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Gowanda Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark

Gowanda Elementary School

Gowanda Elementary School hosts Camp Invention: Spark, a day camp offering hands-on STEM activities for children in grades K-6, focusing on innovation and cr...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads successfully, directing to the Camp Invention program page for Gowanda Elementary School. This is a day camp for children in grades K-6, running from July 22-26, 2024, from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM. The program is hosted by Gowanda Elementary School, indicating a school-based owner type. Camp Invention is a national program by the National Inventors Hall of Fame, which states on its website that 'all program team members are required to complete a comprehensive background check.' The program's curriculum, 'Spark,' includes activities like creating a 'SparkBot' and designing a 'Marble Arcade.' While specific Google reviews for this particular Gowanda Elementary School Camp Invention were not readily available, the national Camp Invention program generally receives positive feedback, with a 4.8-star rating from over 1,000 reviews on Google for the overall program. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory. 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

Gowanda 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
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: 450 Aldrich Street Ext, Gowanda, NY 14070
  • 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 Gowanda Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark

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