Southwest Elementary School - Jun 15-19 - Camp Invention: Spark
Camp Invention: Spark at Southwest Elementary School offers an engaging STEM day camp experience for children, focusing on hands-on innovation and creative p...
▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to a specific Camp Invention program page for Southwest Elementary School, offering a day camp from June 15-19. Camp Invention is a national program by the National Inventors Hall of Fame. The website mentions that all Camp Invention program staff are background checked. While specific Google reviews for this particular school location and date are not readily available, Camp Invention as a whole generally receives positive feedback, with an average Google rating of 4.8 stars from over 1,000 reviews, often praising its engaging STEM activities. The program is a day camp, and the owner type is 'unknown' for the specific school, though Camp Invention itself is a non-profit initiative. The site lists social media handles for the broader Camp Invention program as @campinvention on Instagram and CampInvention on Facebook. No ACA accreditation was found for this specific program location.
Who thrives here Ages 5–12
Southwest 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
- 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: 1631 Southwest School Rd, Clemmons, NC 27012
- Phone: (800) 968-4332
- Cost notes: 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Southwest Elementary School - Jun 15-19 - Camp Invention: Spark
- What ages does Southwest Elementary School - Jun 15-19 - Camp Invention: Spark accept?
- Southwest 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 Southwest Elementary School - Jun 15-19 - Camp Invention: Spark cost?
- Southwest Elementary School - Jun 15-19 - 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 Southwest Elementary School - Jun 15-19 - Camp Invention: Spark's hours?
- Southwest 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 Southwest Elementary School - Jun 15-19 - Camp Invention: Spark provide lunch?
- Southwest 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.
Planning guides
Editorial checklists to use before you compare Southwest Elementary School - Jun 15-19 - Camp Invention: Spark with other camps.
- How to choose a summer camp · Use the decision checklist before you compare finalists.
- STEM summer camps guide · Compare projects, staff fit, and age-readiness signals.
- Summer camp pricing in 2026 · Benchmark weekly cost before you commit a deposit.
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