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Gettysburg Area Middle School - Invention Project (Grades 6 - 8)

Gettysburg Area Middle School - Invention Project (Grades 6 - 8)

The Gettysburg Area Middle School Invention Project is a day camp for grades 6-8, part of the national Camp Invention program, focusing on STEM innovation an...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to a specific Camp Invention program hosted at Gettysburg Area Middle School for grades 6-8. Camp Invention is a national STEM program from the National Inventors Hall of Fame, offering hands-on activities. The website indicates that all program team members are background checked and trained. While specific reviews for this particular Gettysburg location are not readily available, Camp Invention generally receives positive feedback, with a Google review rating of 4.8 stars from 1.3K reviews for the national program. The program is a day camp, and the owner type for this specific location is likely a partnership between the school and the national Camp Invention organization. The camp focuses on inspiring creativity and problem-solving through invention-based challenges.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Gettysburg Area Middle School - Invention Project (Grades 6 - 8) 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
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Staff-to-camper ratio
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Details

  • Category: STEM
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 37 Lefever St, Gettysburg, PA 17325
  • 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 Gettysburg Area Middle School - Invention Project (Grades 6 - 8)

What ages does Gettysburg Area Middle School - Invention Project (Grades 6 - 8) accept?
Gettysburg Area Middle School - Invention Project (Grades 6 - 8) 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 Gettysburg Area Middle School - Invention Project (Grades 6 - 8) cost?
Gettysburg Area Middle School - Invention Project (Grades 6 - 8) 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 Gettysburg Area Middle School - Invention Project (Grades 6 - 8)'s hours?
Gettysburg Area Middle School - Invention Project (Grades 6 - 8) 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.
Does Gettysburg Area Middle School - Invention Project (Grades 6 - 8) provide lunch?
Gettysburg Area Middle School - Invention Project (Grades 6 - 8) 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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