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Butterfield Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark

Butterfield Elementary School

Butterfield Elementary School hosts Camp Invention: Spark, a STEM-focused day camp where children in grades K-6 engage in hands-on activities designed to fos...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the official Camp Invention program search page for Butterfield Elementary School in Fayetteville, AR, confirming it is a legitimate program. Camp Invention is a national program of the National Inventors Hall of Fame, offering STEM-focused day camps for children in grades K-6. The website states that all program staff undergo background checks. While specific reviews for the Butterfield Elementary location are not readily available, Camp Invention as a whole generally receives positive feedback, with a Google rating of 4.8 stars from over 1,000 reviews for the national program. The program emphasizes hands-on activities, collaboration, and critical thinking, with themes like 'Spark' focusing on innovation and invention. The camp is hosted by Butterfield Elementary School, indicating a school-based ownership model for this specific location. The program runs from June 17-21, 2024, from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Butterfield Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark 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
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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: 3050 Old Missouri Road, Fayetteville, AR 72703
  • 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 Butterfield Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark

What ages does Butterfield Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark accept?
Butterfield Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark 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 Butterfield Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark cost?
Butterfield Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark 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 Butterfield Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark's hours?
Butterfield Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark 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 Butterfield Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark?
Butterfield Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark 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 Butterfield Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark provide lunch?
Butterfield Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark 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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