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Mechanicsville Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark

Mechanicsville Elementary School

Camp Invention: Spark at Mechanicsville Elementary School offers an engaging STEM day camp experience for K-6th graders, focusing on hands-on innovation and ...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads successfully, directing to a specific Camp Invention program hosted at Mechanicsville Elementary School. Camp Invention is a national program developed by the National Inventors Hall of Fame, offering STEM-focused day camps for children in grades K-6. The website highlights that all program team members are background checked and trained. While this specific location does not have independent Google reviews, the overall Camp Invention program generally receives positive feedback, with a Google rating of 4.7 stars from over 1,000 reviews, often praised for its engaging activities and educational value. The program is a day camp, and its owner type is a school, hosting the national Camp Invention curriculum. Social media handles for the overarching Camp Invention program are @campinvention on Instagram and 'campinvention' on Facebook.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Mechanicsville 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: 3838 Sykesville Rd, Sykesville, MD 21784
  • 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 Mechanicsville Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark

What ages does Mechanicsville Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark accept?
Mechanicsville 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 Mechanicsville Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark cost?
Mechanicsville 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 Mechanicsville Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark's hours?
Mechanicsville 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 Mechanicsville Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark?
Mechanicsville 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 Mechanicsville Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark provide lunch?
Mechanicsville 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 Mechanicsville Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark compare to other stem camps in Sykesville?
Mechanicsville Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark is one of 5 stem camps in Sykesville 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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