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Cairo-Durham Elementary School - Camp Invention: Illuminate

Cairo-Durham Elementary School

Camp Invention: Illuminate at Cairo-Durham Elementary School offers a STEM-focused day camp experience for K-6th graders, emphasizing hands-on innovation and...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads successfully, detailing Camp Invention: Illuminate at Cairo-Durham Elementary School. This is a day camp for children in grades K-6, running from July 29 - August 2, 2024, from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM. The program is part of the larger Camp Invention initiative by the National Inventors Hall of Fame, indicating a well-established curriculum. The website mentions that all program instructors are local educators and that comprehensive background checks are conducted on all team members. While specific Google reviews for this particular location are not readily available, the broader Camp Invention program generally receives positive feedback, with a 4.8-star rating from 1,100+ reviews on Google for the national program. The camp is hosted by a school, suggesting a safe and familiar environment for participants. No ACA accreditation or specific state license number for this individual camp location was found.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Cairo-Durham Elementary School - 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
School program
Staff-to-camper ratio
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Details

  • Category: STEM
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 424 Main St., Cairo, NY 12413
  • 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 Cairo-Durham Elementary School - Camp Invention: Illuminate

What ages does Cairo-Durham Elementary School - Camp Invention: Illuminate accept?
Cairo-Durham Elementary School - 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 Cairo-Durham Elementary School - Camp Invention: Illuminate cost?
Cairo-Durham Elementary School - 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 Cairo-Durham Elementary School - Camp Invention: Illuminate's hours?
Cairo-Durham Elementary School - 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.
Who runs Cairo-Durham Elementary School - Camp Invention: Illuminate?
Cairo-Durham Elementary School - Camp Invention: Illuminate is operated by a school program. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Cairo-Durham Elementary School - Camp Invention: Illuminate provide lunch?
Cairo-Durham Elementary School - 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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