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St. Mary Catholic School - Camp Invention: Spark

St. Mary Catholic School - Camp Invention: Spark

St. Mary Catholic School hosts Camp Invention: Spark, a STEM-focused day camp for K-6th graders, emphasizing hands-on innovation and problem-solving.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to a specific Camp Invention program hosted at St. Mary Catholic School. This is a day camp for children in grades K-6, focusing on STEM activities through the 'Spark' curriculum. The camp is part of the larger Camp Invention network, which is a program of the National Inventors Hall of Fame, indicating a well-established and professionally developed curriculum. While the page confirms the location and program type, it lacks specific operational details for this particular site, such as staff ratios, background check information, or health policies. The 'owner type' is inferred as 'school' because St. Mary Catholic School is listed as the host, but the program itself is run by Camp Invention.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

St. Mary Catholic 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: 218 W Washington St, Hagerstown, MD 21740
  • Cost notes: 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16.

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about St. Mary Catholic School - Camp Invention: Spark

What ages does St. Mary Catholic School - Camp Invention: Spark accept?
St. Mary Catholic 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 St. Mary Catholic School - Camp Invention: Spark cost?
St. Mary Catholic School - Camp Invention: Spark doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
What are St. Mary Catholic School - Camp Invention: Spark's hours?
St. Mary Catholic 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 St. Mary Catholic School - Camp Invention: Spark?
St. Mary Catholic 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 St. Mary Catholic School - Camp Invention: Spark provide lunch?
St. Mary Catholic 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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