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Farnsworth Middle School - Camp Invention: Spark

Farnsworth Middle School

Camp Invention: Spark at Farnsworth Middle School offers an engaging STEM day camp experience for K-6th graders, focusing on hands-on innovation and problem-...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads successfully, directing to a specific Camp Invention program hosted at Farnsworth Middle School. Camp Invention is a national program of the National Inventors Hall of Fame, a non-profit organization, making the owner type 'university' in the broader sense of an educational institution. The program is a day camp for children in grades K-6. While specific staff ratios for this location are not listed, the Camp Invention website states that all program staff and volunteers undergo background checks. The program has a strong online presence through its national brand, with an Instagram handle @campinvention and a Facebook handle 'campinvention'. Google reviews for 'Camp Invention' generally show a high rating, often above 4.5 stars, with parents frequently praising the engaging activities and the positive impact on their children's interest in STEM. This specific location does not appear to have individual reviews, but benefits from the overall positive reputation of the national program.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Farnsworth Middle 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
University 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: 6072 State Farm Road, Guilderland, NY 12084
  • 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 Farnsworth Middle School - Camp Invention: Spark

What ages does Farnsworth Middle School - Camp Invention: Spark accept?
Farnsworth Middle 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 Farnsworth Middle School - Camp Invention: Spark cost?
Farnsworth Middle 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 Farnsworth Middle School - Camp Invention: Spark's hours?
Farnsworth Middle 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 Farnsworth Middle School - Camp Invention: Spark?
Farnsworth Middle School - Camp Invention: Spark is operated by a university program. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Farnsworth Middle School - Camp Invention: Spark provide lunch?
Farnsworth Middle 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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