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Howe-Manning Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark

Howe-Manning Elementary School

Camp Invention: Spark at Howe-Manning Elementary School offers a STEM-focused day camp experience for children in grades K-6, featuring hands-on activities a...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads successfully, directing to a specific Camp Invention program hosted at Howe-Manning Elementary School in Middleton, MA. This is a day camp for children in grades K-6, running from June 24 - June 28, 2024. The program, 'Spark,' focuses on STEM activities, including creating a 'Marble Arcade,' designing a 'Mini Golf Course,' and exploring 'Robotic Aquatics.' The camp is part of the larger Camp Invention national program, which is a product of the National Inventors Hall of Fame. While the specific Howe-Manning location does not have independent Google reviews, Camp Invention as a national program generally receives positive feedback for its engaging and educational content. No ACA accreditation was found for this specific location, nor were state license numbers or specific staff ratios listed on the page. The website does not explicitly mention background checks for staff, but as a national program, it is likely they have such policies in place.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Howe-Manning 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
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Operator
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Details

  • Category: STEM
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 26 Central St, Middleton, MA 01949
  • 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 Howe-Manning Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark

What ages does Howe-Manning Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark accept?
Howe-Manning 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 Howe-Manning Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark cost?
Howe-Manning 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 Howe-Manning Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark's hours?
Howe-Manning 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.
Does Howe-Manning Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark provide lunch?
Howe-Manning 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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