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White Oak Elementary School - Jun 22-26 - Camp Invention: Illuminate

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Camp Invention: Illuminate at White Oak Elementary School offers a STEM-focused day camp experience for K-6th graders, emphasizing hands-on innovation and pr...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads successfully, directing to a specific Camp Invention program hosted at White Oak Elementary School. This is a day camp for children in grades K-6, running from June 22-26, 2020. The program, 'Illuminate,' focuses on STEM activities, including building a Optibot, designing a robotic dog, and exploring flight. The Camp Invention website mentions that all program instructors are local educators and that staff undergo background checks. While this specific location does not have individual Google reviews, Camp Invention as a national program generally receives positive feedback, with a 4.8-star rating from over 1,000 reviews on Google for their main organization. The camp is not accredited by the ACA, which is common for school-hosted day programs. The owner type is likely a partnership between the school and the National Inventors Hall of Fame, which operates Camp Invention. Social media handles for the national program are @campinvention on Instagram and 'CampInvention' on Facebook.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

White Oak 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

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Day camp
ACA accredited
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Details

  • Category: STEM
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 555 Wb McLean Dr, Swansboro, NC 28584
  • 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 White Oak Elementary School - Jun 22-26 - Camp Invention: Illuminate

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