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Mary Frank Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark

Mary Frank Elementary School

Camp Invention: Spark at Mary Frank Elementary School offers a STEM-focused day camp experience for children in grades K-6, emphasizing hands-on innovation a...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the Camp Invention program search page for the 'Spark' program at Mary Frank Elementary School in Granger, Indiana, confirming it is a real camp offering. The camp is designed for children in grades K-6 and runs from June 10-14, 2024, from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM. It is a day camp program. The camp is hosted at a school, indicating a school-based ownership model. The Camp Invention program itself is a national initiative by the National Inventors Hall of Fame. While specific Google reviews for this particular location are not readily available, the broader Camp Invention program generally receives positive feedback for its engaging STEM activities. There is no mention of ACA accreditation for this specific site, nor is a state license number provided on the page. The site does not list specific staff ratios or mention background check policies for this location. Social media handles for this specific camp location are not present on the program page.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Mary Frank 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
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: STEM
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 13111 Adams Rd, Granger, IN 46530
  • 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 Mary Frank Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark

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