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Acton Recreation Department - Jun 22-26 - Camp Invention: Illuminate

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Camp Invention: Illuminate, hosted by the Acton Recreation Department, offers a week-long day camp experience focused on STEM innovation and hands-on problem...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads successfully, directing to a specific Camp Invention program hosted by the Acton Recreation Department. Camp Invention is a national program of the National Inventors Hall of Fame, offering STEM-focused day camps. The website details the 'Illuminate' curriculum, including modules like 'Caring for Our Planet,' 'Robotic Aquatics,' 'The Attic,' and 'The Flight Lab,' suggesting a hands-on, project-based learning approach. While this specific program is not individually ACA accredited, Camp Invention's national website states that all program staff undergo background checks. The program is a day camp, running from June 22-26. Google reviews for 'Camp Invention' generally show a positive sentiment, with an average rating of 4.7 stars from over 1,000 reviews, praising engaging activities and enthusiastic staff. 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

Acton Recreation Department - 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: 50 Audubon Drive, Acton, MA 01720
  • 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 Acton Recreation Department - Jun 22-26 - Camp Invention: Illuminate

What ages does Acton Recreation Department - Jun 22-26 - Camp Invention: Illuminate accept?
Acton Recreation Department - 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 Acton Recreation Department - Jun 22-26 - Camp Invention: Illuminate cost?
Acton Recreation Department - 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 Acton Recreation Department - Jun 22-26 - Camp Invention: Illuminate's hours?
Acton Recreation Department - 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 Acton Recreation Department - Jun 22-26 - Camp Invention: Illuminate provide lunch?
Acton Recreation Department - 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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