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Holiday Park Intermediate School - Camp Invention: Spark

Holiday Park Intermediate School

Holiday Park Intermediate School hosts Camp Invention: Spark, a STEM-focused day camp for K-6th graders, emphasizing hands-on innovation and problem-solving.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads successfully, directing to a specific Camp Invention program hosted at Holiday Park Intermediate School in Pittsburgh, PA. This is a day camp for children in grades K-6, running from June 17-21, 2024. The program, 'Spark,' focuses on STEM education through hands-on activities like building a 'bot-buddy' and creating a 'Marble Arcade.' The National Inventors Hall of Fame, which runs Camp Invention, states on its website that all program staff undergo background checks. While Holiday Park Intermediate School is the host, the program itself is a franchise of the larger Camp Invention organization, which is not individually ACA accredited at this specific location. Google reviews for 'Camp Invention' generally show a positive sentiment, with an average rating of 4.7 stars from over 1,000 reviews, praising the engaging activities and educational value. The camp is owned by a school, hosting a national program.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Holiday Park Intermediate 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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Established
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Operator
School program
Staff-to-camper ratio
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Details

  • Category: STEM
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 313 Holiday Park Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15239
  • 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 Holiday Park Intermediate School - Camp Invention: Spark

What ages does Holiday Park Intermediate School - Camp Invention: Spark accept?
Holiday Park Intermediate 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 Holiday Park Intermediate School - Camp Invention: Spark cost?
Holiday Park Intermediate 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 Holiday Park Intermediate School - Camp Invention: Spark's hours?
Holiday Park Intermediate 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.
Who runs Holiday Park Intermediate School - Camp Invention: Spark?
Holiday Park Intermediate School - 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 Holiday Park Intermediate School - Camp Invention: Spark provide lunch?
Holiday Park Intermediate 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 Holiday Park Intermediate School - Camp Invention: Spark compare to other stem camps in Pittsburgh?
Holiday Park Intermediate 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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