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Carroll Manor Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark

Carroll Manor Elementary School

Carroll Manor Elementary School hosts Camp Invention: Spark, a STEM-focused day camp for grades K-6, emphasizing hands-on innovation and problem-solving.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads successfully, directing to a specific Camp Invention program hosted at Carroll Manor Elementary School. Camp Invention is a national program developed by the National Inventors Hall of Fame, offering STEM-focused day camps for children in grades K-6. The website indicates that all program instructors are local educators and that all staff undergo background checks. The program for 2024 is called 'Spark' and features modules like 'Bot Annihilator' and 'Marble Arcade'. While Carroll Manor Elementary School is the host, the program itself is run by Camp Invention. The Camp Invention national program has a 4.7-star rating from over 1,000 Google reviews, with parents frequently praising the engaging activities and enthusiastic instructors. The camp is not individually ACA accredited, as it's a local host site for a national program. Social media handles for the national Camp Invention program are @campinvention on Instagram and 'campinvention' on Facebook.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Carroll Manor 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
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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: 5624 Adamstown Road, Adamstown, MD 21710
  • 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 Carroll Manor Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark

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