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Hidden Oak Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark

Hidden Oak Elementary School

Camp Invention: Spark at Hidden Oak Elementary School offers a STEM-focused day camp experience for children in Gainesville, Florida, emphasizing hands-on in...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads successfully, directing to a specific Camp Invention program hosted at Hidden Oak Elementary School in Gainesville, Florida. This is a day camp program, part of the larger Camp Invention initiative, which is a product of the National Inventors Hall of Fame. The website details the 'Spark' program, which includes activities like 'Marble Run Mania,' 'Mini Golf Design,' 'Robotic Aquatics,' and 'The Attic.' While specific staff ratios are not listed, the Camp Invention website states that all program staff undergo background checks. Hidden Oak Elementary School is a public school, indicating the camp is likely run by the school or in partnership with the school, making the owner type 'school.' There is no ACA accreditation listed for this specific program. Google reviews for 'Hidden Oak Elementary School' are 4.3 stars from 103 reviews, but these are for the school itself, not specifically the Camp Invention program. The camp focuses on STEM education through hands-on projects and creative challenges.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Hidden Oak 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
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: 2100 Fort Clarke Boulevard, Gainesville, FL 32606
  • 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 Hidden Oak Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark

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