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Jefferson Elementary - Camp Invention: Illuminate

Jefferson Elementary

Jefferson Elementary hosts Camp Invention: Illuminate, a STEM-focused day camp for grades K-6, offering hands-on activities and creative problem-solving.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to a specific program listing for Camp Invention: Illuminate at Jefferson Elementary in Spokane, WA. Camp Invention is a national program, not specific to Jefferson Elementary, and is run by the National Inventors Hall of Fame. The program is a day camp for children in grades K-6, focusing on STEM education through hands-on activities. The website mentions that all program staff are background checked and trained. While there isn't specific information about Jefferson Elementary's hosting of the camp, the overall Camp Invention program has a Google review rating of 4.8 stars from over 1,000 reviews, indicating high satisfaction. The camp is not ACA accredited, as it's a national curriculum implemented locally rather than a standalone camp facility. Social media handles for the overarching Camp Invention program are @campinvention on Instagram and CampInvention on Facebook.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Jefferson Elementary - 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
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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: 123 E 37th Ave, Spokane, WA 99203
  • 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 Jefferson Elementary - Camp Invention: Illuminate

What ages does Jefferson Elementary - Camp Invention: Illuminate accept?
Jefferson Elementary - 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 Jefferson Elementary - Camp Invention: Illuminate cost?
Jefferson Elementary - 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 Jefferson Elementary - Camp Invention: Illuminate's hours?
Jefferson Elementary - 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 Jefferson Elementary - Camp Invention: Illuminate provide lunch?
Jefferson Elementary - 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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