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Manchester Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark

Manchester Elementary School

Camp Invention: Spark at Manchester Elementary School offers K-6th graders hands-on STEM activities focused on innovation, problem-solving, and creative thin...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads to a specific Camp Invention program hosted at Manchester Elementary School in Manchester, MD. This is a day camp for children in grades K-6, running from June 24-28, 2024. The program, titled 'Spark,' focuses on STEM education through hands-on activities like building a 'bot-buddy' and exploring flight. Camp Invention is a program of the National Inventors Hall of Fame, which states on its website that all program instructors are local educators and that staff undergo background checks. While this specific location does not have individual Google reviews, Camp Invention as a national program generally receives positive feedback, with a 4.7-star rating from over 2,000 reviews on Google for its national presence. The camp is not ACA accredited, which is common for school-hosted day programs. Social media handles for the national program are @campinvention on Instagram and CampInvention on Facebook.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Manchester 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
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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: 3224 York St, Manchester, MD 21102
  • 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 Manchester Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark

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