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Lamberton Middle School - Camp Invention: Spark

Lamberton Middle School

Lamberton Middle School hosts Camp Invention: Spark, a day camp offering hands-on STEM activities for K-6th graders, focusing on innovation and problem-solving.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads as a legitimate page for Camp Invention: Spark at Lamberton Middle School in Carlisle, PA. This is a day camp for children in grades K-6, running from June 17-21, 2024. The program is part of the larger Camp Invention initiative by the National Inventors Hall of Fame, which has a 5-star rating on Google based on over 1,000 reviews for its national program. The website mentions that all program instructors are local educators and that all staff undergo background checks. The camp focuses on STEM concepts through activities like 'Robotic Design Challenge' and 'Catching Air'. The host site is a middle school, suggesting a partnership between the school and the national Camp Invention organization. Social media handles for the national program are @campinvention on Instagram and CampInvention on Facebook.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Lamberton Middle 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: 777 S Hanover Street, Carlisle, PA 17013
  • 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 Lamberton Middle School - Camp Invention: Spark

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