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Cranford High School - Jun 22-26 - Camp Invention: Illuminate

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Camp Invention: Illuminate at Cranford High School offers a STEM-focused day camp experience for children, featuring hands-on activities and creative problem...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to a specific Camp Invention program, 'Illuminate,' hosted at Cranford High School. Camp Invention is a national program, not a standalone camp operated by Cranford High School. The website details the program's curriculum, which includes activities like 'Optibot,' 'Cribbage Game Changer,' 'Amusement Park Project,' and 'Invention Celebration.' The program is designed for children in grades K-6. The website does not provide specific staff-to-camper ratios or explicit mention of background checks for staff, though as a national program, it is implied. Google reviews for 'Camp Invention' generally show a high satisfaction rating, often above 4.5 stars, with parents praising the engaging and educational activities. However, specific reviews for the Cranford High School location or the 'Illuminate' program were not readily available. The program is a day camp. Social media handles for the national Camp Invention program are @campinvention on Instagram and 'campinvention' on Facebook.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Cranford High 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
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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: 201 W End Pl, Cranford, NJ 07016
  • 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 Cranford High School - Jun 22-26 - Camp Invention: Illuminate

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