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Sudbury Parks and Rec at Fairbank Community Center - Camp Invention: Spark

Sudbury Parks and Rec at Fairbank Community Center

Camp Invention: Spark at Sudbury Parks and Rec offers an engaging STEM day camp experience for children in grades K-6, focusing on hands-on innovation and cr...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads successfully, detailing Camp Invention: Spark hosted by Sudbury Parks and Rec at the Fairbank Community Center. This is a day camp program for children in grades K-6, running from July 8-12, 2024. The website highlights a curriculum developed by the National Inventors Hall of Fame, focusing on hands-on STEM activities like creating a 'Marble Arcade' and designing 'Mini Golf' courses. While specific staff ratios are not listed, the Camp Invention website states that all program staff undergo background checks. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory. Google reviews for 'Camp Invention' generally show high satisfaction, with many locations averaging 4.5+ stars, praising the engaging activities and educational value. The program is part of a larger national initiative, suggesting a standardized and well-developed curriculum.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Sudbury Parks and Rec at Fairbank Community Center - 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
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ACA accredited
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Details

  • Category: STEM
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 40 Fairbank Road, Sudbury, MA 01776
  • 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 Sudbury Parks and Rec at Fairbank Community Center - Camp Invention: Spark

What ages does Sudbury Parks and Rec at Fairbank Community Center - Camp Invention: Spark accept?
Sudbury Parks and Rec at Fairbank Community Center - 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 Sudbury Parks and Rec at Fairbank Community Center - Camp Invention: Spark cost?
Sudbury Parks and Rec at Fairbank Community Center - 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 Sudbury Parks and Rec at Fairbank Community Center - Camp Invention: Spark's hours?
Sudbury Parks and Rec at Fairbank Community Center - 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 Sudbury Parks and Rec at Fairbank Community Center - Camp Invention: Spark provide lunch?
Sudbury Parks and Rec at Fairbank Community Center - 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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