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Pearsontown Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark

Pearsontown Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark

Camp Invention: Spark at Pearsontown Elementary School offers a STEM-focused day camp experience for K-6th graders, featuring hands-on activities and creativ...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to a specific Camp Invention program at Pearsontown Elementary School, indicating it is a day camp for grades K-6. The camp is part of the larger Camp Invention national program, which is a product of the National Inventors Hall of Fame. The website states that 'all Camp Invention program teams are thoroughly vetted, including federal and state background checks' (invent.org/about/safety-and-well-being). While the specific Pearsontown Elementary School camp does not list its own accreditation, the national program emphasizes safety and well-being. The camp focuses on STEM activities, as evidenced by the 'Spark' theme and descriptions of activities like 'Robotic Design Challenge' and 'Game Changer' (invent.org/program-search/camp-invention/nc21/10681). The owner type is listed as 'unknown' because while it's hosted at a school, the program itself is run by a national non-profit organization, and the specific relationship isn't detailed enough to categorize definitively.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Pearsontown 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
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Staff-to-camper ratio
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Details

  • Category: STEM
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 4915 Barbee Rd, Durham, NC 27713
  • Cost notes: 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Pearsontown Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark

What ages does Pearsontown Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark accept?
Pearsontown 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 Pearsontown Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark cost?
Pearsontown 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 Pearsontown Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark's hours?
Pearsontown 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 Pearsontown Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark provide lunch?
Pearsontown 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.
How does Pearsontown Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark compare to other stem camps in Durham?
Pearsontown Elementary School - 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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