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Bessie Buker Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark

Bessie Buker Elementary School

Camp Invention: Spark at Bessie Buker Elementary School offers a STEM-focused day camp experience for children in grades K-6, emphasizing hands-on innovation...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads successfully as a program page for Camp Invention: Spark, hosted at Bessie Buker Elementary School in Wenham, MA. Camp Invention is a national program of the National Inventors Hall of Fame, a non-profit organization, which partners with schools to host their camps. The program is designed for children in grades K-6 and focuses on STEM education through hands-on activities. The website mentions that all program instructors are local educators and that all staff and volunteers undergo background checks. While specific staff-to-camper ratios are not listed, the program is well-established nationally. Google reviews for 'Camp Invention' generally show a high rating, often above 4.5 stars, across various locations, with parents frequently praising the engaging activities and educational value. The camp operates as a day camp, typically running for one week. Social media handles for the overarching Camp Invention program are @campinvention on Instagram and 'CampInvention' on Facebook.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Bessie Buker 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
University program
Staff-to-camper ratio
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Details

  • Category: STEM
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 1 School St, Wenham, MA 01984
  • 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 Bessie Buker Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark

What ages does Bessie Buker Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark accept?
Bessie Buker 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 Bessie Buker Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark cost?
Bessie Buker 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 Bessie Buker Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark's hours?
Bessie Buker 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 Bessie Buker Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark?
Bessie Buker Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark is operated by a university program. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Bessie Buker Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark provide lunch?
Bessie Buker 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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