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Laurel Hill Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark

Laurel Hill Elementary School

Camp Invention: Spark at Laurel Hill Elementary School offers K-6th graders an engaging STEM day camp experience focused on hands-on innovation and problem-s...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads successfully, directing to a Camp Invention program hosted at Laurel Hill Elementary School in Lorton, VA. Camp Invention is a national program of the National Inventors Hall of Fame, offering STEM-focused day camps. The website details the 'Spark' program for grades K-6, featuring activities like 'Marble Run Mania' and 'Mini Golf Design'. While specific staff ratios for this location are not listed, the Camp Invention national site states that all program staff and volunteers undergo background checks. The program is a day camp, and the host site is a school. The national Camp Invention program has a strong online presence, with an Instagram handle @campinvention and a Facebook handle CampInvention. Google reviews for Camp Invention generally reflect positive experiences, with many locations averaging 4.5 stars or higher, praising the engaging activities and enthusiastic staff.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Laurel Hill 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: 8390 Laurel Crest Dr, Lorton, VA 22079
  • 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 Laurel Hill Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark

What ages does Laurel Hill Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark accept?
Laurel Hill 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 Laurel Hill Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark cost?
Laurel Hill 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 Laurel Hill Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark's hours?
Laurel Hill 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 Laurel Hill Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark?
Laurel Hill 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 Laurel Hill Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark provide lunch?
Laurel Hill 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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