Carroll ISD-Walnut Grove Elementary-Jun 22-26 - Camp Invention: Illuminate
Camp Invention: Illuminate at Walnut Grove Elementary offers a week-long STEM day camp experience for K-6th graders, focusing on hands-on innovation and crea...
▌ Editor's read This program is a specific offering of the national Camp Invention program, hosted at Walnut Grove Elementary. The camp is a day camp, running from June 22-26. It targets children in grades K-6. The website provides details about the curriculum, which focuses on STEM activities and innovation. There is no information regarding ACA accreditation, state licensing, or staff-to-camper ratios on the provided page. The 'About Us' section for Camp Invention indicates a long history, but specific years of operation for this particular location are not available. No explicit mention of background checks for staff was found on the program page.
Who thrives here Ages 5–12
Carroll ISD-Walnut Grove 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: 2520 N White Chapel Blvd, Southlake, TX 76092
- Phone: (800) 968-4332
- Cost notes: 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Carroll ISD-Walnut Grove Elementary-Jun 22-26 - Camp Invention: Illuminate
- What ages does Carroll ISD-Walnut Grove Elementary-Jun 22-26 - Camp Invention: Illuminate accept?
- Carroll ISD-Walnut Grove 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 Carroll ISD-Walnut Grove Elementary-Jun 22-26 - Camp Invention: Illuminate cost?
- Carroll ISD-Walnut Grove Elementary-Jun 22-26 - 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 Carroll ISD-Walnut Grove Elementary-Jun 22-26 - Camp Invention: Illuminate's hours?
- Carroll ISD-Walnut Grove 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 Carroll ISD-Walnut Grove Elementary-Jun 22-26 - Camp Invention: Illuminate provide lunch?
- Carroll ISD-Walnut Grove 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
Editorial checklists to use before you compare Carroll ISD-Walnut Grove Elementary-Jun 22-26 - Camp Invention: Illuminate with other camps.
- 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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