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Irving Primary School - Camp Invention: Spark

Irving Primary School · ★ 4.3 (4 reviews)

Camp Invention: Spark at Irving Primary School offers a STEM-focused day camp experience for children in grades K-6, emphasizing hands-on innovation and prob...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads successfully, directing to a Camp Invention program hosted at Irving Primary School in Highland Park, NJ. This is a day camp for children in grades K-6, running from July 8-12, 2024. The program is part of the larger Camp Invention initiative by the National Inventors Hall of Fame, which has been operating for over 30 years. The website states that all program materials are developed by National Inventors Hall of Fame Inductees and their STEM experts. Staff undergo background checks and training. Google reviews for 'Camp Invention' generally show high satisfaction, with an average rating of 4.8 stars from over 1,000 reviews, praising the engaging activities and educational value. Specific licensing information for this particular school-hosted program was not found, nor is it accredited by the ACA, which is common for school-based programs.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Irving Primary 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
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Details

  • Category: STEM
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 121 S 11th Ave, Highland Park, NJ 08904
  • 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 Irving Primary School - Camp Invention: Spark

What ages does Irving Primary School - Camp Invention: Spark accept?
Irving Primary 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 Irving Primary School - Camp Invention: Spark cost?
Irving Primary 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 Irving Primary School - Camp Invention: Spark's hours?
Irving Primary 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 Irving Primary School - Camp Invention: Spark?
Irving Primary 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 Irving Primary School - Camp Invention: Spark provide lunch?
Irving Primary 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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