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Guardian Angel Academy - Camp Invention: Spark

Guardian Angel Academy

Guardian Angel Academy hosts Camp Invention: Spark, a STEM-focused day camp for K-6th graders, offering hands-on activities like building robots and designin...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads successfully, directing to a page for Camp Invention: Spark hosted at Guardian Angel Academy in Pittsburgh, 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 strong focus on STEM education through hands-on activities. The specific host site, Guardian Angel Academy, is a Catholic school. While the Camp Invention program itself is widely recognized, there is no specific ACA accreditation listed for this particular host site. Google reviews for 'Camp Invention' generally show a high rating (e.g., 4.7 stars from 1.2K reviews for the national program), with parents praising the engaging and educational content. The Camp Invention Facebook page is 'CampInvention'. No specific staff-to-camper ratios or background check policies were found on the provided page, as it's a general program listing rather than a detailed camp site.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Guardian Angel Academy - 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
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: STEM
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 915 Alice Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15220
  • 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 Guardian Angel Academy - Camp Invention: Spark

What ages does Guardian Angel Academy - Camp Invention: Spark accept?
Guardian Angel Academy - 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 Guardian Angel Academy - Camp Invention: Spark cost?
Guardian Angel Academy - 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 Guardian Angel Academy - Camp Invention: Spark's hours?
Guardian Angel Academy - 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 Guardian Angel Academy - Camp Invention: Spark?
Guardian Angel Academy - 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 Guardian Angel Academy - Camp Invention: Spark provide lunch?
Guardian Angel Academy - 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 Guardian Angel Academy - Camp Invention: Spark compare to other stem camps in Pittsburgh?
Guardian Angel Academy - 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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