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Mount Sinai Elementary School - Jun 22-26 - Camp Invention: Illuminate

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Camp Invention: Illuminate at Mount Sinai Elementary School offers a STEM-focused day camp experience for children, featuring hands-on activities and creativ...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads as a legitimate page for Camp Invention: Illuminate, hosted at Mount Sinai Elementary School. This is a day camp program, part of the larger national Camp Invention initiative by the National Inventors Hall of Fame. The website states that all program team members are background checked and trained, indicating a commitment to safety. While specific staff-to-camper ratios are not listed, the program emphasizes hands-on, inquiry-based learning. Google reviews for 'Camp Invention' generally show a positive sentiment, with an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from over 2,000 reviews, praising the engaging activities and educational value. The camp is not accredited by the ACA, and no specific state license number for this particular location is provided on the site. Social media handles for the overarching Camp Invention program are @campinvention on Instagram and 'CampInvention' on Facebook.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Mount Sinai Elementary School - 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
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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: 118 N Country Rd, Mount Sinai, NY 11766
  • 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 Mount Sinai Elementary School - Jun 22-26 - Camp Invention: Illuminate

What ages does Mount Sinai Elementary School - Jun 22-26 - Camp Invention: Illuminate accept?
Mount Sinai Elementary School - 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 Mount Sinai Elementary School - Jun 22-26 - Camp Invention: Illuminate cost?
Mount Sinai Elementary School - 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 Mount Sinai Elementary School - Jun 22-26 - Camp Invention: Illuminate's hours?
Mount Sinai Elementary School - 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 Mount Sinai Elementary School - Jun 22-26 - Camp Invention: Illuminate provide lunch?
Mount Sinai Elementary School - 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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