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Acton Recreation Department - Jun 15-19 - Camp Invention: Spark

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Camp Invention: Spark, hosted by the Acton Recreation Department, offers a week-long STEM day camp experience for children in grades K-6, focusing on innovat...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads to a specific Camp Invention program hosted by the Acton Recreation Department, indicating it is a day camp for grades K-6. The Camp Invention website states that all program teams are led by local educators and that all staff undergo background checks. While this specific Acton program is not individually accredited by the ACA, Camp Invention as a national program is widely recognized. Google reviews for 'Camp Invention' generally show a 5-star rating across more than 1,000 reviews, with parents frequently praising the engaging, hands-on STEM activities and the positive impact on their children's creativity and problem-solving skills. The program is designed to inspire innovation through activities like building a 'bot-anic' buddy and designing a 'solar-powered' cricket. Social media handles for the national program are @campinvention on Instagram and 'campinvention' on Facebook.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Acton Recreation Department - Jun 15-19 - 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

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Details

  • Category: STEM
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 50 Audubon Drive, Acton, MA 01720
  • 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 Acton Recreation Department - Jun 15-19 - Camp Invention: Spark

What ages does Acton Recreation Department - Jun 15-19 - Camp Invention: Spark accept?
Acton Recreation Department - Jun 15-19 - 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 Acton Recreation Department - Jun 15-19 - Camp Invention: Spark cost?
Acton Recreation Department - Jun 15-19 - 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 Acton Recreation Department - Jun 15-19 - Camp Invention: Spark's hours?
Acton Recreation Department - Jun 15-19 - 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.
Does Acton Recreation Department - Jun 15-19 - Camp Invention: Spark provide lunch?
Acton Recreation Department - Jun 15-19 - 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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