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Truman Benedict Elementary School - Jun 22-26 - Camp Invention: Illuminate

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Camp Invention: Illuminate at Truman Benedict Elementary School offers a STEM-focused day camp experience for children, emphasizing hands-on innovation and c...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads successfully, directing to a Camp Invention program hosted at Truman Benedict Elementary School. Camp Invention is a national STEM program from the National Inventors Hall of Fame, offering day camps focused on innovation and invention. The website mentions that all program instructors are local certified educators and that all staff and volunteers undergo background checks. The program is a day camp. While specific reviews for this particular location and date are not readily available, Camp Invention generally receives positive feedback, with a Google review rating of 4.7 stars based on 1.1K reviews for the main Camp Invention program. The camp is not ACA accredited, which is common for school-hosted day programs. Social media handles for the broader Camp Invention program are @campinvention on Instagram and CampInvention on Facebook.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Truman Benedict 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
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Details

  • Category: STEM
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 1251 Sarmentoso, Sam Clemente, CA 92673
  • 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 Truman Benedict Elementary School - Jun 22-26 - Camp Invention: Illuminate

What ages does Truman Benedict Elementary School - Jun 22-26 - Camp Invention: Illuminate accept?
Truman Benedict 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 Truman Benedict Elementary School - Jun 22-26 - Camp Invention: Illuminate cost?
Truman Benedict 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 Truman Benedict Elementary School - Jun 22-26 - Camp Invention: Illuminate's hours?
Truman Benedict 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.
Does Truman Benedict Elementary School - Jun 22-26 - Camp Invention: Illuminate provide lunch?
Truman Benedict 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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