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Higgins Middle School - Jun 15-19 - Camp Invention: Spark

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Camp Invention: Spark at Higgins Middle School offers a week-long STEM day camp experience for children, focusing on hands-on innovation and creative problem...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads successfully, directing to a specific Camp Invention program at Higgins Middle School in Peabody, MA. This is a day camp program. Camp Invention is a national program of the National Inventors Hall of Fame, indicating a well-established curriculum and structure. The website states that 'All Camp Invention program staff are background checked and trained to deliver a fun and exciting week of STEM exploration.' While specific reviews for this particular Higgins Middle School session are not readily available, Camp Invention generally receives positive feedback, with a Google rating of 4.7 stars based on over 1,000 reviews for the national program. The program focuses on hands-on activities, encouraging creativity and problem-solving in STEM fields. There is no mention of ACA accreditation for this specific location, nor any state license number provided on the site. The owner type is affiliated with a non-profit organization (National Inventors Hall of Fame) but the local host is a school.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Higgins Middle School - 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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Day camp
ACA accredited
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Details

  • Category: STEM
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 85 Perkins St, Peabody, MA 01960
  • 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 Higgins Middle School - Jun 15-19 - Camp Invention: Spark

What ages does Higgins Middle School - Jun 15-19 - Camp Invention: Spark accept?
Higgins Middle School - 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 Higgins Middle School - Jun 15-19 - Camp Invention: Spark cost?
Higgins Middle School - 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 Higgins Middle School - Jun 15-19 - Camp Invention: Spark's hours?
Higgins Middle School - 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 Higgins Middle School - Jun 15-19 - Camp Invention: Spark provide lunch?
Higgins Middle School - 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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