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Prairie Wind Elementary - Jun 22-26 - Camp Invention: Illuminate

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Camp Invention: Illuminate at Prairie Wind Elementary offers a STEM-focused day camp experience for K-6th graders, emphasizing hands-on innovation and proble...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads successfully, directing to a specific Camp Invention program hosted at Prairie Wind Elementary in Gillette, Wyoming. Camp Invention is a program of the National Inventors Hall of Fame, a non-profit organization. The camp is a day program for children in grades K-6, running from June 22-26. The website details the curriculum, which includes modules such as 'Optibot', 'Robotic Aquatics', 'The Attic', and 'Game Changer', focusing on STEM concepts, innovation, and creativity. The Camp Invention website states that all program staff and volunteers undergo background checks. While specific reviews for this particular Prairie Wind Elementary session are not readily available, Camp Invention as a whole generally receives positive feedback, with a Google review rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from over 1,000 reviews for the main Camp Invention organization. The camp is not ACA accredited, which is common for short-term, school-based day programs. Social media handles for the broader Camp Invention organization are @campinvention on Instagram and CampInvention on Facebook.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Prairie Wind Elementary - 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
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: STEM
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 200 Overdale Dr, Gillette, WY 82718
  • 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 Prairie Wind Elementary - Jun 22-26 - Camp Invention: Illuminate

What ages does Prairie Wind Elementary - Jun 22-26 - Camp Invention: Illuminate accept?
Prairie Wind Elementary - 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 Prairie Wind Elementary - Jun 22-26 - Camp Invention: Illuminate cost?
Prairie Wind Elementary - 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 Prairie Wind Elementary - Jun 22-26 - Camp Invention: Illuminate's hours?
Prairie Wind Elementary - 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 Prairie Wind Elementary - Jun 22-26 - Camp Invention: Illuminate?
Prairie Wind Elementary - Jun 22-26 - Camp Invention: Illuminate is operated by a nonprofit organization. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Prairie Wind Elementary - Jun 22-26 - Camp Invention: Illuminate provide lunch?
Prairie Wind Elementary - 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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