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Heather Hills Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark

Heather Hills Elementary School

Camp Invention: Spark at Heather Hills Elementary School offers a STEM-focused day camp experience for children in grades K-6, featuring hands-on activities ...

▌ Editor's read Camp Invention: Spark at Heather Hills Elementary School is a day camp for grades K-6, focusing on STEM education through hands-on activities. The program is offered by the National Inventors Hall of Fame, which develops the curriculum and provides materials. The specific location page on invent.org indicates the camp runs from July 22-26, 2024, from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM, with extended day options available. The camp is hosted at Heather Hills Elementary School, suggesting a school-based owner type. There is no mention of ACA accreditation for this specific program. Google reviews for 'Camp Invention' generally show positive feedback, with an average rating of 4.7 stars from over 1,000 reviews, praising its engaging and educational content. However, specific reviews for the Heather Hills Elementary School location were not readily available. The website does not provide information on staff-to-camper ratios or explicit background check policies for this particular site, though the broader Camp Invention organization likely has such protocols.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Heather Hills 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
Not listed
Operator
School program
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: STEM
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 12605 Heming Lane, Bowie, MD 20716
  • 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 Heather Hills Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark

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