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North Ridge Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark

North Ridge Elementary School

Camp Invention: Spark at North Ridge Elementary School offers an engaging STEM day camp experience for K-6th graders, focusing on hands-on innovation and pro...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads successfully, directing to the Camp Invention program page for North Ridge Elementary School in Raleigh, NC. Camp Invention is a national program of the National Inventors Hall of Fame, a non-profit organization. The program is a day camp, running from June 24-28, 2024, for grades K-6. The website states that all Camp Invention programs are led by local educators and that 'all program staff are background checked.' While specific staff-to-camper ratios are not listed, the program's national scope suggests standardized operational procedures. Google reviews for 'Camp Invention' generally show positive feedback, with an average rating of 4.7 stars from over 1,000 reviews, praising its engaging activities and educational value. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory, which is common for school-based or national franchise programs that may rely on their own internal standards. Social media handles for the national program are @campinvention on Instagram and 'CampInvention' on Facebook.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

North Ridge 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
University 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: 7120 Harps Mill Road, Raleigh, NC 27615
  • 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 North Ridge Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark

What ages does North Ridge Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark accept?
North Ridge 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 North Ridge Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark cost?
North Ridge 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 North Ridge Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark's hours?
North Ridge 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 North Ridge Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark?
North Ridge Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark is operated by a university program. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does North Ridge Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark provide lunch?
North Ridge 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 North Ridge Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark compare to other stem camps in Raleigh?
North Ridge 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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