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Chatham Grove Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark

Chatham Grove Elementary School

Chatham Grove Elementary School hosts Camp Invention: Spark, a STEM-focused day camp for grades K-6, offering hands-on activities and creative problem-solving.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the official Camp Invention page for the 'Spark' program hosted at Chatham Grove Elementary School in Pittsboro, NC. This is a day camp for children in grades K-6. The program runs from July 22-26, 2024, from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM, with an extended day option until 5:30 PM. The curriculum is developed by the National Inventors Hall of Fame, focusing on STEM concepts through hands-on activities like building a 'bot-buddy' and designing a 'Marble Arcade.' The camp is hosted by Chatham Grove Elementary School, indicating a school-based program. There is no information regarding ACA accreditation for this specific site, nor state licensing details on the Camp Invention page. Google reviews for Chatham Grove Elementary School average 4.3 stars from 20 reviews, with parents generally praising the school environment. The Camp Invention website does not explicitly mention staff background checks for this specific location, nor does it list specific staff-to-camper ratios.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Chatham Grove 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
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: STEM
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 1301 Andrews Store Rd, Pittsboro, NC 27312
  • 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 Chatham Grove Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark

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