Springfield Elementary School - Jun 22-26 - Illuminate
This is a Camp Invention program hosted at Springfield Elementary School in Fort Mill, SC, offering a STEM-focused day camp experience for children.
▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to a specific Camp Invention program hosted at Springfield Elementary School in Fort Mill, SC. Camp Invention is a national STEM program for K-6th graders, developed by the National Inventors Hall of Fame. The website indicates this is a day camp running from June 22-26. There is no information on the specific Springfield Elementary School page regarding ACA accreditation or state licensing for this particular camp session. The program is described as an 'Illuminate' theme, focusing on hands-on STEM activities. Google reviews for 'Camp Invention' generally show positive feedback, with an average rating of 4.7 stars from over 1,000 reviews, praising the engaging activities and educational value. Specific staff ratios or background check policies for this individual site are not listed, but Camp Invention's national website typically outlines their safety protocols.
Who thrives here Ages 5–12
Springfield Elementary School - Jun 22-26 - 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: 1691 Springfield Pkwy, Fort Mill, SC 29715
- 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 Springfield Elementary School - Jun 22-26 - Illuminate
- What ages does Springfield Elementary School - Jun 22-26 - Illuminate accept?
- Springfield Elementary School - Jun 22-26 - 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 Springfield Elementary School - Jun 22-26 - Illuminate cost?
- Springfield Elementary School - Jun 22-26 - 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 Springfield Elementary School - Jun 22-26 - Illuminate's hours?
- Springfield Elementary School - Jun 22-26 - 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 Springfield Elementary School - Jun 22-26 - Illuminate provide lunch?
- Springfield Elementary School - Jun 22-26 - 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.
- How does Springfield Elementary School - Jun 22-26 - Illuminate compare to other stem camps in Fort Mill?
- Springfield Elementary School - Jun 22-26 - Illuminate is one of 8 stem camps in Fort Mill that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.
Planning guides
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