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Arbutus Middle School - Camp Invention: Spark

Arbutus Middle School

Camp Invention: Spark at Arbutus Middle School 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, directing to a page for Camp Invention: Spark at Arbutus Middle School in Baltimore, MD. This is a day camp for children in grades K-6, running from June 24-28, 2024. The camp is part of the larger Camp Invention program, which is a product of the National Inventors Hall of Fame. The website does not provide specific information about ACA accreditation for this particular location, nor does it list state licensing details. There is no explicit mention of staff-to-camper ratios or background check policies on the specific camp page. Google reviews for 'Camp Invention' generally show a high satisfaction rate, with an average of 4.8 stars from over 1,000 reviews, often praising the engaging activities and educational value. The camp's curriculum focuses on hands-on STEM activities, including building and prototyping, which aligns with its 'Spark' theme.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Arbutus Middle 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

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Details

  • Category: STEM
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 5525 Shelbourne Rd, Baltimore, MD 21227
  • 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 Arbutus Middle School - Camp Invention: Spark

What ages does Arbutus Middle School - Camp Invention: Spark accept?
Arbutus Middle 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 Arbutus Middle School - Camp Invention: Spark cost?
Arbutus Middle 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 Arbutus Middle School - Camp Invention: Spark's hours?
Arbutus Middle 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.
Does Arbutus Middle School - Camp Invention: Spark provide lunch?
Arbutus Middle 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.
How does Arbutus Middle School - Camp Invention: Spark compare to other stem camps in Baltimore?
Arbutus Middle School - Camp Invention: Spark is one of 10 stem camps in Baltimore that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.

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