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Durham School of the Arts - Camp Invention: Spark

Durham School of the Arts

Camp Invention: Spark at Durham School of the Arts offers an engaging STEM day camp experience for children in grades K-6, focusing on hands-on innovation an...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads successfully, directing to a specific Camp Invention program hosted at Durham School of the Arts. This is a day camp for children in grades K-6, running from June 24-28, 2024, from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM. The program is part of the larger Camp Invention initiative, which emphasizes STEM education through hands-on activities and challenges. The website mentions that all program instructors are local educators and that background checks are conducted for all staff. While specific Google reviews for 'Durham School of the Arts - Camp Invention: Spark' were not readily available, Camp Invention as a national program generally receives positive feedback for its engaging curriculum. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory. The owner type is unknown, as it's a program hosted by a school but run by a national organization.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Durham School of the Arts - 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

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Details

  • Category: STEM
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 400 North Duke Street, Durham, NC 27701
  • 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 Durham School of the Arts - Camp Invention: Spark

What ages does Durham School of the Arts - Camp Invention: Spark accept?
Durham School of the Arts - 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 Durham School of the Arts - Camp Invention: Spark cost?
Durham School of the Arts - 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 Durham School of the Arts - Camp Invention: Spark's hours?
Durham School of the Arts - 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 Durham School of the Arts - Camp Invention: Spark provide lunch?
Durham School of the Arts - 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 Durham School of the Arts - Camp Invention: Spark compare to other stem camps in Durham?
Durham School of the Arts - Camp Invention: Spark is one of 6 stem camps in Durham 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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