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Old Bridge Township Public Schools - Camp Invention: Spark

Old Bridge Township Public Schools

Camp Invention: Spark at Old Bridge Township Public Schools offers K-6 students a hands-on STEM day camp experience focused on innovation, problem-solving, a...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads successfully, directing to the Camp Invention program hosted by Old Bridge Township Public Schools. This is a day camp for grades K-6, running from July 8-12, 2024, with hours from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM. The program is offered through the National Inventors Hall of Fame's Camp Invention initiative, indicating a structured, curriculum-based approach to STEM education. The website mentions that all program team members are background checked and trained, which is a positive safety indicator. While specific staff-to-camper ratios are not listed, the program emphasizes hands-on activities like building a 'Marble Arcade' and designing 'Mini Golf' courses. 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 enthusiastic staff. The camp is owned and operated in partnership with the Old Bridge Township Public Schools, suggesting institutional oversight. No ACA accreditation information was found for this specific program location.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Old Bridge Township Public Schools - 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
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: STEM
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 1 Awn St, Old Bridge, NJ 08857
  • 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 Old Bridge Township Public Schools - Camp Invention: Spark

What ages does Old Bridge Township Public Schools - Camp Invention: Spark accept?
Old Bridge Township Public Schools - 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 Old Bridge Township Public Schools - Camp Invention: Spark cost?
Old Bridge Township Public Schools - 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 Old Bridge Township Public Schools - Camp Invention: Spark's hours?
Old Bridge Township Public Schools - 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 Old Bridge Township Public Schools - Camp Invention: Spark?
Old Bridge Township Public Schools - 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 Old Bridge Township Public Schools - Camp Invention: Spark provide lunch?
Old Bridge Township Public Schools - 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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