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Watkins Elementary - Jun 22-26 - Camp Invention: Illuminate

Watkins Elementary - Week 2 - Camp Invention: Illuminate

Camp Invention: Illuminate at Watkins Elementary offers a week-long STEM day camp experience for children, focusing on hands-on innovation and creativity.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to a specific Camp Invention program at Watkins Elementary, indicating it is a day camp running from June 22-26. Camp Invention is a national program, suggesting a standardized curriculum and operational framework. The website does not provide information regarding ACA accreditation, state licensing, staff-to-camper ratios, or specific background check policies for this particular location. The 'About Us' section for Camp Invention (accessible via the main invent.org site) mentions a history of inspiring young innovators, but does not specify years of operation for individual camp locations. The owner type is unclear from the provided page, though Camp Invention itself is a program of the National Inventors Hall of Fame, a non-profit organization.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Watkins 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
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Established
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Operator
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Staff-to-camper ratio
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Details

  • Category: STEM
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 501 Coalfield Rd, Midlothian, VA 23114, USA
  • Cost notes: 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16.

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about Watkins Elementary - Jun 22-26 - Camp Invention: Illuminate

What ages does Watkins Elementary - Jun 22-26 - Camp Invention: Illuminate accept?
Watkins 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 Watkins Elementary - Jun 22-26 - Camp Invention: Illuminate cost?
Watkins 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 Watkins Elementary - Jun 22-26 - Camp Invention: Illuminate's hours?
Watkins 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 Watkins Elementary - Jun 22-26 - Camp Invention: Illuminate provide lunch?
Watkins 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.
How does Watkins Elementary - Jun 22-26 - Camp Invention: Illuminate compare to other stem camps in Midlothian?
Watkins Elementary - Jun 22-26 - Camp Invention: Illuminate is one of 6 stem camps in Midlothian that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.

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