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Design 39 Campus - Jun 22-26 - Camp Invention: Elevate

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Camp Invention: Elevate at Design 39 Campus offers a STEM-focused day camp experience for K-6th graders, emphasizing innovation, problem-solving, and hands-o...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads as a real camp page for Camp Invention: Elevate at Design 39 Campus, a day camp for grades K-6. Camp Invention is a program of the National Inventors Hall of Fame, a non-profit organization. The website states that all program staff and volunteers undergo background checks. While specific Google reviews for this particular location and session are not readily available, Camp Invention as a national program generally receives positive feedback for its engaging STEM curriculum. The program focuses on hands-on activities and creative problem-solving. The camp is not ACA accredited, which is common for smaller, localized programs operating within a school setting. Social media handles for the national program are @campinvention on Instagram and CampInvention on Facebook.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Design 39 Campus - Jun 22-26 - 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
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
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Details

  • Category: STEM
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 17050 Del Sur Ridge Rd, San Diego, CA 92127
  • 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 Design 39 Campus - Jun 22-26 - Camp Invention: Elevate

What ages does Design 39 Campus - Jun 22-26 - Camp Invention: Elevate accept?
Design 39 Campus - Jun 22-26 - 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 Design 39 Campus - Jun 22-26 - Camp Invention: Elevate cost?
Design 39 Campus - Jun 22-26 - 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 Design 39 Campus - Jun 22-26 - Camp Invention: Elevate's hours?
Design 39 Campus - Jun 22-26 - 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 Design 39 Campus - Jun 22-26 - Camp Invention: Elevate?
Design 39 Campus - Jun 22-26 - Camp Invention: Elevate is operated by a nonprofit organization. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Design 39 Campus - Jun 22-26 - Camp Invention: Elevate provide lunch?
Design 39 Campus - Jun 22-26 - 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.
How does Design 39 Campus - Jun 22-26 - Camp Invention: Elevate compare to other stem camps in San Diego?
Design 39 Campus - Jun 22-26 - Camp Invention: Elevate is one of 8 stem camps in San Diego 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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