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Southside Christian School - Jun 22-26 - Camp Invention: Illuminate

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Camp Invention: Illuminate at Southside Christian School offers a STEM-focused day camp experience for children in grades K-6, emphasizing hands-on innovatio...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads as a legitimate page for Camp Invention: Illuminate, hosted at Southside Christian School in Simpsonville, SC. This is a day camp program for children in grades K-6, focusing on STEM education through hands-on activities. The camp is part of the larger, nationally recognized Camp Invention program, which is an initiative of the National Inventors Hall of Fame. While the specific Southside Christian School location does not have individual Google reviews, the overall Camp Invention program generally receives positive feedback, with many locations averaging 4.5 stars or higher. The website does not provide information regarding ACA accreditation for this specific location, nor does it list state licensing details. The program is owned and operated by the National Inventors Hall of Fame, with Southside Christian School serving as the host venue. Social media handles for the broader Camp Invention program are @campinvention on Instagram and CampInvention on Facebook.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Southside Christian 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
Not verified
Established
Not listed
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: 2211 Woodruff Rd, Simpsonville, SC 29681
  • 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 Southside Christian School - Jun 22-26 - Camp Invention: Illuminate

What ages does Southside Christian School - Jun 22-26 - Camp Invention: Illuminate accept?
Southside Christian 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 Southside Christian School - Jun 22-26 - Camp Invention: Illuminate cost?
Southside Christian 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 Southside Christian School - Jun 22-26 - Camp Invention: Illuminate's hours?
Southside Christian 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.
Who runs Southside Christian School - Jun 22-26 - Camp Invention: Illuminate?
Southside Christian School - Jun 22-26 - 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 Southside Christian School - Jun 22-26 - Camp Invention: Illuminate provide lunch?
Southside Christian 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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