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Kensington Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark

Kensington Elementary

Kensington Elementary hosts Camp Invention: Spark, a STEM-focused day camp for grades K-6, offering hands-on activities like building a Optibot and designing...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads successfully, detailing the Camp Invention: Spark program hosted at Kensington Elementary in Waxhaw, NC. This is a day camp for children in grades K-6, running from June 24-28, 2024, from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM. The program focuses on STEM activities, including building an Optibot, designing a Marble Arcade, and exploring flight. While Kensington Elementary is the host, the program itself is run by Camp Invention, a national program of the National Inventors Hall of Fame. The Camp Invention website states that all program instructors are local educators and that comprehensive background checks are conducted on all team members. Camp Invention has a strong online presence, with an Instagram handle @campinvention and a Facebook handle campinvention. Google reviews for 'Camp Invention' generally show a positive rating, often around 4.5 stars, with parents frequently praising the engaging and educational nature of the activities. No specific ACA accreditation was found for this particular host site, nor is a state license number listed, as it operates under the umbrella of a school and a national program.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Kensington Elementary - 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
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Details

  • Category: STEM
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 8701 Kensington Dr, Waxhaw, NC 28173
  • 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 Kensington Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark

What ages does Kensington Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark accept?
Kensington Elementary - 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 Kensington Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark cost?
Kensington Elementary - 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 Kensington Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark's hours?
Kensington Elementary - 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 Kensington Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark?
Kensington Elementary - 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 Kensington Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark provide lunch?
Kensington Elementary - 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.

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