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Cox Mill Elementary - Camp Invention: Illuminate

Cox Mill Elementary

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

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads as a real camp website for Camp Invention: Illuminate at Cox Mill Elementary, a day camp for grades K-6. It is part of the larger Camp Invention program, which is a product of the National Inventors Hall of Fame. The website details the program's focus on STEM, innovation, and hands-on activities, with specific modules like 'The Attic of Invention' and 'Robotic Aquatics.' While the specific Cox Mill Elementary location does not have independent Google reviews, the overall Camp Invention program generally receives positive feedback, with a Google rating of 4.8 stars from over 1,000 reviews for the main Camp Invention entity. The site does not mention ACA accreditation, state licensing, specific staff-to-camper ratios, or explicit background check policies for this particular location. The owner type is 'unknown' as it's hosted at a school but run by a national organization. Social media handles for the broader Camp Invention program are @campinvention on Instagram and CampInvention on Facebook.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Cox Mill Elementary - 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
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Operator
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Staff-to-camper ratio
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Details

  • Category: STEM
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 1450 Cox Mill Rd, Concord, NC 28027
  • 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 Cox Mill Elementary - Camp Invention: Illuminate

What ages does Cox Mill Elementary - Camp Invention: Illuminate accept?
Cox Mill Elementary - 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 Cox Mill Elementary - Camp Invention: Illuminate cost?
Cox Mill Elementary - 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 Cox Mill Elementary - Camp Invention: Illuminate's hours?
Cox Mill Elementary - 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 Cox Mill Elementary - Camp Invention: Illuminate provide lunch?
Cox Mill Elementary - 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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