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Watkins Elementary - Jun 15-19 - Camp Invention: Spark

Watkins Elementary - Week 1 - Camp Invention: Spark

Camp Invention: Spark at Watkins Elementary offers an engaging STEM program for children, focusing on hands-on activities and creative problem-solving.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to a specific Camp Invention program, 'Spark,' hosted at Watkins Elementary. Camp Invention is a national program of the National Inventors Hall of Fame, offering STEM-focused day camps. The website mentions that all Camp Invention programs are led by local educators and that staff undergo background checks. While specific Google reviews for the Watkins Elementary location were not readily available, Camp Invention as a whole generally receives positive feedback, with many locations averaging 4.5 stars or higher on Google based on numerous reviews. The program is designed for children in grades K-6, featuring activities like 'Bot Annihilator' and 'Flight Lab.' The camp is a day program, and its owner type is a national non-profit organization (National Inventors Hall of Fame) operating through local school partnerships.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Watkins Elementary - Jun 15-19 - 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
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Details

  • Category: STEM
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 501 Coalfield Rd, Midlothian, VA 23114
  • Cost notes: 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Watkins Elementary - Jun 15-19 - Camp Invention: Spark

What ages does Watkins Elementary - Jun 15-19 - Camp Invention: Spark accept?
Watkins Elementary - Jun 15-19 - 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 Watkins Elementary - Jun 15-19 - Camp Invention: Spark cost?
Watkins Elementary - Jun 15-19 - 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 Watkins Elementary - Jun 15-19 - Camp Invention: Spark's hours?
Watkins Elementary - Jun 15-19 - 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 Watkins Elementary - Jun 15-19 - Camp Invention: Spark provide lunch?
Watkins Elementary - Jun 15-19 - 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 Watkins Elementary - Jun 15-19 - Camp Invention: Spark compare to other stem camps in Midlothian?
Watkins Elementary - Jun 15-19 - Camp Invention: Spark is one of 6 stem camps in Midlothian 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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