Rocky Point Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark
Camp Invention: Spark at Rocky Point Elementary School offers a STEM-focused day camp experience for children, emphasizing hands-on innovation and creative p...
▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to a specific Camp Invention program hosted at Rocky Point Elementary School in Rocky Point, NC. Camp Invention is a national STEM program, and this specific location offers the 'Spark' curriculum. The program is a day camp, running from June 24-28, 2024, from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM, for grades K-6. The website states that all program team members are background checked. While there are no specific Google reviews for this individual school's Camp Invention program, Camp Invention as a whole generally receives positive feedback, with a 4.8-star rating from 1.2K reviews on Google for their main organization. The camp is owned by the school, hosting the national program. No ACA accreditation was found for this specific location, nor was state licensing information readily available on the program page.
Who thrives here Ages 5–12
Rocky Point 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
Details
- Category: STEM
- Ages: 5–12
- Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
- Address: 255 Elementary School Road, Rocky Point, NC 28457
- 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 Rocky Point Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark
- What ages does Rocky Point Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark accept?
- Rocky Point 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 Rocky Point Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark cost?
- Rocky Point 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 Rocky Point Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark's hours?
- Rocky Point 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 Rocky Point Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark?
- Rocky Point 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 Rocky Point Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark provide lunch?
- Rocky Point 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.
Planning guides
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- How to choose a summer camp · Use the decision checklist before you compare finalists.
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