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Thomson Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark

Thomson Elementary School

Camp Invention: Spark at Thomson Elementary School offers a hands-on STEM day camp experience for K-6th graders, focusing on innovation and problem-solving.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to a legitimate Camp Invention program page for Thomson Elementary School in North Andover, MA. This is a day camp for grades K-6, running from July 29 - August 2, 2024. The program is part of the larger Camp Invention initiative by the National Inventors Hall of Fame, which has a strong reputation for STEM education. The website mentions that all program instructors are local educators and that background checks are conducted for all staff. While specific Google reviews for this particular location are not readily available, Camp Invention as a whole generally receives positive feedback, with a 4.8-star rating from over 1,000 reviews on Google for their national program. The camp's curriculum, 'Spark,' focuses on activities like creating a 'Marble Arcade' and designing 'Mini Golf' courses, promoting innovation and critical thinking. The owner type is categorized as a school, as it is hosted at Thomson Elementary School. No ACA accreditation or specific state licensing information for this individual program was found.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Thomson 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: 266 Waverly Rd, North Andover, MA 01845
  • 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 Thomson Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark

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