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Swift Creek at Dillard Drive Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark

Swift Creek at Dillard Drive Elementary School

Camp Invention: Spark at Swift Creek Elementary offers an engaging STEM day camp experience for K-6th graders, focusing on hands-on innovation and problem-so...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads as a legitimate page for Camp Invention: Spark, hosted at Swift Creek Elementary School in Raleigh, NC. Camp Invention is a program of the National Inventors Hall of Fame, a non-profit organization. The camp is a day program for children in grades K-6, running from June 24-28, 2024. The website mentions that all program team members are background checked and trained. While this specific location does not have individual Google reviews, Camp Invention as a national program generally receives positive feedback, with a 4.8-star rating from over 1,000 reviews on Google for its main organization. The program focuses on STEM activities, including building a 'Marble Arcade' and exploring 'Robotic Aquatics.' 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

Swift Creek at Dillard Drive 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
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
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Details

  • Category: STEM
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 5018 Dillard Dr, Raleigh, NC 27606
  • 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 Swift Creek at Dillard Drive Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark

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