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East Clayton Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark

East Clayton Elementary School

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

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads successfully, directing to a specific Camp Invention program hosted at East Clayton Elementary School. This is a day camp for children in grades K-6, running from June 24-28, 2024. The program is part of the larger Camp Invention initiative by the National Inventors Hall of Fame, which has been operating for over 30 years. The website states that all program team members are background checked. While specific Google reviews for this particular elementary school's Camp Invention were not readily available, Camp Invention as a national program generally receives positive feedback, with a 4.6-star rating from over 1,000 reviews on Google for the main organization. The camp focuses on STEM activities, including building a 'Mimicbot' and exploring 'Robotic Aquatics.' The owner type is a school, hosting a national program. There is no specific staff-to-camper ratio listed on the page, nor is there information about state licensing for this specific program, as it's a hosted event rather than a standalone camp facility.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

East Clayton 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
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: STEM
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 2075 NC Highway 42 East, Clayton, NC 27527
  • 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 East Clayton Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark

What ages does East Clayton Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark accept?
East Clayton 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 East Clayton Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark cost?
East Clayton 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 East Clayton Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark's hours?
East Clayton 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 East Clayton Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark?
East Clayton 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 East Clayton Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark provide lunch?
East Clayton 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.

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