St. Joan of Arc School - Camp Invention: Spark
Camp Invention: Spark at St. Joan of Arc School offers a STEM-focused day camp experience for K-6th graders, emphasizing hands-on innovation and problem-solv...
▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads successfully, directing to the Camp Invention program page hosted at St. Joan of Arc School in Aberdeen, MD. This is a day camp for children in grades K-6, running from June 24-28, 2024. The program is part of the larger Camp Invention initiative, which is a program of the National Inventors Hall of Fame. The Camp Invention website states that all program staff are background checked. While St. Joan of Arc School is the host, the program content and structure are provided by Camp Invention. Google reviews for 'Camp Invention' generally show a 5-star rating across over 1,000 reviews, with parents frequently praising the engaging activities and positive impact on their children's interest in STEM. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory. The owner type is a school hosting a national program.
Who thrives here Ages 5–12
St. Joan of Arc 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
- Not listed
Details
- Category: STEM
- Ages: 5–12
- Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
- Address: 230 S Law St, Aberdeen, MD 21001
- 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 St. Joan of Arc School - Camp Invention: Spark
- What ages does St. Joan of Arc School - Camp Invention: Spark accept?
- St. Joan of Arc 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 St. Joan of Arc School - Camp Invention: Spark cost?
- St. Joan of Arc 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 St. Joan of Arc School - Camp Invention: Spark's hours?
- St. Joan of Arc 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 St. Joan of Arc School - Camp Invention: Spark?
- St. Joan of Arc 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 St. Joan of Arc School - Camp Invention: Spark provide lunch?
- St. Joan of Arc 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.
Planning guides
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