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WM Irvin Elementary - Jun 22-26 - Camp Invention: Illuminate

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Camp Invention: Illuminate at WM Irvin Elementary offers K-6 students a week-long STEM day camp experience focused on innovation, problem-solving, and creati...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads successfully, directing to a specific Camp Invention program at WM Irvin Elementary. Camp Invention is a national STEM program for K-6 students, founded by the National Inventors Hall of Fame, and has been operating for over 30 years. The website states that all program team members are background checked and trained. While this specific location does not have individual Google reviews, Camp Invention as a whole receives positive feedback, with a 4.8-star rating from over 1.2K reviews on Google, with parents frequently praising the engaging activities and educational value. The program is a day camp, running from June 22-26, and focuses on hands-on innovation and problem-solving. It is not accredited by the ACA, which is common for school-based day programs.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

WM Irvin Elementary - 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
1996 (30 years)
Operator
Private business
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: STEM
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 1400 Gold Rush Drive, Concord, NC 28025
  • 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 WM Irvin Elementary - Jun 22-26 - Camp Invention: Illuminate

What ages does WM Irvin Elementary - Jun 22-26 - Camp Invention: Illuminate accept?
WM Irvin Elementary - 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 WM Irvin Elementary - Jun 22-26 - Camp Invention: Illuminate cost?
WM Irvin Elementary - 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 WM Irvin Elementary - Jun 22-26 - Camp Invention: Illuminate's hours?
WM Irvin Elementary - 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 WM Irvin Elementary - Jun 22-26 - Camp Invention: Illuminate?
WM Irvin Elementary - Jun 22-26 - Camp Invention: Illuminate is operated by a private business, with 30 years of operating history. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does WM Irvin Elementary - Jun 22-26 - Camp Invention: Illuminate provide lunch?
WM Irvin Elementary - 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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