Trebein Elementary School - Camp Invention: Illuminate
Camp Invention: Illuminate at Trebein Elementary School offers a STEM-focused day camp experience for K-6th graders, emphasizing hands-on innovation and prob...
▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to a specific Camp Invention program hosted at Trebein Elementary School. Camp Invention is a national program, and this particular listing is for their 'Illuminate' curriculum for grades K-6. The program is described as a day camp, running from June 10-14, 2024, from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM. The website does not provide information regarding ACA accreditation for this specific location, nor does it mention staff-to-camper ratios or background check policies directly on the camp's individual page. The owner type is listed as 'unknown' because while it's hosted at a school, the program itself is run by the national Camp Invention organization, and the specific ownership structure of that organization is not detailed on this page. Social media handles for the national Camp Invention program are available on the site.
Who thrives here Ages 5–12
Trebein 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
- Not listed
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: STEM
- Ages: 5–12
- Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
- Address: 1728 Dayton-Xenia Rd, Xenia, OH 45385
- Phone: (937) 562-9400
- Cost notes: 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Trebein Elementary School - Camp Invention: Illuminate
- What ages does Trebein Elementary School - Camp Invention: Illuminate accept?
- Trebein 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 Trebein Elementary School - Camp Invention: Illuminate cost?
- Trebein Elementary School - Camp Invention: Illuminate doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
- What are Trebein Elementary School - Camp Invention: Illuminate's hours?
- Trebein 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.
- Does Trebein Elementary School - Camp Invention: Illuminate provide lunch?
- Trebein 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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