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Auten Road Intermediate School - Camp Invention: Spark

Auten Road Intermediate School · ★ 4.3 (4 reviews)

Camp Invention: Spark at Auten Road Intermediate School offers a STEM-focused day camp experience for children in grades K-6, featuring hands-on activities a...

▌ Editor's read The website loads successfully, detailing Camp Invention: Spark at Auten Road Intermediate School in Hillsborough, NJ. This is a day camp for children in grades K-6, running from July 8-12, 2024. The program is presented by the National Inventors Hall of Fame, indicating a structured, curriculum-based approach to STEM education. The camp is hosted at a school, suggesting a partnership with the educational institution. There is no specific information regarding ACA accreditation, state licensing, staff-to-camper ratios, or background check policies directly on the provided camp page. General Google reviews for 'Camp Invention' are overwhelmingly positive, with many locations averaging 4.5 stars or higher, praising the engaging activities and inspiring content for children. Specific reviews for the Auten Road Intermediate School location were not readily available, but the program's national reputation is strong.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Auten Road Intermediate 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: 281 Auten Road, Hillsborough, NJ 08844
  • 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 Auten Road Intermediate School - Camp Invention: Spark

What ages does Auten Road Intermediate School - Camp Invention: Spark accept?
Auten Road Intermediate 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 Auten Road Intermediate School - Camp Invention: Spark cost?
Auten Road Intermediate 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 Auten Road Intermediate School - Camp Invention: Spark's hours?
Auten Road Intermediate 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 Auten Road Intermediate School - Camp Invention: Spark?
Auten Road Intermediate 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 Auten Road Intermediate School - Camp Invention: Spark provide lunch?
Auten Road Intermediate 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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