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Denton Avenue Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark

Denton Avenue Elementary School · ★ 4.8 (5 reviews)

Denton Avenue Elementary School hosts Camp Invention: Spark, a STEM-focused day camp designed to inspire creativity and problem-solving in children.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads as a legitimate page for Camp Invention: Spark, hosted at Denton Avenue Elementary School. This camp is a local iteration of the National Inventors Hall of Fame's Camp Invention program, which focuses on STEM education. The program is designed for children in grades K-6, offering hands-on activities and challenges. While specific staff ratios for this location are not listed, the Camp Invention website states that all program team members undergo background checks. The National Inventors Hall of Fame has a Facebook page (NationalInventorsHallofFame) but no specific Instagram handle for this location was found. Google reviews for 'Camp Invention' generally show positive feedback, with an average rating of 4.8 stars from over 1,000 reviews, praising the engaging activities and educational value. The camp is a day program, and its owner type is considered a school hosting a national program.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Denton Avenue 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
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: STEM
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 1050 Denton Ave, New Hyde Park, NY 11040
  • 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 Denton Avenue Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark

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