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Merritt Memorial School - Camp Invention: Spark

Merritt Memorial School

Camp Invention: Spark at Merritt Memorial School offers a week-long STEM day camp experience for K-6th graders, focusing on hands-on innovation and problem-s...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads successfully, directing to a specific Camp Invention program hosted at Merritt Memorial School in Cresskill, NJ. This is a day camp for children in grades K-6, running from July 8-12, 2024. The program, 'Spark,' features modules like 'Marble Run Mania,' 'Action & Adventure,' 'Invention Celebration,' and 'Game Changer.' While Merritt Memorial School is the host, the program itself is run by Camp Invention, an initiative of the National Inventors Hall of Fame. The Camp Invention website mentions that all program directors and instructors undergo background checks. The overall Camp Invention program has a Google review rating of 4.8 stars from over 1,000 reviews, with many parents praising the engaging and educational activities. Social media handles for the broader Camp Invention organization are @campinvention on Instagram and 'campinvention' on Facebook. No specific state license number for this particular camp location was found, nor is it ACA accredited as it's a program hosted by a school rather than a standalone camp facility.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Merritt Memorial 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
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Operator
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Details

  • Category: STEM
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 1 Dogwood Lane, Cresskill, NJ 07626
  • 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 Merritt Memorial School - Camp Invention: Spark

What ages does Merritt Memorial School - Camp Invention: Spark accept?
Merritt Memorial 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 Merritt Memorial School - Camp Invention: Spark cost?
Merritt Memorial 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 Merritt Memorial School - Camp Invention: Spark's hours?
Merritt Memorial 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.
Does Merritt Memorial School - Camp Invention: Spark provide lunch?
Merritt Memorial 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.

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