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Mechanicsville Elementary School - Jun 15-19 - Camp Invention: Spark

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

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads to a specific Camp Invention program at Mechanicsville Elementary School in Sykesville, MD, for the 'Spark' theme. Camp Invention is a national program of the National Inventors Hall of Fame, offering STEM-focused day camps for grades K-6. The website states that all Camp Invention programs are led by local educators and that staff undergo background checks. While specific Google reviews for this particular Mechanicsville Elementary School session are not readily available, Camp Invention as a whole generally receives positive feedback, often around 4.5 stars on various platforms, praising its engaging curriculum and hands-on activities. The program is not ACA accredited, which is common for school-based day camps. The owner type is 'unknown' as it's a program hosted at a school, rather than the school itself being the camp owner. Social media handles for the national Camp Invention program are @campinvention on Instagram and 'campinvention' on Facebook.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Mechanicsville Elementary School - Jun 15-19 - 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

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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 - Jun 15-19 - Camp Invention: Spark

What ages does Mechanicsville Elementary School - Jun 15-19 - Camp Invention: Spark accept?
Mechanicsville Elementary School - Jun 15-19 - 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 - Jun 15-19 - Camp Invention: Spark cost?
Mechanicsville Elementary School - Jun 15-19 - 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 - Jun 15-19 - Camp Invention: Spark's hours?
Mechanicsville Elementary School - Jun 15-19 - 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.
Does Mechanicsville Elementary School - Jun 15-19 - Camp Invention: Spark provide lunch?
Mechanicsville Elementary School - Jun 15-19 - 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 - Jun 15-19 - Camp Invention: Spark compare to other stem camps in Sykesville?
Mechanicsville Elementary School - Jun 15-19 - 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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