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Blue Heron Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark

Blue Heron Elementary School

Blue Heron Elementary School hosts Camp Invention: Spark, a STEM-focused day camp designed to inspire creativity and innovation in children through hands-on ...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads successfully and is a specific program page for Camp Invention: Spark at Blue Heron Elementary School in New Market, MD. This is a day camp program, not an overnight one. The camp is part of the larger Camp Invention national program, which is run by the National Inventors Hall of Fame. The website mentions that all program team members are background checked and trained. While specific reviews for the Blue Heron Elementary School location are not readily available, the overall Camp Invention program generally receives positive feedback, with a Google rating of 4.7 stars from over 1,000 reviews for the main Camp Invention entity. The program focuses on STEM education through hands-on activities and challenges. The camp is hosted at a school, indicating a partnership between the national program and a local educational institution.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Blue Heron 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
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: STEM
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 7100 Eaglehead Drive, New Market, MD 21774
  • 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 Blue Heron Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark

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