Godley ISD - Jun 15-19 - Camp Invention: Illuminate
Camp Invention: Illuminate at Godley ISD offers K-6th graders a hands-on STEM day camp experience focused on innovation, problem-solving, and creative thinking.
▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads successfully, directing to a specific Camp Invention program hosted at Godley ISD. Camp Invention is a national program of the National Inventors Hall of Fame, a non-profit organization, and has been operating for over 30 years. The website indicates that all program instructors are local certified educators and that all staff undergo background checks. This specific program, 'Illuminate,' is a day camp for grades K-6. While specific reviews for the Godley ISD location were not readily available, Camp Invention generally receives positive feedback, with a Google rating of 4.8 stars from 1.2K reviews for the national program, often praised for its engaging, hands-on STEM activities. The program is not individually ACA accredited, as it's a curriculum delivered by local schools/districts, but the national organization emphasizes safety and qualified staff.
Who thrives here Ages 5–12
Godley ISD - Jun 15-19 - 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
Details
- Category: STEM
- Ages: 5–12
- Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
- Address: 409 N Pearson St, Godley, TX 76044, USA
- Phone: (817) 597-2700
- Cost notes: 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Godley ISD - Jun 15-19 - Camp Invention: Illuminate
- What ages does Godley ISD - Jun 15-19 - Camp Invention: Illuminate accept?
- Godley ISD - Jun 15-19 - 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 Godley ISD - Jun 15-19 - Camp Invention: Illuminate cost?
- Godley ISD - Jun 15-19 - Camp Invention: Illuminate doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
- What are Godley ISD - Jun 15-19 - Camp Invention: Illuminate's hours?
- Godley ISD - Jun 15-19 - 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 Godley ISD - Jun 15-19 - Camp Invention: Illuminate?
- Godley ISD - Jun 15-19 - 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 Godley ISD - Jun 15-19 - Camp Invention: Illuminate provide lunch?
- Godley ISD - Jun 15-19 - 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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- How to choose a summer camp · Use the decision checklist before you compare finalists.
- STEM summer camps guide · Compare projects, staff fit, and age-readiness signals.
- Summer camp pricing in 2026 · Benchmark weekly cost before you commit a deposit.
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