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River Oaks Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark

River Oaks Elementary School

Camp Invention: Spark at River Oaks Elementary School offers an engaging STEM day camp experience for K-6th graders, focusing on hands-on innovation and prob...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads successfully and directs to the Camp Invention program page for River Oaks Elementary School in Woodbridge, VA. This is a day camp for grades K-6, running from June 24-28, 2024. The program, 'Spark,' is part of the larger Camp Invention initiative, which is a product of the National Inventors Hall of Fame. The Camp Invention website states that all program staff undergo background checks. While specific reviews for the River Oaks Elementary School location are not readily available, Camp Invention as a whole generally receives positive feedback, with a Google rating of 4.8 stars from over 1,000 reviews for the main Camp Invention entity, often praising its engaging and educational STEM activities. The camp is not accredited by the ACA, and no specific state license number for this particular program at the school was found. Social media handles for the overarching Camp Invention program are @campinvention on Instagram and 'campinvention' on Facebook.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

River Oaks 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: 16950 McGuffeys Trl, Woodbridge, VA 22191
  • 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 River Oaks Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark

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