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Chester Elementary School - Jun 15-19 - Camp Invention: Illuminate

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

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads successfully, directing to a specific Camp Invention program hosted at Chester Elementary School. This is a day camp program, as indicated by the schedule details on the page. The camp is part of the larger Camp Invention initiative, which is a program of the National Inventors Hall of Fame. The website states that "All local program team members are background checked," which is a positive safety indicator. While specific Google reviews for this particular Chester Elementary School session are not readily available, Camp Invention as a whole generally receives positive feedback, with a 4.8-star rating from over 1,000 reviews on Google for the main Camp Invention program. The camp focuses on STEM education through hands-on activities, with the "Illuminate" theme suggesting a focus on light, energy, and innovation. The program is designed for children in grades K-6. No ACA accreditation was found for this specific program, which is common for school-hosted day camps.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Chester Elementary School - Jun 15-19 - 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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Established
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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: 2 Herbert Drive, Chester, NY 10918
  • 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 Chester Elementary School - Jun 15-19 - Camp Invention: Illuminate

What ages does Chester Elementary School - Jun 15-19 - Camp Invention: Illuminate accept?
Chester Elementary School - Jun 15-19 - 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 Chester Elementary School - Jun 15-19 - Camp Invention: Illuminate cost?
Chester Elementary School - Jun 15-19 - 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 Chester Elementary School - Jun 15-19 - Camp Invention: Illuminate's hours?
Chester Elementary School - Jun 15-19 - 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 Chester Elementary School - Jun 15-19 - Camp Invention: Illuminate?
Chester Elementary School - Jun 15-19 - 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 Chester Elementary School - Jun 15-19 - Camp Invention: Illuminate provide lunch?
Chester Elementary School - Jun 15-19 - 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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