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Jewish Federation of St. Joseph Valley - Jun 22-26 - Camp Invention: Illuminate

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Camp Invention: Illuminate at the Jewish Federation of St. Joseph Valley offers a STEM-focused day camp experience for children in grades K-6, emphasizing ha...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to a specific Camp Invention program, 'Illuminate,' hosted at the Jewish Federation of St. Joseph Valley in South Bend, Indiana, from June 22-26. This is a day camp for children entering grades K-6. The Camp Invention website states that all program staff and volunteers undergo background checks. While the specific host location, Jewish Federation of St. Joseph Valley, does not have a Google review rating directly for this camp, Camp Invention as a national program generally receives positive feedback for its engaging STEM activities. The Camp Invention website lists social media handles as @campinvention for Instagram and 'campinvention' for Facebook. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory. The program focuses on hands-on STEM activities, including building and prototyping, and is designed to foster creativity and problem-solving skills.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Jewish Federation of St. Joseph Valley - 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
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Details

  • Category: STEM
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 3202 Shalom Way, South Bend, IN 46615
  • 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 Jewish Federation of St. Joseph Valley - Jun 22-26 - Camp Invention: Illuminate

What ages does Jewish Federation of St. Joseph Valley - Jun 22-26 - Camp Invention: Illuminate accept?
Jewish Federation of St. Joseph Valley - 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 Jewish Federation of St. Joseph Valley - Jun 22-26 - Camp Invention: Illuminate cost?
Jewish Federation of St. Joseph Valley - 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 Jewish Federation of St. Joseph Valley - Jun 22-26 - Camp Invention: Illuminate's hours?
Jewish Federation of St. Joseph Valley - 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 Jewish Federation of St. Joseph Valley - Jun 22-26 - Camp Invention: Illuminate provide lunch?
Jewish Federation of St. Joseph Valley - 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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