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Wantagh High School - Camp Invention: Spark

Wantagh High School · ★ 3.7 (29 reviews)

Camp Invention: Spark at Wantagh High School offers a STEM-focused day camp experience for children, emphasizing hands-on innovation and creative problem-sol...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads successfully, directing to a specific Camp Invention program hosted at Wantagh High School. Camp Invention is a national program of the National Inventors Hall of Fame, offering STEM-focused day camps. The website indicates that all Camp Invention programs, including this one, have a low 1:8 staff-to-camper ratio for younger children and that all program staff undergo background checks. The program is designed for children entering grades K-6. While specific Google reviews for the Wantagh High School location were not readily available, Camp Invention generally receives positive feedback, with a 4.6-star rating from over 1,000 reviews on Google for its national program. The camp is a day program and is hosted by a school, making its owner type 'school'. No ACA accreditation was found for this specific location, nor was a state license number listed on the site. The Camp Invention Facebook page is 'CampInvention'.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Wantagh High 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
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Details

  • Category: STEM
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 3297 Beltagh Ave, Wantagh, NY 11793
  • 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 Wantagh High School - Camp Invention: Spark

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