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Chester Elementary School - Jun 29-3 - Camp Invention: Elevate

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

▌ 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 for children in grades K-6, running from June 29 to July 3. The program, 'Elevate,' focuses on STEM activities, including building a 'bot-buddy' and exploring flight. Camp Invention is a program of the National Inventors Hall of Fame, which states on its website that all program staff are background checked and trained. The camp is not accredited by the ACA. Google reviews for Camp Invention generally show high satisfaction, with many locations averaging 4.5 stars or higher, praising the engaging and educational activities. The program is owned and operated by the National Inventors Hall of Fame, a non-profit organization, and hosted at a school facility.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Chester Elementary School - Jun 29-3 - Camp Invention: Elevate 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 29-3 - Camp Invention: Elevate

What ages does Chester Elementary School - Jun 29-3 - Camp Invention: Elevate accept?
Chester Elementary School - Jun 29-3 - Camp Invention: Elevate 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 29-3 - Camp Invention: Elevate cost?
Chester Elementary School - Jun 29-3 - Camp Invention: Elevate 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 29-3 - Camp Invention: Elevate's hours?
Chester Elementary School - Jun 29-3 - Camp Invention: Elevate 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 29-3 - Camp Invention: Elevate?
Chester Elementary School - Jun 29-3 - Camp Invention: Elevate 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 29-3 - Camp Invention: Elevate provide lunch?
Chester Elementary School - Jun 29-3 - Camp Invention: Elevate 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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