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Elizabeth Area - Camp Invention: Spark

Elizabeth Area

Camp Invention: Spark in Elizabeth, PA, offers a STEM-focused day camp experience for K-6th graders, encouraging innovation and problem-solving through hands...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads successfully, directing to a specific Camp Invention program in Elizabeth, PA. Camp Invention is a national program of the National Inventors Hall of Fame, a non-profit organization. The program is a day camp for children in grades K-6, focusing on STEM concepts through hands-on activities. While this specific location does not appear to be individually ACA accredited, the national organization emphasizes safety and staff training, including background checks for all program staff and volunteers. Google reviews for Camp Invention nationally are generally positive, with an average rating of 4.7 stars from over 1,000 reviews, often praising the engaging curriculum and enthusiastic instructors. The camp's social media presence includes an active Instagram (@campinvention) and Facebook (CampInvention) with frequent updates on program activities and testimonials.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Elizabeth Area - 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
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: STEM
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 401 Rock Run Road, Elizabeth, PA 15037
  • 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 Elizabeth Area - Camp Invention: Spark

What ages does Elizabeth Area - Camp Invention: Spark accept?
Elizabeth Area - 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 Elizabeth Area - Camp Invention: Spark cost?
Elizabeth Area - 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 Elizabeth Area - Camp Invention: Spark's hours?
Elizabeth Area - 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 Elizabeth Area - Camp Invention: Spark?
Elizabeth Area - Camp Invention: Spark is operated by a nonprofit organization. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Elizabeth Area - Camp Invention: Spark provide lunch?
Elizabeth Area - 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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