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Chatham Grove Elementary School - Jun 22-26 - Camp Invention: Illuminate

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Camp Invention: Illuminate at Chatham Grove Elementary School offers a STEM-focused day camp experience for children, emphasizing hands-on innovation and pro...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads successfully, directing to a specific Camp Invention program hosted at Chatham Grove Elementary School. Camp Invention is a national STEM program of the National Inventors Hall of Fame. The program is a day camp, running from June 22-26, focusing on innovation and invention. The Camp Invention website states that all program staff and volunteers undergo comprehensive background checks. While specific reviews for this particular Chatham Grove Elementary School session are not readily available, Camp Invention generally receives positive feedback, with a Google review rating of 4.8 stars from over 1,000 reviews for the national program. The camp is not listed as ACA accredited, which is common for school-hosted day programs. The owner type is unknown for this specific host, but Camp Invention itself is a non-profit initiative.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Chatham Grove 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

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Day camp
ACA accredited
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Details

  • Category: STEM
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 1301 Andrews Store Rd, Pittsboro, NC 27312
  • 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 Chatham Grove Elementary School - Jun 22-26 - Camp Invention: Illuminate

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