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The New Century School - Camp Invention: Spark

The New Century School

Camp Invention: Spark at The New Century 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 a specific Camp Invention program hosted at The New Century School in Baltimore, MD. This is a day camp for children in grades K-6, running from July 8-12, 2024. The program, 'Spark,' focuses on STEM activities, including creating a 'Marble Arcade,' designing 'Mini Golf' courses, and exploring 'Robotic Aquatics.' The Camp Invention website states that all program staff are background checked and trained. While Camp Invention is a national program, this specific location is not individually accredited by the ACA. Google reviews for 'Camp Invention' generally show positive feedback, with a 4.7-star rating from over 1,000 reviews, often praising the engaging activities and enthusiastic staff. The program is designed to foster creativity and problem-solving skills through hands-on projects.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

The New Century 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: 724 South Ann Street, Baltimore, MD 21231
  • 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 The New Century School - Camp Invention: Spark

What ages does The New Century School - Camp Invention: Spark accept?
The New Century 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 The New Century School - Camp Invention: Spark cost?
The New Century 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 The New Century School - Camp Invention: Spark's hours?
The New Century 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 The New Century School - Camp Invention: Spark provide lunch?
The New Century 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 The New Century School - Camp Invention: Spark compare to other stem camps in Baltimore?
The New Century 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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