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Bennett Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark

Bennett Elementary School

Camp Invention: Spark at Bennett Elementary School offers a STEM-focused day camp experience for children in grades K-6, featuring hands-on activities and cr...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads successfully, directing to a specific Camp Invention program hosted at Bennett Elementary School in Manassas, VA. This is a day camp for children in grades K-6, running from June 24-28, 2024. The program is part of the larger Camp Invention initiative by the National Inventors Hall of Fame, which has a 4.7-star rating from over 1,000 Google reviews for its overall program. The website states that all program team members are thoroughly vetted with background checks. The camp focuses on STEM education through hands-on activities like building a 'Marble Arcade' and designing 'Mini Golf' courses. No specific staff-to-camper ratio is listed, nor is there information about ACA accreditation or state licensing for this specific location, as it appears to be a hosted program rather than an independent camp.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Bennett 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: 8800 Old Dominion Dr, Manassas, VA 20110
  • 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 Bennett Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark

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