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Eakin Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark

Eakin Elementary School

Camp Invention: Spark at Eakin Elementary School offers a STEM-focused day camp experience for children in grades K-6, emphasizing hands-on innovation and pr...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads successfully, directing to a Camp Invention program hosted at Eakin Elementary School in Nashville, TN. This is a day camp for children in grades K-6, running from June 3-7, 2024. The program is part of the larger Camp Invention initiative, which is a product of the National Inventors Hall of Fame. The website states that all program instructors are local educators and that all staff undergo background checks. While specific Google reviews for this particular Eakin Elementary Camp Invention site are not readily available, Camp Invention as a national program generally receives positive feedback, with a 4.6-star rating from 1,000+ reviews on Google. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory. The program focuses on STEM education through hands-on activities like building a 'Marble Arcade' and designing 'Mini-Golf Courses'.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Eakin 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
Not verified
Established
Not listed
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: 2500 Fairfax Avenue, Nashville, TN 37212
  • 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 Eakin Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark

What ages does Eakin Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark accept?
Eakin 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 Eakin Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark cost?
Eakin 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 Eakin Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark's hours?
Eakin 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 Eakin Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark?
Eakin 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 Eakin Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark provide lunch?
Eakin 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 Eakin Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark compare to other stem camps in Nashville?
Eakin Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark is one of 6 stem camps in Nashville 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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