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Prettyboy Elementary School hosted at Hereford High School - Camp Invention: Spark

Prettyboy Elementary School hosted at Hereford High School

Camp Invention: Spark at Prettyboy Elementary School, hosted at Hereford High School, offers a STEM-focused day camp experience for K-6th graders, emphasizin...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads successfully, directing to a specific Camp Invention program hosted at Hereford High School for Prettyboy Elementary School students. Camp Invention is a national program of the National Inventors Hall of Fame, a non-profit organization. The program is a day camp, running from June 24-28, 2024, for grades K-6. The website mentions that all program materials are included and that local educators lead the programs, with leadership interns and counselors-in-training assisting. The Camp Invention website states that 'all program team members undergo a comprehensive background check.' While this specific location does not have individual Google reviews, the overall Camp Invention program has a Google rating of 4.8 stars from over 1,500 reviews, with many parents praising the engaging STEM activities and enthusiastic staff. The camp is not accredited by the ACA, nor does it list specific state licensing information on its page, as it operates under the umbrella of a national program often hosted by schools.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Prettyboy Elementary School hosted at Hereford High 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
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
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Details

  • Category: STEM
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 17301 York Rd, Parkton, MD 21120
  • 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 Prettyboy Elementary School hosted at Hereford High School - Camp Invention: Spark

What ages does Prettyboy Elementary School hosted at Hereford High School - Camp Invention: Spark accept?
Prettyboy Elementary School hosted at Hereford High 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 Prettyboy Elementary School hosted at Hereford High School - Camp Invention: Spark cost?
Prettyboy Elementary School hosted at Hereford High 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 Prettyboy Elementary School hosted at Hereford High School - Camp Invention: Spark's hours?
Prettyboy Elementary School hosted at Hereford High 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 Prettyboy Elementary School hosted at Hereford High School - Camp Invention: Spark?
Prettyboy Elementary School hosted at Hereford High School - Camp Invention: Spark is operated by a nonprofit organization. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Prettyboy Elementary School hosted at Hereford High School - Camp Invention: Spark provide lunch?
Prettyboy Elementary School hosted at Hereford High 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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