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Washington Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark

Washington Elementary School

Camp Invention: Spark at Washington Elementary School offers a STEM-focused day camp experience for K-6th graders, emphasizing hands-on innovation and proble...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads successfully, directing to a specific Camp Invention program hosted at Washington Elementary School in Raleigh, NC. This is a day camp for grades K-6, running from June 24-28, 2024. The program is part of the larger Camp Invention network, which is a program of the National Inventors Hall of Fame. The Camp Invention website states that all program staff and volunteers undergo background checks. While this specific location does not have individual Google reviews, the overall Camp Invention program has a strong reputation, with a 4.7-star rating from 1,000+ Google reviews, frequently praised for its engaging, hands-on STEM activities. The camp is owned by a school, hosting a national curriculum. Social media handles for the overarching Camp Invention program are @campinvention on Instagram and 'campinvention' on Facebook.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Washington 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
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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: 1000 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh, NC 27601
  • 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 Washington Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark

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