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Higgins Middle School - Jun 22-26 - Camp Invention: Illuminate

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Camp Invention: Illuminate at Higgins Middle School offers a week-long STEM day camp experience for children, focusing on innovation, creativity, and hands-o...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads successfully, directing to a specific Camp Invention program at Higgins Middle School in Peabody, MA. Camp Invention is a national program, and this specific offering is a day camp. The website details the 'Illuminate' program, which includes activities like 'The Attic,' 'Robotic Design Challenge,' 'Game Changer,' and 'Camp Invention Aquatics.' While the specific Higgins Middle School program does not have individual reviews, Camp Invention as a whole generally receives positive feedback, with a Google review rating of 4.8 stars based on over 1,000 reviews for the main organization. The Camp Invention website states that 'all program staff are thoroughly vetted with background checks.' The program is not listed in the ACA directory. The owner type for this specific location is unclear, though Camp Invention partners with schools and other organizations. Social media handles for the national Camp Invention program are @campinvention on Instagram and 'campinvention' on Facebook.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Higgins Middle 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
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Details

  • Category: STEM
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 85 Perkins St, Peabody, MA 01960
  • 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 Higgins Middle School - Jun 22-26 - Camp Invention: Illuminate

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