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St. Benedict School - Camp Invention: Spark

St. Benedict School

Camp Invention: Spark at St. Benedict School offers a hands-on STEM day camp experience for K-6th graders, focusing on creativity, problem-solving, and innov...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the official Camp Invention website, specifically detailing the 'Spark' program hosted at St. Benedict School in Amherst, NY. This is a day camp designed for children in grades K-6, running from July 29 - August 2, 2024. The program focuses on STEM activities, including building a 'Marble Arcade' and exploring 'Robotic Aquatics.' The Camp Invention website states that all program staff and volunteers undergo background checks, indicating a commitment to safety. While St. Benedict School is the host, the program itself is a franchise of the national Camp Invention, which is a program of the National Inventors Hall of Fame. Google reviews for 'Camp Invention' generally show a high satisfaction, with an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from over 2,000 reviews, praising the engaging and educational activities. The camp is not listed as ACA accredited, which is common for school-hosted programs.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

St. Benedict 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
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: STEM
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 3980 Main St, Amherst, NY 14226
  • 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. Benedict School - Camp Invention: Spark

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