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St. Mary Catholic School - Camp Invention: Illuminate

St. Mary Catholic School - Camp Invention: Illuminate

Camp Invention: Illuminate at St. Mary Catholic School offers a STEM-focused day camp for K-6th graders, emphasizing hands-on innovation and problem-solving.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to a specific Camp Invention program hosted at St. Mary Catholic School. Camp Invention is a national program, founded in 1990, indicating over 30 years of operation. The website states that all program staff undergo background checks and that the staff-to-camper ratio is 1:8 for grades K-2 and 1:10 for grades 3-6. The program is a day camp, running from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM. The owner type is identified as nonprofit, as Camp Invention is a program of the National Inventors Hall of Fame. While the specific school is a Catholic institution, the camp itself is a secular STEM program run by the national organization.
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Since 199630+ years operating
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

St. Mary Catholic School - 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
1996 (30 years)
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: 218 W Washington St, Hagerstown, MD 21740
  • Phone: (301) 733-1184
  • Cost notes: 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16.

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about St. Mary Catholic School - Camp Invention: Illuminate

What ages does St. Mary Catholic School - Camp Invention: Illuminate accept?
St. Mary Catholic School - 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 St. Mary Catholic School - Camp Invention: Illuminate cost?
St. Mary Catholic School - Camp Invention: Illuminate doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
What are St. Mary Catholic School - Camp Invention: Illuminate's hours?
St. Mary Catholic School - 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 St. Mary Catholic School - Camp Invention: Illuminate?
St. Mary Catholic School - Camp Invention: Illuminate is operated by a nonprofit organization, with 30 years of operating history. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does St. Mary Catholic School - Camp Invention: Illuminate provide lunch?
St. Mary Catholic School - 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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