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Gateway Middle School - Camp Invention: Spark

Gateway Middle School

Camp Invention: Spark at Gateway Middle School offers an engaging STEM day camp experience for K-6th graders, focusing on hands-on innovation and problem-sol...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to a specific Camp Invention program, 'Spark,' hosted at Gateway Middle School in Monroeville, PA. This is a day camp designed for children in grades K-6. The Camp Invention website (invent.org) states that all program teams are led by local educators and that all staff and volunteers undergo background checks. While specific licensing for this particular location is not provided on the site, Camp Invention is a national program of the National Inventors Hall of Fame. Google reviews for 'Camp Invention' generally show positive feedback, with an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from over 1,000 reviews, often praising the engaging activities and enthusiastic staff. The program focuses on hands-on STEM activities, including building and inventing, as detailed on the camp's program page. Social media handles for the broader Camp Invention organization are @campinvention on Instagram and 'campinvention' on Facebook.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Gateway 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
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Details

  • Category: STEM
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 4450 Old William Penn Hwy, Monroeville, PA 15146
  • 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 Gateway Middle School - Camp Invention: Spark

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