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Hope Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark

Hope Elementary School

Camp Invention: Spark at Hope Elementary School offers K-6th graders a hands-on STEM day camp experience focused on innovation, problem-solving, and creative...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads successfully, directing to a specific Camp Invention program hosted at Hope Elementary School in Hope, NJ. This is a day camp for grades K-6, running from July 29 - August 2, 2024, from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM. The program, titled 'Spark,' focuses on STEM activities, including creating a 'Marble Arcade,' designing a 'Mini Golf Course,' and exploring 'Robotic Aquatics.' The Camp Invention website states that all program instructors are local educators and that comprehensive background checks are conducted on all team members. While specific Google reviews for this particular school's Camp Invention were not found, Camp Invention as a national program generally receives positive feedback, with a Google rating of 4.7 stars from over 1,000 reviews. The camp is not ACA accredited, which is common for school-hosted day programs. The owner type is a school, hosting a program from a national organization. Social media handles for the national Camp Invention program are @campinvention on Instagram and 'campinvention' on Facebook.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Hope 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
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Details

  • Category: STEM
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 320 Johnsonburg Road, Hope, NJ 07844
  • 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 Hope Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark

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

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