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Mechanicsville Elementary School - Jun 22-26 - Camp Invention: Illuminate

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Camp Invention: Illuminate at Mechanicsville Elementary School offers a STEM-focused day camp experience for children, emphasizing hands-on innovation and cr...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads successfully, directing to a specific Camp Invention program hosted at Mechanicsville Elementary School. This is a day camp program, part of the larger National Inventors Hall of Fame's Camp Invention initiative. The website indicates that all program staff and volunteers undergo background checks, which is a positive safety measure. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory. The program focuses on STEM education, offering hands-on activities and challenges. While specific Google reviews for this particular Mechanicsville Elementary School session are not readily available, Camp Invention as a whole generally receives positive feedback, with a Google rating of 4.8 stars from over 1,000 reviews for the national program. The camp is owned and operated in partnership with Mechanicsville Elementary School, making it a school-affiliated program. The Camp Invention Facebook page is active under the handle 'CampInvention'.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Mechanicsville Elementary 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
Not verified
Established
Not listed
Operator
School program
Staff-to-camper ratio
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Details

  • Category: STEM
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 3838 Sykesville Rd, Sykesville, MD 21784
  • 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 Mechanicsville Elementary School - Jun 22-26 - Camp Invention: Illuminate

What ages does Mechanicsville Elementary School - Jun 22-26 - Camp Invention: Illuminate accept?
Mechanicsville Elementary 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 Mechanicsville Elementary School - Jun 22-26 - Camp Invention: Illuminate cost?
Mechanicsville Elementary 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 Mechanicsville Elementary School - Jun 22-26 - Camp Invention: Illuminate's hours?
Mechanicsville Elementary 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.
Who runs Mechanicsville Elementary School - Jun 22-26 - Camp Invention: Illuminate?
Mechanicsville Elementary School - Jun 22-26 - 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 Mechanicsville Elementary School - Jun 22-26 - Camp Invention: Illuminate provide lunch?
Mechanicsville Elementary 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.
How does Mechanicsville Elementary School - Jun 22-26 - Camp Invention: Illuminate compare to other stem camps in Sykesville?
Mechanicsville Elementary School - Jun 22-26 - Camp Invention: Illuminate is one of 5 stem camps in Sykesville that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.

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