Levine Academy - Jun 22-26 - Camp Invention: Illuminate
Camp Invention: Illuminate at Levine Academy offers a week-long STEM day camp experience for children, focusing on innovation and hands-on activities.
▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to a specific Camp Invention program hosted at Levine Academy in Dallas, Texas. Camp Invention is a national program of the National Inventors Hall of Fame, offering STEM-focused day camps. The website mentions that all Camp Invention programs are led by local educators and that all program staff undergo background checks. While the specific Levine Academy program does not have independent Google reviews, Camp Invention as a national program generally receives positive feedback, with many locations averaging 4.5 stars or higher on Google Reviews based on hundreds of reviews. The program is designed for children in grades K-6, focusing on hands-on activities and problem-solving. There is no information regarding ACA accreditation for this specific program or state licensing for the host site on the provided page. The owner type is unknown for the specific program, but Camp Invention is a non-profit initiative.
Who thrives here Ages 5–12
Levine Academy - 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
- Not listed
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: STEM
- Ages: 5–12
- Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
- Address: 18011 Hillcrest Rd, Dallas, TX 75252
- 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 Levine Academy - Jun 22-26 - Camp Invention: Illuminate
- What ages does Levine Academy - Jun 22-26 - Camp Invention: Illuminate accept?
- Levine Academy - 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 Levine Academy - Jun 22-26 - Camp Invention: Illuminate cost?
- Levine Academy - 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 Levine Academy - Jun 22-26 - Camp Invention: Illuminate's hours?
- Levine Academy - 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 Levine Academy - Jun 22-26 - Camp Invention: Illuminate provide lunch?
- Levine Academy - 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.
- How does Levine Academy - Jun 22-26 - Camp Invention: Illuminate compare to other stem camps in Dallas?
- Levine Academy - Jun 22-26 - Camp Invention: Illuminate is one of 6 stem camps in Dallas 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.
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