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A.J. Whittenberg Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark

A.J. Whittenberg Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark

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

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads successfully, directing to a specific Camp Invention program hosted at A.J. Whittenberg Elementary School. This is a day camp for 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 emphasizes hands-on STEM activities. The website mentions that all program instructors are local educators and that all staff and volunteers undergo background checks. While specific reviews for this particular location are not readily available, Camp Invention as a national program generally receives positive feedback, with a 4.8-star rating from over 1,000 reviews on Google. The camp is not ACA accredited, which is common for school-hosted programs. Social media handles for the national program are @campinvention on Instagram and 'campinvention' on Facebook.

Who thrives here Ages 5–12

A.J. Whittenberg 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
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ACA accredited
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Details

  • Category: STEM
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 420 Westfield St, Greenville, SC 29601
  • Phone: (864) 355-0700
  • Cost notes: 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16.

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about A.J. Whittenberg Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark

What ages does A.J. Whittenberg Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark accept?
A.J. Whittenberg 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 A.J. Whittenberg Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark cost?
A.J. Whittenberg Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
What are A.J. Whittenberg Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark's hours?
A.J. Whittenberg 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 A.J. Whittenberg Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark provide lunch?
A.J. Whittenberg 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.

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