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Ernest Stapleton Elementary - Jun 22-26 - Camp Invention: Illuminate

Ernest Stapleton Elementary - Week 2

Camp Invention: Illuminate at Ernest Stapleton Elementary offers a week-long STEM program for K-6th graders, focusing on hands-on innovation and creative pro...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to a specific Camp Invention program hosted at Ernest Stapleton Elementary in Rio Rancho, New Mexico, from June 22-26. Camp Invention is a national program, not a standalone camp, and is operated by the National Inventors Hall of Fame. The website indicates the program is for grades K-6 and focuses on STEM activities like 'Optibot,' 'Cribbage Game,' 'Amusement Park,' and 'Repair Shop.' While the specific Ernest Stapleton Elementary location does not have independent Google reviews, Camp Invention as a national program generally receives positive feedback, with a 4.8-star rating from over 1,000 reviews on Google for its overall program. The website lists social media handles for the national Camp Invention program. There is no mention of ACA accreditation for this specific site, nor is state licensing information provided on the page. The program is a day camp.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Ernest Stapleton 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
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Operator
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Staff-to-camper ratio
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Details

  • Category: STEM
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 3100 Stapleton Ave NE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124
  • 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 Ernest Stapleton Elementary - Jun 22-26 - Camp Invention: Illuminate

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

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