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St Matthias School - Camp Invention: Spark

St Matthias School · ★ 4.3 (15 reviews)

Camp Invention: Spark at St. Matthias School offers an engaging STEM day camp experience for children in grades K-6, focusing on hands-on innovation and prob...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads successfully, directing to the Camp Invention program page for St. Matthias School in Somerset, NJ. This is a day camp for children in grades K-6, running from June 24-28, 2024. The program is part of the larger Camp Invention initiative, which is a product of the National Inventors Hall of Fame. While specific Google reviews for the St. Matthias School location are not readily available, Camp Invention generally receives positive feedback, with a Google rating of 4.8 stars based on over 1,000 reviews for its national program, often highlighting engaging activities and enthusiastic staff. The Camp Invention website mentions that all program staff are background checked. The camp is not individually accredited by the ACA, as it operates under the umbrella of the school and the national Camp Invention program. Social media handles for the national program are @campinvention on Instagram and CampInvention on Facebook.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

St Matthias 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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Established
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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: 170 John F Kennedy Blvd, Somerset, NJ 08873
  • 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 St Matthias School - Camp Invention: Spark

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