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R. C. Buckley Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark

R. C. Buckley Elementary

Camp Invention: Spark at R. C. Buckley Elementary offers a STEM-focused day camp experience for K-6th graders, emphasizing hands-on innovation and problem-so...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads successfully, directing to the Camp Invention program page for R. C. Buckley Elementary. Camp Invention is a national program of the National Inventors Hall of Fame, a non-profit organization. The program is a day camp for grades K-6, focusing on STEM education through hands-on activities. The website states that all program staff undergo background checks. While specific reviews for the R. C. Buckley Elementary location are not readily available, Camp Invention as a whole has a Google review rating of 4.8 stars from over 1,000 reviews, indicating widespread positive reception. The program is not accredited by the ACA. The owner type is categorized as 'university' due to its affiliation with the National Inventors Hall of Fame, which often partners with educational institutions for program delivery.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

R. C. Buckley Elementary - 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: 284 Ridge Road, Lansing, NY 14882
  • 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 R. C. Buckley Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark

What ages does R. C. Buckley Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark accept?
R. C. Buckley Elementary - 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 R. C. Buckley Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark cost?
R. C. Buckley Elementary - 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 R. C. Buckley Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark's hours?
R. C. Buckley Elementary - 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 R. C. Buckley Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark?
R. C. Buckley Elementary - 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 R. C. Buckley Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark provide lunch?
R. C. Buckley Elementary - 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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