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Tenth Street Elementary School - Jun 22-26 - Camp Invention: Illuminate

Tenth Street Elementary School - Week 2

Camp Invention: Illuminate at Tenth Street Elementary School offers a week-long STEM day camp experience for K-6th graders, focusing on hands-on invention an...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads successfully, detailing a Camp Invention program at Tenth Street Elementary School in Oakmont, PA, from June 22-26. Camp Invention is a national program of the National Inventors Hall of Fame, a nonprofit organization founded by Jerome H. Lemelson, and has been operating for over 30 years. The program is designed for K-6th graders, offering a day camp experience focused on STEM, innovation, and creativity. The website mentions that all program staff are background checked and trained. While specific Google reviews for this particular school's Camp Invention session are not readily available, the overall Camp Invention program generally receives positive feedback, with many locations averaging 4.5 stars or higher on Google. The program's national website (invent.org) indicates a strong emphasis on inspiring young innovators through hands-on activities. The camp is not ACA accredited, as it's a satellite program hosted by a school rather than a standalone camp facility.
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Since 199630+ years operating
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Tenth Street 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
1996 (30 years)
Operator
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: STEM
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 901 Pennsylvania Ave, Oakmont, PA 15139
  • 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 Tenth Street Elementary School - Jun 22-26 - Camp Invention: Illuminate

What ages does Tenth Street Elementary School - Jun 22-26 - Camp Invention: Illuminate accept?
Tenth Street 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 Tenth Street Elementary School - Jun 22-26 - Camp Invention: Illuminate cost?
Tenth Street 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 Tenth Street Elementary School - Jun 22-26 - Camp Invention: Illuminate's hours?
Tenth Street 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 Tenth Street Elementary School - Jun 22-26 - Camp Invention: Illuminate?
Tenth Street Elementary School - Jun 22-26 - Camp Invention: Illuminate is operated by a nonprofit organization, 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 Tenth Street Elementary School - Jun 22-26 - Camp Invention: Illuminate provide lunch?
Tenth Street 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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