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Friendship United Methodist Church - Camp Invention: Spark

Friendship United Methodist Church

Camp Invention: Spark at Friendship United Methodist Church offers a STEM-focused day camp experience for children, emphasizing hands-on innovation and creat...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to a specific Camp Invention program hosted at Friendship United Methodist Church. Camp Invention is a national STEM program developed by the National Inventors Hall of Fame, focusing on hands-on activities and innovation for children in grades K-6. The website states that all program team members undergo background checks, indicating a commitment to safety. While specific reviews for this particular location are not readily available, Camp Invention generally holds a high reputation, with a Google review rating of 4.8 stars from over 1,000 reviews for the national program. The camp is a day program, and its owner type is a church, serving as a host site for the Camp Invention curriculum. There is no indication of ACA accreditation for this specific site, which is common for host-site programs.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Friendship United Methodist Church - 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
Faith-based organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: STEM
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 22 Friendship Road, Friendship, MD 20758
  • 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 Friendship United Methodist Church - Camp Invention: Spark

What ages does Friendship United Methodist Church - Camp Invention: Spark accept?
Friendship United Methodist Church - 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 Friendship United Methodist Church - Camp Invention: Spark cost?
Friendship United Methodist Church - 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 Friendship United Methodist Church - Camp Invention: Spark's hours?
Friendship United Methodist Church - 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 Friendship United Methodist Church - Camp Invention: Spark?
Friendship United Methodist Church - Camp Invention: Spark is operated by a faith-based organization. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Friendship United Methodist Church - Camp Invention: Spark provide lunch?
Friendship United Methodist Church - 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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