Hiawassee Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark
Hiawassee Elementary hosts Camp Invention: Spark, a STEM-focused day camp for grades K-6, offering hands-on activities to foster creativity and problem-solvi...
▌ Editor's read The provided website loads successfully and is a specific program page for Camp Invention: Spark at Hiawassee Elementary. This is a day camp for children in grades K-6, running from June 10-14, 2024. The program is part of the larger Camp Invention initiative by the National Inventors Hall of Fame, which states on its main website that all program staff undergo background checks. The camp is hosted by Hiawassee Elementary School, indicating a school-based ownership model. While there are no specific Google reviews for this particular Hiawassee Elementary Camp Invention session, the overall Camp Invention program generally receives positive feedback for its engaging STEM curriculum. The website does not provide information on ACA accreditation or state licensing for this specific location, nor does it list staff-to-camper ratios. Social media handles for this specific camp location are not available on the page, though Camp Invention has national social media presence.
Who thrives here Ages 5–12
Hiawassee Elementary - 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
- Not listed
Details
- Category: STEM
- Ages: 5–12
- Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
- Address: 6800 Hennepin Blvd, Orlando, FL 32818
- Cost notes: 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Hiawassee Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark
- What ages does Hiawassee Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark accept?
- Hiawassee Elementary - 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 Hiawassee Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark cost?
- Hiawassee Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
- What are Hiawassee Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark's hours?
- Hiawassee Elementary - 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 Hiawassee Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark?
- Hiawassee Elementary - 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 Hiawassee Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark provide lunch?
- Hiawassee Elementary - 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.
Planning guides
Editorial checklists to use before you compare Hiawassee Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark with other camps.
- How to choose a summer camp · Use the decision checklist before you compare finalists.
- STEM summer camps guide · Compare projects, staff fit, and age-readiness signals.
- Summer camp pricing in 2026 · Benchmark weekly cost before you commit a deposit.
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