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Belvedere Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark

Belvedere Elementary School

Camp Invention: Spark at Belvedere Elementary School offers a STEM-focused day camp experience for K-6th graders, emphasizing hands-on innovation and problem...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads successfully, directing to a specific Camp Invention program hosted at Belvedere Elementary School in Arnold, MD. This is a day camp for grades K-6, running from July 29 - August 2, 2024. The program is part of the larger Camp Invention initiative by the National Inventors Hall of Fame, which has a 4.8-star rating from over 1,000 reviews on Google. The Camp Invention website states that all program teams undergo comprehensive background checks. The program focuses on STEM education through hands-on activities like building a 'Marble Arcade' and exploring 'Robotic Aquatics.' While the specific Belvedere Elementary program is not individually accredited by the ACA, the overall Camp Invention program is well-established. The camp is owned and operated by the National Inventors Hall of Fame, a non-profit organization, and hosted at a public elementary school. The main Camp Invention Facebook page is 'CampInvention'.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Belvedere 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: 360 Broadwater Rd, Arnold, MD 21012
  • 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 Belvedere Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark

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