Lido Elementary School - Jun 22-26 - Camp Invention: Illuminate
Camp Invention: Illuminate at Lido Elementary School offers K-6th graders a week of hands-on STEM activities focused on innovation, problem-solving, and crea...
▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads successfully for Camp Invention: Illuminate at Lido Elementary School, a day camp for grades K-6. Camp Invention is a program of the National Inventors Hall of Fame, a non-profit organization. The website states that all program staff are background checked. 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 program focuses on STEM education through hands-on activities, encouraging creativity and problem-solving. The camp is not accredited by the ACA, and no specific state license number is provided on the site for this location. The program runs from June 22-26, 2020, and is designed to inspire young innovators.
Who thrives here Ages 5–12
Lido 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
- Nonprofit organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: STEM
- Ages: 5–12
- Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
- Address: 237 Lido Blvd, Long Beach, NY 11561
- 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 Lido Elementary School - Jun 22-26 - Camp Invention: Illuminate
- What ages does Lido Elementary School - Jun 22-26 - Camp Invention: Illuminate accept?
- Lido 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 Lido Elementary School - Jun 22-26 - Camp Invention: Illuminate cost?
- Lido 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 Lido Elementary School - Jun 22-26 - Camp Invention: Illuminate's hours?
- Lido 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 Lido Elementary School - Jun 22-26 - Camp Invention: Illuminate?
- Lido Elementary School - Jun 22-26 - Camp Invention: Illuminate is operated by a nonprofit organization. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does Lido Elementary School - Jun 22-26 - Camp Invention: Illuminate provide lunch?
- Lido 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.
Planning guides
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