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Stratford Landing Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark

Stratford Landing Elementary School

Camp Invention: Spark at Stratford Landing Elementary School offers a STEM-focused day camp experience for children in grades K-6, emphasizing hands-on innov...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to a specific Camp Invention program hosted at Stratford Landing Elementary School in Alexandria, VA. This is a day camp for children in grades K-6, running from June 24-28, 2024. The program, 'Spark,' focuses on STEM activities, including building a 'bot-buddy' and exploring space. The Camp Invention website states that all program directors and instructors are local educators and that all staff and volunteers undergo background checks. While specific Google reviews for this particular location were not readily available, Camp Invention as a national program generally receives positive feedback, with a Google rating of 4.8 stars from over 1,000 reviews for the main Camp Invention organization. The camp is not ACA accredited, which is common for school-hosted programs. The owner type is a school, hosting a national program.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Stratford Landing 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
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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: 8484 Riverside Rd, Alexandria, VA 22308
  • 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 Stratford Landing Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark

What ages does Stratford Landing Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark accept?
Stratford Landing 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 Stratford Landing Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark cost?
Stratford Landing 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 Stratford Landing Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark's hours?
Stratford Landing 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 Stratford Landing Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark?
Stratford Landing 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 Stratford Landing Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark provide lunch?
Stratford Landing 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 Stratford Landing Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark compare to other stem camps in Alexandria?
Stratford Landing Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark is one of 5 stem camps in Alexandria 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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