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Chapel Hill Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark

Chapel Hill Elementary School

Camp Invention: Spark at Chapel Hill Elementary School offers a STEM-focused day camp experience for K-6th graders, emphasizing hands-on innovation and probl...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the official Camp Invention website, specifically for the 'Spark' program hosted at Chapel Hill Elementary School in Perry Hall, MD. This is a day camp designed for children in grades K-6. The program is part of the National Inventors Hall of Fame's Camp Invention initiative, which focuses on STEM education through hands-on activities. The website states that all program team members are required to complete a background check. While specific Google reviews for this particular location were not readily available, Camp Invention as a national program generally receives positive feedback, with a 4.7-star rating from over 1,000 reviews on Google for the overall program. The camp is not listed as ACA accredited. The owner type is a school hosting a national program. Social media presence is primarily through the national Camp Invention Facebook page.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Chapel Hill 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: 5–12
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 5200 East Joppa Road, Perry Hall, MD 21128
  • 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 Chapel Hill Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark

What ages does Chapel Hill Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark accept?
Chapel Hill 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 Chapel Hill Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark cost?
Chapel Hill 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 Chapel Hill Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark's hours?
Chapel Hill 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 Chapel Hill Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark?
Chapel Hill 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 Chapel Hill Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark provide lunch?
Chapel Hill 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.
How does Chapel Hill Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark compare to other stem camps in Perry Hall?
Chapel Hill Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark is one of 6 stem camps in Perry Hall that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.

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