Old Hundred Elementary School - Jun 22-26 - Camp Invention: Illuminate
Camp Invention: Illuminate at Old Hundred Elementary School offers a STEM-focused day camp experience for children, emphasizing hands-on innovation and probl...
▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads successfully, directing to a specific Camp Invention program hosted at Old Hundred Elementary School in Midlothian, VA. Camp Invention is a national STEM program, not a standalone camp operated solely by the elementary school. The program is a day camp, running from June 22-26. The website states that 'all program team members are background checked,' indicating a commitment to safety. While specific Google reviews for this particular elementary school's Camp Invention session are not readily available, Camp Invention as a national program generally receives positive feedback, with a 4.8-star rating from over 1.2K reviews on Google. The program focuses on hands-on STEM activities, encouraging creativity and invention. The owner type is 'unknown' as it's a national program hosted at a school, not directly owned by the school itself. Social media handles for the national Camp Invention program are @campinvention on Instagram and 'campinvention' on Facebook.
Who thrives here Ages 5–12
Old Hundred 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
- 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: 1501 Old Hundred Rd, Midlothian, VA 23114
- 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 Old Hundred Elementary School - Jun 22-26 - Camp Invention: Illuminate
- What ages does Old Hundred Elementary School - Jun 22-26 - Camp Invention: Illuminate accept?
- Old Hundred 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 Old Hundred Elementary School - Jun 22-26 - Camp Invention: Illuminate cost?
- Old Hundred 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 Old Hundred Elementary School - Jun 22-26 - Camp Invention: Illuminate's hours?
- Old Hundred 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 Old Hundred Elementary School - Jun 22-26 - Camp Invention: Illuminate provide lunch?
- Old Hundred 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.
- How does Old Hundred Elementary School - Jun 22-26 - Camp Invention: Illuminate compare to other stem camps in Midlothian?
- Old Hundred Elementary School - Jun 22-26 - Camp Invention: Illuminate is one of 6 stem camps in Midlothian 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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