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George E. Peters Adventist School - Camp Invention: Illuminate

George E. Peters Adventist School - Camp Invention: Illuminate

Camp Invention: Illuminate at George E. Peters Adventist School offers a STEM-focused day camp experience for K-6th graders, emphasizing hands-on innovation ...

▌ Editor's read This camp is a local offering of the national Camp Invention program, specifically the 'Illuminate' curriculum, hosted at George E. Peters Adventist School. The camp is designed for children in grades K-6 and focuses on STEM education through hands-on activities and challenges. The program is described as inspiring innovation and problem-solving skills. As it is part of the larger Camp Invention network, it benefits from a standardized curriculum and established educational approach. The host location, George E. Peters Adventist School, is an educational institution, suggesting a familiar environment for children. The camp's website is a page on the main invent.org site, providing details specific to this location, including dates and pricing.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

George E. Peters Adventist School - 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
School program
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: STEM
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 6303 Riggs Rd, Hyattsville, MD 20783
  • Phone: (301) 434-1424
  • Cost notes: 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about George E. Peters Adventist School - Camp Invention: Illuminate

What ages does George E. Peters Adventist School - Camp Invention: Illuminate accept?
George E. Peters Adventist School - 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 George E. Peters Adventist School - Camp Invention: Illuminate cost?
George E. Peters Adventist School - 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 George E. Peters Adventist School - Camp Invention: Illuminate's hours?
George E. Peters Adventist School - 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.
Who runs George E. Peters Adventist School - Camp Invention: Illuminate?
George E. Peters Adventist School - Camp Invention: Illuminate is operated by a school program. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does George E. Peters Adventist School - Camp Invention: Illuminate provide lunch?
George E. Peters Adventist School - 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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