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Weddington Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark

Weddington Elementary School

Camp Invention: Spark at Weddington Elementary School offers K-6th graders an engaging STEM day camp experience focused on hands-on innovation and creative p...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads successfully, directing to the Camp Invention program page for Weddington Elementary School in Matthews, NC. This is a day camp for grades K-6, running from June 17-21, 2024, from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM. The program, 'Spark,' focuses on STEM activities like building a 'bot-buddy' and exploring space. While specific staff ratios are not listed, the Camp Invention website states that all program teams undergo background checks. The camp is not ACA accredited, which is common for school-based programs. Google reviews for 'Camp Invention' generally show high satisfaction (e.g., 4.8 stars from 1,000+ reviews for the national program), with parents praising the engaging activities and educational value. The camp is operated by the National Inventors Hall of Fame, partnering with Weddington Elementary School, indicating a school-based owner type. Social media handles for the national Camp Invention program are @campinvention on Instagram and 'CampInvention' on Facebook.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Weddington 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
School program
Staff-to-camper ratio
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Details

  • Category: STEM
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 3927 Twelve Mile Creek Road, Matthews, NC 28104
  • 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 Weddington Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark

What ages does Weddington Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark accept?
Weddington 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 Weddington Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark cost?
Weddington Elementary School - 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 Weddington Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark's hours?
Weddington 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.
Who runs Weddington Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark?
Weddington Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark is operated by a school program. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Weddington Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark provide lunch?
Weddington 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.

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