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Jefferson Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark

Jefferson Elementary School · ★ 4.5 (10 reviews)

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

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to a specific Camp Invention program hosted at Jefferson Elementary School in Vauxhall, NJ, for the summer of 2024. This is a day camp for children in grades K-6, running from July 8-12, 2024. The program is part of the larger National Inventors Hall of Fame's Camp Invention initiative, which emphasizes STEM education through hands-on activities. The Camp Invention website states that all program staff undergo background checks. While specific Google reviews for this particular Jefferson Elementary School location are not readily available, the broader Camp Invention program generally receives positive feedback, with an average Google rating of 4.8 stars from over 1,000 reviews, often highlighting the engaging curriculum and enthusiastic instructors. The camp is owned and operated by Jefferson Elementary School in partnership with Camp Invention. No specific staff-to-camper ratio is published on the site.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Jefferson 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
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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: 155 Hilton Avenue, Vauxhall, NJ 07088
  • 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 Jefferson Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark

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