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Charles H. Barrows STEM Academy - Camp Invention: Spark

Charles H. Barrows STEM Academy

Charles H. Barrows STEM Academy hosts Camp Invention: Spark, a day camp offering hands-on STEM activities for K-6th graders, focusing on innovation and probl...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads successfully, directing to a page for Camp Invention: Spark hosted at Charles H. Barrows STEM Academy in North Windham, CT. This is a day camp for children in grades K-6, running from July 22-26, 2024. The program is part of the larger Camp Invention initiative by the National Inventors Hall of Fame, which emphasizes hands-on STEM learning. The website states that all program team members are required to complete a background check, indicating a commitment to safety. While specific Google reviews for this particular location were not readily available, Camp Invention as a national program generally receives positive feedback for its engaging curriculum. The camp is hosted by a school, suggesting a partnership between the educational institution and the national program. No ACA accreditation was found for this specific location, nor was a state license number listed on the site, which is common for school-hosted programs.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Charles H. Barrows STEM Academy - 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

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Details

  • Category: STEM
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 141 Tuckie Road, North Windham, CT 06256
  • 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 Charles H. Barrows STEM Academy - Camp Invention: Spark

What ages does Charles H. Barrows STEM Academy - Camp Invention: Spark accept?
Charles H. Barrows STEM Academy - 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 Charles H. Barrows STEM Academy - Camp Invention: Spark cost?
Charles H. Barrows STEM Academy - 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 Charles H. Barrows STEM Academy - Camp Invention: Spark's hours?
Charles H. Barrows STEM Academy - 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 Charles H. Barrows STEM Academy - Camp Invention: Spark?
Charles H. Barrows STEM Academy - 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 Charles H. Barrows STEM Academy - Camp Invention: Spark provide lunch?
Charles H. Barrows STEM Academy - 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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