Maryvale Preparatory School - Camp Invention: Spark
Maryvale Preparatory School hosts Camp Invention: Spark, a STEM-focused day camp for grades K-6, offering hands-on activities designed to foster creativity a...
▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to a specific Camp Invention program hosted at Maryvale Preparatory School. Camp Invention is a national STEM program for grades K-6, focusing on innovation, creativity, and problem-solving. The website states that all Camp Invention programs are led by local educators and that staff undergo background checks. The program is a day camp, running from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM. While Maryvale Preparatory School is the host, the program itself is run by Camp Invention, which is a program of the National Inventors Hall of Fame. Google reviews for 'Camp Invention' generally show high satisfaction, with an average rating of 4.8 stars from over 1,000 reviews, praising the engaging activities and educational value. The specific Maryvale Preparatory School location does not have independent reviews for the Camp Invention program. The camp is not ACA accredited, as it is a specific program hosted by a school rather than a standalone camp. Social media handles for the overarching Camp Invention program are @campinvention on Instagram and 'CampInvention' on Facebook.
Who thrives here Ages 5–12
Maryvale Preparatory 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
Details
- Category: STEM
- Ages: 5–12
- Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
- Address: 11300 Falls Rd, Lutherville, MD 21093
- 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 Maryvale Preparatory School - Camp Invention: Spark
- What ages does Maryvale Preparatory School - Camp Invention: Spark accept?
- Maryvale Preparatory 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 Maryvale Preparatory School - Camp Invention: Spark cost?
- Maryvale Preparatory 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 Maryvale Preparatory School - Camp Invention: Spark's hours?
- Maryvale Preparatory 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 Maryvale Preparatory School - Camp Invention: Spark?
- Maryvale Preparatory 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 Maryvale Preparatory School - Camp Invention: Spark provide lunch?
- Maryvale Preparatory 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.
Planning guides
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- How to choose a summer camp · Use the decision checklist before you compare finalists.
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