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Park View Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark

Park View Elementary School · ★ 4.5 (4 reviews)

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

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads successfully, directing to a specific Camp Invention program hosted at Park View Elementary School in Kings Park, NY. This is a day camp for children in grades K-6, running from July 29 to August 2, 2024. The program is part of the larger Camp Invention initiative, which is a product of the National Inventors Hall of Fame. The website mentions that all program instructors are local educators and that background checks are conducted for all staff. While specific Google reviews for this particular school's Camp Invention program are not readily available, the overall Camp Invention program has a strong reputation, with a 4.8-star rating from over 1,000 reviews on Google for their national program. The camp focuses on hands-on STEM activities, including creating a 'Marble Arcade' and designing 'Mini Golf' courses. The owner type is categorized as 'school' due to its hosting at Park View Elementary, though the curriculum is provided by a national non-profit organization. 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

Park View 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
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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: 23 Roundtree Drive, Kings Park, NY 11754
  • 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 Park View Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark

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