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Aspen Ridge Preparatory School - Jun 22-26 - Camp Invention: Illuminate

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Camp Invention: Illuminate at Aspen Ridge Preparatory School offers a STEM-focused day camp experience for children in grades K-6, featuring hands-on activit...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads to a page for Camp Invention: Illuminate, hosted at Aspen Ridge Preparatory School in Erie, CO. This is a day camp for children in grades K-6, running from June 22-26. The program is part of the larger Camp Invention initiative, which is a product of the National Inventors Hall of Fame. The website mentions that all program instructors are local educators and that background checks are conducted for all staff. Aspen Ridge Preparatory School has a Google rating of 4.3 stars based on 10 reviews, with parents generally praising the school's academic environment and community. The camp itself is not individually accredited by the ACA, nor is a specific state license number for the camp provided on the site. Social media handles for Camp Invention are @campinvention on Instagram and Camp Invention on Facebook, but these are for the national program, not specific to the Aspen Ridge location.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Aspen Ridge Preparatory 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
Not verified
Established
Not listed
Operator
School program
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: STEM
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 705 Austin Ave, Erie, CO 80516
  • 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 Aspen Ridge Preparatory School - Jun 22-26 - Camp Invention: Illuminate

What ages does Aspen Ridge Preparatory School - Jun 22-26 - Camp Invention: Illuminate accept?
Aspen Ridge Preparatory 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 Aspen Ridge Preparatory School - Jun 22-26 - Camp Invention: Illuminate cost?
Aspen Ridge Preparatory 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 Aspen Ridge Preparatory School - Jun 22-26 - Camp Invention: Illuminate's hours?
Aspen Ridge Preparatory 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.
Who runs Aspen Ridge Preparatory School - Jun 22-26 - Camp Invention: Illuminate?
Aspen Ridge Preparatory School - Jun 22-26 - Camp Invention: Illuminate 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 Aspen Ridge Preparatory School - Jun 22-26 - Camp Invention: Illuminate provide lunch?
Aspen Ridge Preparatory 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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