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▌ STEM · Ages 5–12

First Impressions Academy - Camp Invention: Spark

First Impressions Academy

First Impressions Academy hosts Camp Invention: Spark, a STEM-focused day camp in Fayetteville, NC, offering hands-on activities for children in grades K-6.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to a specific Camp Invention program hosted at First Impressions Academy in Fayetteville, NC. Camp Invention is a national STEM program developed by the National Inventors Hall of Fame, offering a curriculum focused on innovation and invention for children in grades K-6. The website mentions that all Camp Invention programs are led by local educators and that staff undergo background checks. The program is a day camp, running from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM. While the specific host site, First Impressions Academy, is not individually accredited by the ACA, Camp Invention itself is a well-established national program. Google reviews for 'Camp Invention' generally show a positive sentiment, with an average rating of 4.8 stars from over 1,000 reviews, praising the engaging activities and educational value. Social media handles for the overarching Camp Invention program are @campinvention on Instagram and 'CampInvention' on Facebook.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

First Impressions Academy - 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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Details

  • Category: STEM
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 6965 Nexus Court, Fayetteville, NC 28304
  • 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 First Impressions Academy - Camp Invention: Spark

What ages does First Impressions Academy - Camp Invention: Spark accept?
First Impressions Academy - 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 First Impressions Academy - Camp Invention: Spark cost?
First Impressions Academy - 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 First Impressions Academy - Camp Invention: Spark's hours?
First Impressions Academy - 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 First Impressions Academy - Camp Invention: Spark provide lunch?
First Impressions Academy - 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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