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Piney Ridge Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark

Piney Ridge Elementary School

Camp Invention: Spark at Piney Ridge Elementary School offers K-6th graders an engaging STEM day camp experience focused on hands-on innovation and problem-s...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads as a legitimate page for Camp Invention: Spark at Piney Ridge Elementary School, part of the larger Camp Invention program. This is a day camp for children in grades K-6, running from June 24-28, 2024. The program is offered through Piney Ridge Elementary School, indicating a school-based owner type. The Camp Invention website states that all program directors and instructors are local educators and that all staff undergo background checks. The Camp Invention program generally receives positive feedback in Google reviews, with the main Camp Invention organization having a 4.8-star rating from over 1,000 reviews, often praised for its engaging STEM activities and enthusiastic staff. The curriculum is developed by the National Inventors Hall of Fame, suggesting a high-quality, educational focus on innovation and invention.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Piney Ridge 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: 6315 Freedom Ave, 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 Piney Ridge Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark

What ages does Piney Ridge Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark accept?
Piney Ridge 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 Piney Ridge Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark cost?
Piney Ridge 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 Piney Ridge Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark's hours?
Piney Ridge 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 Piney Ridge Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark?
Piney Ridge 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 Piney Ridge Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark provide lunch?
Piney Ridge 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 Piney Ridge Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark compare to other stem camps in Sykesville?
Piney Ridge 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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