Judson ISD - Selma Elementary School - Camp Invention: Illuminate
Camp Invention: Illuminate at Selma Elementary School offers a day camp experience focused on STEM activities for children in grades K-6, featuring hands-on ...
▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads successfully, directing to a specific Camp Invention program hosted at Selma Elementary School in the Judson ISD. This is a day camp for children in grades K-6, running from July 22-26, 2024, from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM. The program, 'Illuminate,' focuses on STEM activities like creating a 'Glow Box' and designing a 'Marble Arcade.' While the Camp Invention program is nationally recognized and generally well-regarded, the specific page for the Selma Elementary location does not provide details on staff qualifications, background checks, or specific staff-to-camper ratios. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory. Google reviews for 'Camp Invention' generally show high satisfaction (e.g., 4.8 stars from 1.2K reviews for the main Camp Invention program), praising its engaging and educational content, though specific reviews for this location are not readily available. The owner type is likely a partnership between Judson ISD and the National Inventors Hall of Fame, making it a school-affiliated program.
Who thrives here Ages 5–12
Judson ISD - Selma Elementary School - 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: 16842 Retama Pkwy, Selma, TX 78154
- Phone: (210) 659-1220
- Cost notes: 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Judson ISD - Selma Elementary School - Camp Invention: Illuminate
- What ages does Judson ISD - Selma Elementary School - Camp Invention: Illuminate accept?
- Judson ISD - Selma Elementary School - 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 Judson ISD - Selma Elementary School - Camp Invention: Illuminate cost?
- Judson ISD - Selma Elementary School - 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 Judson ISD - Selma Elementary School - Camp Invention: Illuminate's hours?
- Judson ISD - Selma Elementary School - 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 Judson ISD - Selma Elementary School - Camp Invention: Illuminate provide lunch?
- Judson ISD - Selma Elementary School - 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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