Greenwich Public Schools - Glenville Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark
Camp Invention: Spark at Glenville Elementary School offers a STEM-focused day camp experience for children in grades K-6, emphasizing hands-on innovation an...
▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads to a specific Camp Invention program hosted at Glenville Elementary School in Greenwich, CT, for the summer of 2024. This is a day camp for children in grades K-6. The Camp Invention website states that all program teams are led by local educators and that all staff and volunteers undergo background checks. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory. As a program hosted by a public school, it falls under the 'school' owner type. While specific reviews for this particular Glenville Elementary Camp Invention program are not readily available, the broader Camp Invention program generally receives positive feedback, with a Google rating of 4.7 stars from over 1,000 reviews for the National Inventors Hall of Fame. The curriculum focuses on STEM concepts through hands-on activities like building and inventing.
Who thrives here Ages 5–12
Greenwich Public Schools - Glenville 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
- Not listed
Details
- Category: STEM
- Ages: 5–12
- Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
- Address: 33 Riversville Rd, Greenwich, CT 06831
- 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 Greenwich Public Schools - Glenville Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark
- What ages does Greenwich Public Schools - Glenville Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark accept?
- Greenwich Public Schools - Glenville 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 Greenwich Public Schools - Glenville Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark cost?
- Greenwich Public Schools - Glenville 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 Greenwich Public Schools - Glenville Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark's hours?
- Greenwich Public Schools - Glenville 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 Greenwich Public Schools - Glenville Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark?
- Greenwich Public Schools - Glenville 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 Greenwich Public Schools - Glenville Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark provide lunch?
- Greenwich Public Schools - Glenville 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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