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Lacy Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark

Lacy Elementary School

Camp Invention: Spark at Lacy Elementary School offers an engaging STEM-focused day camp experience for children, featuring hands-on activities and creative ...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to a specific program listing for Camp Invention: Spark at Lacy Elementary School in Raleigh, NC, which is part of the larger Camp Invention national program. Camp Invention is a STEM-focused day camp for children, emphasizing hands-on activities and invention. The program is affiliated with the National Inventors Hall of Fame. While this specific location does not have independent Google reviews, the overall Camp Invention program has a strong reputation, with many positive reviews for its engaging curriculum. The website does not provide information on ACA accreditation, state licensing, or specific staff-to-camper ratios for this particular location. The program is designed for elementary school-aged children, offering a full-day experience. Social media handles for the broader Camp Invention program are @campinvention on Instagram and 'campinvention' on Facebook.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Lacy 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

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ACA accredited
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Details

  • Category: STEM
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 2001 Lake Boone Trail, Raleigh, NC 27607
  • 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 Lacy Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark

What ages does Lacy Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark accept?
Lacy 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 Lacy Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark cost?
Lacy 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 Lacy Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark's hours?
Lacy 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 Lacy Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark provide lunch?
Lacy 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 Lacy Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark compare to other stem camps in Raleigh?
Lacy Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark is one of 6 stem camps in Raleigh 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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