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Wheelock Primary School - Camp Invention: Spark

Wheelock Primary School

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

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads successfully, directing to a Camp Invention program hosted at Wheelock Primary School in Fredonia, NY. This is a day camp for children in grades K-6, running from July 29 - August 2, 2024. The program, 'Spark,' is part of the National Inventors Hall of Fame's Camp Invention initiative, which has a 4.8-star rating from over 1,000 reviews on Google for its general program. The website mentions that all program staff are background checked and trained. The camp is hosted by a school, indicating a partnership between the national program and a local educational institution. While the specific Wheelock Primary School camp is not individually accredited by the ACA, the overarching Camp Invention program is well-established. 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

Wheelock Primary 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: 75 Chestnut St., Fredonia, NY 14063
  • 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 Wheelock Primary School - Camp Invention: Spark

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