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

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

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads successfully, directing to a specific Camp Invention program hosted at Coopers Elementary School. This is a day camp program, part of the larger National Inventors Hall of Fame's Camp Invention initiative. The website details the 'Illuminate' curriculum, which includes activities like 'Optibot', 'Cribbage Game Changer', 'Amusement Park Blueprint', and 'Invention Celebration'. The program is designed for grades K-6. While specific staff ratios are not listed, the Camp Invention website states that all program staff undergo background checks. The program is hosted by a school, indicating a partnership with the educational institution. The main Camp Invention Facebook page is @CampInvention, but there isn't a specific page for this elementary school program. Google reviews for 'Camp Invention' generally show positive feedback, with a 4.8-star rating from over 1,000 reviews, praising its engaging and educational content.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Coopers 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: 6833 NC Highway 58, Elm City, NC 27822
  • 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 Coopers Elementary School - Jun 22-26 - Camp Invention: Illuminate

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