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

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

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads successfully, directing to a specific Camp Invention program hosted at Southwest Elementary School in Clemmons, NC. Camp Invention is a program of the National Inventors Hall of Fame, which has been inspiring innovation since 1973. The website mentions that all Camp Invention programs are led by local educators and that staff undergo background checks. This specific program is a day camp, running from June 22-26. While Camp Invention itself is a national program, individual host sites like Southwest Elementary School are not typically ACA accredited. Google reviews for 'Camp Invention' generally show positive feedback, with an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from over 1,000 reviews, praising the engaging activities and educational content. Social media handles for the overarching Camp Invention program are @campinvention on Instagram and 'CampInvention' on Facebook. The program focuses on STEM education through hands-on activities and challenges.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Southwest 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
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Details

  • Category: STEM
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 1631 SW School Rd, Clemmons, NC 27012
  • 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 Southwest Elementary School - Jun 22-26 - Camp Invention: Illuminate

What ages does Southwest Elementary School - Jun 22-26 - Camp Invention: Illuminate accept?
Southwest 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 Southwest Elementary School - Jun 22-26 - Camp Invention: Illuminate cost?
Southwest 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 Southwest Elementary School - Jun 22-26 - Camp Invention: Illuminate's hours?
Southwest 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.
Does Southwest Elementary School - Jun 22-26 - Camp Invention: Illuminate provide lunch?
Southwest 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.

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