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Fort Mill Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark

Fort Mill Elementary School

Camp Invention: Spark at Fort Mill Elementary School offers an engaging STEM-focused day camp experience for children in grades K-6, featuring hands-on activ...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads successfully, directing to a specific Camp Invention program hosted at Fort Mill Elementary School. This is a day camp for children in grades K-6, running from June 10-14, 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, innovation, and hands-on learning. The website mentions that all program team members undergo background checks, indicating a commitment to safety. While specific reviews for this particular Fort Mill Elementary School location are not readily available, Camp Invention as a national program generally receives positive feedback for its engaging and educational content. The program is not ACA accredited, which is common for school-hosted day camps. The Camp Invention Facebook page is 'CampInvention'.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Fort Mill 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

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: 192 Springfield Parkway, Fort Mill, SC 29715
  • 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 Fort Mill Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark

What ages does Fort Mill Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark accept?
Fort Mill 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 Fort Mill Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark cost?
Fort Mill 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 Fort Mill Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark's hours?
Fort Mill 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.
Who runs Fort Mill Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark?
Fort Mill Elementary 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 Fort Mill Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark provide lunch?
Fort Mill 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 Fort Mill Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark compare to other stem camps in Fort Mill?
Fort Mill Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark is one of 8 stem camps in Fort Mill 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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