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Bass-Hoover Elementary School - Jun 22-26 - Camp Invention: Illuminate

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Camp Invention: Illuminate at Bass-Hoover Elementary School offers a week-long STEM day camp experience for children in grades K-6, focusing on innovation an...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads to a specific Camp Invention program hosted at Bass-Hoover Elementary School in Stephens City, VA. Camp Invention is a national program of the National Inventors Hall of Fame, established in 1990, indicating a long operational history. This specific program, 'Illuminate,' is a day camp for children entering grades K-6. The website mentions that all program materials are included and that local educators lead the program. While specific staff-to-camper ratios are not listed, the Camp Invention website generally states that 'all program staff and volunteers undergo a comprehensive background check.' The program has a 4.8-star rating from over 1,000 Google reviews for Camp Invention nationally, with parents frequently praising the engaging activities and enthusiastic instructors. This particular location does not have separate reviews. The camp is not ACA accredited, which is common for school-hosted day programs. The owner type is categorized as 'school' due to its hosting at Bass-Hoover Elementary School, though the curriculum is provided by the National Inventors Hall of Fame.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Bass-Hoover Elementary School - 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
School program
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: STEM
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 471 Aylor Rd, Stephens City, VA 22655
  • 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 Bass-Hoover Elementary School - Jun 22-26 - Camp Invention: Illuminate

What ages does Bass-Hoover Elementary School - Jun 22-26 - Camp Invention: Illuminate accept?
Bass-Hoover Elementary School - 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 Bass-Hoover Elementary School - Jun 22-26 - Camp Invention: Illuminate cost?
Bass-Hoover Elementary School - 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 Bass-Hoover Elementary School - Jun 22-26 - Camp Invention: Illuminate's hours?
Bass-Hoover Elementary School - 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.
Who runs Bass-Hoover Elementary School - Jun 22-26 - Camp Invention: Illuminate?
Bass-Hoover Elementary School - Jun 22-26 - Camp Invention: Illuminate is operated by a school program. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Bass-Hoover Elementary School - Jun 22-26 - Camp Invention: Illuminate provide lunch?
Bass-Hoover Elementary School - 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.

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