Northshore Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark
Camp Invention: Spark at Northshore Elementary offers K-6th graders hands-on STEM activities focused on innovation, creativity, and problem-solving.
▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to a specific Camp Invention program hosted at Northshore Elementary School. Camp Invention is a national program, and this particular offering is titled 'Spark' for grades K-6. The program runs from June 10-14, 2024, from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM. The website details the curriculum, which includes activities like 'Robotic Design Challenge' and 'Invention Celebration'. While the page provides information about the program's content and schedule, it does not offer details about staff-to-camper ratios, background check policies, or specific licensing information for this individual site. The camp is clearly a day program. The 'About Us' section for Camp Invention states it is a program of the National Inventors Hall of Fame.
Who thrives here Ages 5–12
Northshore 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
- Not listed
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: STEM
- Ages: 5–12
- Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
- Address: 110 Northshore Pkwy, Brandon, MS 39047
- Cost notes: 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Northshore Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark
- What ages does Northshore Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark accept?
- Northshore 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 Northshore Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark cost?
- Northshore Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
- What are Northshore Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark's hours?
- Northshore 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.
- Does Northshore Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark provide lunch?
- Northshore 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.
Planning guides
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- How to choose a summer camp · Use the decision checklist before you compare finalists.
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