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Butterfield Elementary School - Camp Invention: Elevate

Butterfield Elementary School

Butterfield Elementary School hosts Camp Invention: Elevate, a STEM day camp for K-6th graders focusing on innovation, problem-solving, and creative thinking...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads successfully, directing to the Camp Invention program hosted at Butterfield Elementary School in Tucson, AZ. This is a day camp for children in grades K-6, running from July 8-12, 2024. The program, 'Elevate,' is designed by the National Inventors Hall of Fame, focusing on STEM concepts through hands-on activities like building a 'bot-buddy' and creating a 'Marble Arcade.' The Camp Invention website states that all program instructors are local educators and that staff undergo background checks. While specific Google reviews for this particular Butterfield Elementary Camp Invention were not found, the broader Camp Invention program generally receives positive feedback, with a 4.8-star rating from over 1,000 reviews on Google for the National Inventors Hall of Fame. The camp is not accredited by the ACA, which is common for school-hosted programs. The owner type is a school, hosting a national program.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Butterfield Elementary School - Camp Invention: Elevate 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
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Details

  • Category: STEM
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 3400 W Massingale Rd, Tucson, AZ 85741
  • 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 Butterfield Elementary School - Camp Invention: Elevate

What ages does Butterfield Elementary School - Camp Invention: Elevate accept?
Butterfield Elementary School - Camp Invention: Elevate 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 Butterfield Elementary School - Camp Invention: Elevate cost?
Butterfield Elementary School - Camp Invention: Elevate 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 Butterfield Elementary School - Camp Invention: Elevate's hours?
Butterfield Elementary School - Camp Invention: Elevate 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 Butterfield Elementary School - Camp Invention: Elevate?
Butterfield Elementary School - Camp Invention: Elevate 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 Butterfield Elementary School - Camp Invention: Elevate provide lunch?
Butterfield Elementary School - Camp Invention: Elevate 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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