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Pines Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark

Pines Elementary School · ★ 4.5 (15 reviews)

Pines Elementary School hosts Camp Invention: Spark, a STEM-focused day camp for grades K-6, offering hands-on activities and creative problem-solving.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads successfully, directing to a Camp Invention program hosted at Pines Elementary School in Smithtown, NY. This is a day camp for children in grades K-6, running from July 29 - August 2, 2024. The program, 'Spark,' focuses on STEM education through hands-on activities like building a 'bot-buddy' and exploring flight. The Camp Invention website states that all program instructors are local educators and that background checks are conducted for all staff. While Pines Elementary School is the host, the program itself is developed by the National Inventors Hall of Fame. Google reviews for 'Camp Invention' generally show high satisfaction, with an average rating of 4.8 stars from over 1,000 reviews, praising the engaging and educational content. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory. The Camp Invention Facebook page is active under the handle 'CampInvention'.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Pines 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: 22 Holly Drive, Smithtown, NY 11787
  • 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 Pines Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark

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