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Greenleaf Elementary School - District 196 - Jun 29-3 - Camp Invention: Illuminate

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Camp Invention: Illuminate at Greenleaf Elementary School offers a STEM-focused day camp experience for children in grades K-6, featuring hands-on activities...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads successfully, detailing Camp Invention: Illuminate, hosted at Greenleaf Elementary School in Apple Valley, MN. This is a day camp for children entering grades K-6, running from June 29-July 3. The program is part of the larger Camp Invention initiative by the National Inventors Hall of Fame, which states on its website that all program staff and volunteers undergo background checks. The camp focuses on STEM education through hands-on activities like 'Optibot,' 'Cribbage Game,' 'Amusement Park,' and 'Flight Lab.' While specific Google reviews for this particular Greenleaf Elementary Camp Invention session are not readily available, Camp Invention generally holds a high reputation, with many locations averaging 4.5+ stars. The camp is owned by a school district, making it a school-affiliated program. No ACA accreditation was found for this specific program, which is common for school-hosted day camps.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Greenleaf Elementary School - District 196 - Jun 29-3 - 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: 13333 Galaxie Drive, Apple Valley, MN 55124
  • 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 Greenleaf Elementary School - District 196 - Jun 29-3 - Camp Invention: Illuminate

What ages does Greenleaf Elementary School - District 196 - Jun 29-3 - Camp Invention: Illuminate accept?
Greenleaf Elementary School - District 196 - Jun 29-3 - 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 Greenleaf Elementary School - District 196 - Jun 29-3 - Camp Invention: Illuminate cost?
Greenleaf Elementary School - District 196 - Jun 29-3 - 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 Greenleaf Elementary School - District 196 - Jun 29-3 - Camp Invention: Illuminate's hours?
Greenleaf Elementary School - District 196 - Jun 29-3 - 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 Greenleaf Elementary School - District 196 - Jun 29-3 - Camp Invention: Illuminate?
Greenleaf Elementary School - District 196 - Jun 29-3 - 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 Greenleaf Elementary School - District 196 - Jun 29-3 - Camp Invention: Illuminate provide lunch?
Greenleaf Elementary School - District 196 - Jun 29-3 - 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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