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Saint Benedict the Moor School - Camp Invention: Spark

Saint Benedict the Moor School

Camp Invention: Spark at Saint Benedict the Moor School offers an engaging STEM day camp experience for children in grades K-6, focusing on hands-on innovati...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads successfully, directing to a specific Camp Invention program hosted at Saint Benedict the Moor School in Pittsburgh, PA. This is a day camp designed 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 reputation for STEM education. The website states that all program team members are required to complete a background check, indicating a commitment to safety. While specific Google reviews for this particular location were not readily available, Camp Invention generally holds a high reputation, with the national program having a 4.8-star rating from over 1,000 reviews on Google. The camp's curriculum includes activities like creating a 'Mimicbot' and designing a 'Dynamic Dock,' emphasizing hands-on learning and creativity. The program is not accredited by the ACA, and no state license number is provided on the site, which is common for short-term day programs hosted by schools. Social media handles for the national Camp Invention program are @campinvention on Instagram and CampInvention on Facebook.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Saint Benedict the Moor 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: 631 Watt St, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
  • 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 Saint Benedict the Moor School - Camp Invention: Spark

What ages does Saint Benedict the Moor School - Camp Invention: Spark accept?
Saint Benedict the Moor 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 Saint Benedict the Moor School - Camp Invention: Spark cost?
Saint Benedict the Moor 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 Saint Benedict the Moor School - Camp Invention: Spark's hours?
Saint Benedict the Moor 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 Saint Benedict the Moor School - Camp Invention: Spark provide lunch?
Saint Benedict the Moor 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 Saint Benedict the Moor School - Camp Invention: Spark compare to other stem camps in Pittsburgh?
Saint Benedict the Moor 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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