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Nantucket Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark

Nantucket Elementary School

Camp Invention: Spark at Nantucket 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 to a specific Camp Invention program hosted at Nantucket Elementary School in Crofton, MD. This is a day camp for children in grades K-6, running from June 24-28, 2024. The program is part of the larger Camp Invention network, which is a product of the National Inventors Hall of Fame. The Camp Invention website states that all program directors are local educators and that staff undergo background checks. While this specific location does not have individual reviews, the overall Camp Invention program has a 5-star rating on Google based on 1,000+ reviews, with parents frequently praising the engaging activities and the positive impact on their children's interest in STEM. The camp focuses on hands-on STEM activities, including building and prototyping, with themes like 'Marble Run Mania' and 'Mini Golf Design'.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Nantucket 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
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Details

  • Category: STEM
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 2350 Nantucket Dr, Crofton, MD 21114
  • 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 Nantucket Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark

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