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WR Odell Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark

WR Odell Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark

Camp Invention: Spark at WR Odell Elementary offers a STEM-focused day camp experience for children, emphasizing hands-on innovation and creative problem-sol...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to a specific program listing for Camp Invention: Spark at WR Odell Elementary, indicating it is a day camp. The Camp Invention program is a national initiative by the National Inventors Hall of Fame, focusing on STEM education. While this specific location does not have independent Google reviews, the overall Camp Invention program generally receives positive feedback, with many locations averaging 4.5 stars or higher on Google Reviews, often praised for engaging activities and inspiring children. The website does not provide information on ACA accreditation for this specific location, nor does it list state licensing details. The program is designed for children in grades K-6, with activities like building a 'bot-buddy' and creating a 'Marble Arcade.' Social media handles for the broader Camp Invention organization are @campinvention on Instagram and CampInvention on Facebook. The site does not specify staff-to-camper ratios or explicitly mention background checks for staff at this particular location.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

WR Odell Elementary - 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
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Established
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Operator
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Details

  • Category: STEM
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 1885 Odell School Rd, Concord, NC 28027
  • Cost notes: 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16.

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about WR Odell Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark

What ages does WR Odell Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark accept?
WR Odell Elementary - 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 WR Odell Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark cost?
WR Odell Elementary - 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 WR Odell Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark's hours?
WR Odell Elementary - 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 WR Odell Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark provide lunch?
WR Odell Elementary - 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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