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Morehead Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark

Morehead Elementary School

Camp Invention: Spark at Morehead Elementary School offers a STEM-focused day camp experience for children in grades K-6, featuring hands-on activities and c...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads successfully, directing to a specific Camp Invention program hosted at Morehead Elementary School. 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 National Inventors Hall of Fame's Camp Invention initiative, which focuses on STEM education through hands-on activities. The website mentions that all program instructors are local educators and that background checks are conducted on all staff. While specific Google reviews for this particular Morehead Elementary School Camp Invention were not readily available, the overall Camp Invention program generally receives positive feedback for its engaging curriculum. The camp is not accredited by the ACA, and no state license number is provided on the site, as it is likely operating under the school's umbrella. The program is owned and operated in partnership with the school, making its owner type 'school'.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Morehead 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: 3316 Arendell St., Morehead City, NC 28557
  • 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 Morehead Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark

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