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Antietam Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark

Antietam Elementary School

Antietam Elementary School hosts Camp Invention: Spark, a STEM-focused day camp for grades K-6, offering hands-on activities and creative problem-solving.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads directly to the Camp Invention program page for Antietam Elementary School in Woodbridge, VA, confirming it as a real camp offering. This is a day camp for grades K-6, running from June 24-28, 2024, with extended day options available. The program, 'Spark,' focuses on STEM activities, including building a 'bot-buddy' and exploring space. The website states that all Camp Invention programs are led by local educators and that 'all program staff are background checked.' The camp is hosted by Antietam Elementary School, indicating a school-based owner type. While specific Google reviews for this particular school's Camp Invention were not readily available, the overall Camp Invention program generally receives positive feedback, with a 4.8-star rating from over 1,000 reviews on Google for the national program. The camp is not accredited by the ACA, which is common for school-hosted programs. Social media handles for the national Camp Invention program are @campinvention on Instagram and CampInvention on Facebook.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Antietam 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: 12000 Antietam Rd, Woodbridge, VA 22192
  • 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 Antietam Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark

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