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Dormont Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark

Dormont Elementary School

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

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads successfully, directing to a specific Camp Invention program at Dormont Elementary School in Pittsburgh, PA. This is a day camp for grades K-6, running from July 8-12, 2024. The program is part of the larger Camp Invention initiative by the National Inventors Hall of Fame, which has a 4.8-star rating from over 1,000 reviews on Google. The website mentions that all program staff are background checked. While the specific Dormont Elementary program isn't individually accredited by the ACA, Camp Invention as a national program focuses on STEM education through hands-on activities like building a 'Marble Arcade' and designing 'Mini Golf' courses. The camp's social media presence includes an Instagram handle @campinvention and a Facebook page 'CampInvention', both actively promoting the national program. The owner type is likely a partnership between Dormont Elementary School and the National Inventors Hall of Fame, making it a school-affiliated program with a national curriculum.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Dormont Elementary 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

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Details

  • Category: STEM
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 3200 Annapolis Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15216
  • 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 Dormont Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark

What ages does Dormont Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark accept?
Dormont Elementary 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 Dormont Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark cost?
Dormont Elementary 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 Dormont Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark's hours?
Dormont Elementary 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 Dormont Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark provide lunch?
Dormont Elementary 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.
How does Dormont Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark compare to other stem camps in Pittsburgh?
Dormont Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark is one of 33 stem camps in Pittsburgh that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.

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