Midlothian ISD-LaRue Miller Elementary - Jun 22-26 - Camp Invention: Illuminate
Camp Invention: Illuminate at Midlothian ISD-LaRue Miller Elementary offers a STEM-focused day camp experience for children in grades K-6, featuring hands-on...
▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to a specific Camp Invention program hosted at Midlothian ISD-LaRue Miller Elementary, indicating it is a day camp for children in grades K-6. The camp is part of the larger National Inventors Hall of Fame's Camp Invention program, which has been operating for over 30 years. The website mentions that all program team members undergo a comprehensive background check. While specific Google reviews for this particular elementary school's Camp Invention program are not readily available, the overall Camp Invention program generally receives positive feedback, with a Google rating of 4.8 stars from over 1,000 reviews for the national program. The camp is not listed as ACA accredited. The program focuses on STEM education through hands-on activities like building a 'bot-buddy' and designing a 'Marble Arcade'.
Who thrives here Ages 5–12
Midlothian ISD-LaRue Miller Elementary - 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
- Not listed
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: STEM
- Ages: 5–12
- Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
- Address: 2800 Sudith Ln, Midlothian, TX 76065
- 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 Midlothian ISD-LaRue Miller Elementary - Jun 22-26 - Camp Invention: Illuminate
- What ages does Midlothian ISD-LaRue Miller Elementary - Jun 22-26 - Camp Invention: Illuminate accept?
- Midlothian ISD-LaRue Miller Elementary - 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 Midlothian ISD-LaRue Miller Elementary - Jun 22-26 - Camp Invention: Illuminate cost?
- Midlothian ISD-LaRue Miller Elementary - 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 Midlothian ISD-LaRue Miller Elementary - Jun 22-26 - Camp Invention: Illuminate's hours?
- Midlothian ISD-LaRue Miller Elementary - 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 Midlothian ISD-LaRue Miller Elementary - Jun 22-26 - Camp Invention: Illuminate provide lunch?
- Midlothian ISD-LaRue Miller Elementary - 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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