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Oakdale Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark

Oakdale Elementary School

Camp Invention: Spark at Oakdale Elementary School offers a STEM-focused day camp experience for children, emphasizing hands-on innovation and creative probl...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to a specific Camp Invention program hosted at Oakdale Elementary School in Ijamsville, MD. Camp Invention is a national program developed by the National Inventors Hall of Fame, focusing on STEM education through hands-on activities. The website indicates that all Camp Invention programs are led by local educators and that all program team members undergo background checks. The program is a day camp, running from June 24-28, 2024, from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM. While Oakdale Elementary School is the host, the program content and structure are standardized by Camp Invention. There is no specific ACA accreditation for this individual site, as Camp Invention operates through various host locations. Google reviews for 'Camp Invention' generally show positive feedback, with a rating of 4.6 stars from over 1,000 reviews, often praising the engaging curriculum and enthusiastic staff. Specific reviews for the Oakdale Elementary location were not readily available, but the overall program reputation is strong.
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Who thrives here Ages 6–12

Oakdale 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: 6–12
  • Address: 5830 Oakdale School Rd, Ijamsville, MD 21754
  • 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 Oakdale Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark

What ages does Oakdale Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark accept?
Oakdale Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark is open to children ages 6–12. 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 Oakdale Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark cost?
Oakdale 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.
Who runs Oakdale Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark?
Oakdale 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 Oakdale Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark provide lunch?
Oakdale 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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