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Weatherstone Elementary School - Jun 22-26 - Camp Invention: Illuminate

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Camp Invention: Illuminate at Weatherstone Elementary School offers hands-on STEM activities for children, focusing on innovation and problem-solving.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads successfully, directing to a specific Camp Invention program at Weatherstone Elementary School in Cary, NC. Camp Invention is a national program of the National Inventors Hall of Fame, offering STEM-focused day camps. The website details the 'Illuminate' program, which includes activities like 'The Attic,' 'Robotic Design Challenge,' and 'Game Changer.' While specific staff ratios for this location are not listed, the Camp Invention 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 positive feedback, with an average rating of 4.7 stars from over 1,000 reviews, praising the engaging activities and educational value. The camp is not accredited by the ACA. Social media handles for the broader Camp Invention program are @campinvention on Instagram and CampInvention on Facebook.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Weatherstone Elementary 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
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Details

  • Category: STEM
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 1000 Olde Weatherstone Way, Cary, NC 27513
  • 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 Weatherstone Elementary School - Jun 22-26 - Camp Invention: Illuminate

What ages does Weatherstone Elementary School - Jun 22-26 - Camp Invention: Illuminate accept?
Weatherstone Elementary 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 Weatherstone Elementary School - Jun 22-26 - Camp Invention: Illuminate cost?
Weatherstone Elementary 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 Weatherstone Elementary School - Jun 22-26 - Camp Invention: Illuminate's hours?
Weatherstone Elementary 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.
Does Weatherstone Elementary School - Jun 22-26 - Camp Invention: Illuminate provide lunch?
Weatherstone Elementary 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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