superior Elementary - 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.
Planning guides
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- How to choose a summer camp · Use the decision checklist before you compare finalists.
- STEM summer camps guide · Compare projects, staff fit, and age-readiness signals.
- Summer camp pricing in 2026 · Benchmark weekly cost before you commit a deposit.
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