Highview Elementary School - Week #2 - Camp Invention: Recharge
Camp Invention: Recharge at Highview Elementary School offers K-6th graders an engaging STEM day camp experience focused on innovation, problem-solving, and ...
▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to a specific Camp Invention program, 'Recharge,' hosted at Highview Elementary School in Lakeville, MN. Camp Invention is a program of the National Inventors Hall of Fame, a non-profit organization. The program is a day camp for children in grades K-6. The website states that all program team members are background checked and trained. While specific reviews for this particular Highview Elementary session are not readily available, Camp Invention as a national program generally receives positive feedback, with a Google rating of 4.8 stars from 1.1K reviews for 'Camp Invention' overall, highlighting its engaging STEM curriculum. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory. Social media handles for the national program are @campinvention on Instagram and 'campinvention' on Facebook. The program focuses on hands-on STEM activities, including building a 'bot-buddy' and exploring renewable energy.
Who thrives here Ages 5–12
Highview Elementary School - Week #2 - Camp Invention: Recharge 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
- Not listed
Details
- Category: STEM
- Ages: 5–12
- Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
- Address: 18600 Huntley Trail, Lakeville, MN 55044
- 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 Highview Elementary School - Week #2 - Camp Invention: Recharge
- What ages does Highview Elementary School - Week #2 - Camp Invention: Recharge accept?
- Highview Elementary School - Week #2 - Camp Invention: Recharge 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 Highview Elementary School - Week #2 - Camp Invention: Recharge cost?
- Highview Elementary School - Week #2 - Camp Invention: Recharge 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 Highview Elementary School - Week #2 - Camp Invention: Recharge's hours?
- Highview Elementary School - Week #2 - Camp Invention: Recharge 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 Highview Elementary School - Week #2 - Camp Invention: Recharge?
- Highview Elementary School - Week #2 - Camp Invention: Recharge 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 Highview Elementary School - Week #2 - Camp Invention: Recharge provide lunch?
- Highview Elementary School - Week #2 - Camp Invention: Recharge 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.
Planning guides
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