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The Gifted Collective - Jun 15-19 - Camp Invention: Illuminate

The Gifted Collective - Week 1 - Camp Invention: Illuminate

Camp Invention: Illuminate is a STEM-focused day camp for grades K-6, offering hands-on activities like building a robotic dog and exploring space.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to a specific Camp Invention program, 'Illuminate,' hosted by The Gifted Collective. It is a day camp for children in grades K-6, running from June 15-19. The program description details various STEM activities, including building a robotic dog, designing a 'Spacecation' experience, and creating a 'Marble Arcade.' The camp is part of the larger Camp Invention national program, which is a product of the National Inventors Hall of Fame. The website does not provide information regarding ACA accreditation, state licensing, staff-to-camper ratios, or background check policies for this specific location. The owner type of 'The Gifted Collective' is not specified on the Camp Invention page.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

The Gifted Collective - Jun 15-19 - 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: 15255 North 40th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85032
  • Cost notes: 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about The Gifted Collective - Jun 15-19 - Camp Invention: Illuminate

What ages does The Gifted Collective - Jun 15-19 - Camp Invention: Illuminate accept?
The Gifted Collective - Jun 15-19 - 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 The Gifted Collective - Jun 15-19 - Camp Invention: Illuminate cost?
The Gifted Collective - Jun 15-19 - 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 The Gifted Collective - Jun 15-19 - Camp Invention: Illuminate's hours?
The Gifted Collective - Jun 15-19 - 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 The Gifted Collective - Jun 15-19 - Camp Invention: Illuminate provide lunch?
The Gifted Collective - Jun 15-19 - 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 The Gifted Collective - Jun 15-19 - Camp Invention: Illuminate compare to other stem camps in Phoenix?
The Gifted Collective - Jun 15-19 - Camp Invention: Illuminate is one of 5 stem camps in Phoenix 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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