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Medford High School - Week Two - Camp Invention: Illuminate

Medford High School - Week Two

Camp Invention: Illuminate at Medford High School offers a STEM-focused day camp experience for K-6th graders, emphasizing hands-on innovation and problem-so...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads as a legitimate page for Camp Invention: Illuminate at Medford High School, specifically for Week Two. This is a day camp program designed for children in grades K-6, focusing on STEM activities. The camp is part of the larger Camp Invention national program, which is an initiative of the National Inventors Hall of Fame. While specific accreditation for this individual site is not listed, the Camp Invention website states that all program team members undergo background checks. The Camp Invention program generally receives positive feedback, with a Google review rating of 4.8 stars from over 1,000 reviews for the main Camp Invention entity, often praised for its engaging and educational activities. Social media handles for the broader Camp Invention program are @campinvention on Instagram and CampInvention on Facebook. The owner type for this specific location is likely a partnership between the National Inventors Hall of Fame and Medford High School.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Medford High School - Week Two - 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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Details

  • Category: STEM
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 489 Winthrop St, Medford, MA 02155
  • 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 Medford High School - Week Two - Camp Invention: Illuminate

What ages does Medford High School - Week Two - Camp Invention: Illuminate accept?
Medford High School - Week Two - 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 Medford High School - Week Two - Camp Invention: Illuminate cost?
Medford High School - Week Two - 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 Medford High School - Week Two - Camp Invention: Illuminate's hours?
Medford High School - Week Two - 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 Medford High School - Week Two - Camp Invention: Illuminate provide lunch?
Medford High School - Week Two - 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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