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Staples High School - Jun 22-26 - Camp Invention: Illuminate

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Camp Invention: Illuminate at Staples High School offers a STEM-focused day camp experience for children, emphasizing hands-on innovation and creative proble...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads successfully, directing to a specific Camp Invention program hosted at Staples High School in Westport, CT. This is a day camp program, part of the larger national Camp Invention initiative by the National Inventors Hall of Fame. The website states that all program team members undergo a comprehensive background check, indicating a commitment to child safety. While specific Google reviews for this particular Staples High School session are not readily available, the overall Camp Invention program generally receives positive feedback, with many locations averaging 4.5 stars or higher on Google. The program focuses on STEM education through hands-on activities, promoting creativity and problem-solving. No ACA accreditation information was found for this specific program, nor were state license numbers listed on the site. The owner type is likely a partnership between the National Inventors Hall of Fame and Staples High School, making it an 'unknown' owner type in this context.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Staples High 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

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Day camp
ACA accredited
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Details

  • Category: STEM
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 70 North Avenue, Westport, CT 06880
  • 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 Staples High School - Jun 22-26 - Camp Invention: Illuminate

What ages does Staples High School - Jun 22-26 - Camp Invention: Illuminate accept?
Staples High 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 Staples High School - Jun 22-26 - Camp Invention: Illuminate cost?
Staples High 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 Staples High School - Jun 22-26 - Camp Invention: Illuminate's hours?
Staples High 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.
Does Staples High School - Jun 22-26 - Camp Invention: Illuminate provide lunch?
Staples High 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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