Paine Elementary - Jun 22-26 - Camp Invention: Illuminate
Camp Invention: Illuminate at Paine Elementary offers a STEM-focused day camp experience for children, featuring hands-on activities designed to foster creat...
▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to a program search page for Camp Invention, specifically for the 'Illuminate' program at Paine Elementary in Cherry Hill, NJ. This is a day camp program. The Camp Invention organization itself is a national program by the National Inventors Hall of Fame. While the overall Camp Invention program has a Google rating of 4.8 stars from over 1,000 reviews, there are no specific Google reviews available for the Paine Elementary location or this particular session. The website does not mention ACA accreditation for this specific location, nor does it provide state licensing information. The owner type is unknown for the specific Paine Elementary session, though Camp Invention is a program of a non-profit organization. The website lists social media handles for the overarching Camp Invention program as @campinvention on Instagram and CampInvention on Facebook.
Who thrives here Ages 5–12
Paine Elementary - 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
- Not verified
- Established
- Not listed
- Operator
- Not listed
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: STEM
- Ages: 5–12
- Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
- Address: 4001 Church Rd, Cherry Hill, NJ 08034
- 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 Paine Elementary - Jun 22-26 - Camp Invention: Illuminate
- What ages does Paine Elementary - Jun 22-26 - Camp Invention: Illuminate accept?
- Paine Elementary - 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 Paine Elementary - Jun 22-26 - Camp Invention: Illuminate cost?
- Paine Elementary - 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 Paine Elementary - Jun 22-26 - Camp Invention: Illuminate's hours?
- Paine Elementary - 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 Paine Elementary - Jun 22-26 - Camp Invention: Illuminate provide lunch?
- Paine Elementary - 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.
Planning guides
Editorial checklists to use before you compare Paine Elementary - Jun 22-26 - Camp Invention: Illuminate with other camps.
- How to choose a summer camp · Use the decision checklist before you compare finalists.
- STEM summer camps guide · Compare projects, staff fit, and age-readiness signals.
- Summer camp pricing in 2026 · Benchmark weekly cost before you commit a deposit.
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