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Old Saybrook Middle School - Camp Invention: Spark

Old Saybrook Middle School

Camp Invention: Spark at Old Saybrook Middle School offers a hands-on STEM day camp experience for children, focusing on innovation and creative problem-solv...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads successfully, directing to a specific Camp Invention 'Spark' program hosted at Old Saybrook Middle School. Camp Invention is a national program, and this specific location offers a day camp experience. The website details the curriculum, including activities like 'Marble Run Mania' and 'Mini Golf Design Challenge,' indicating a focus on hands-on STEM learning. While specific staff ratios for this location are not listed, the Camp Invention national site mentions that all program teams are led by local educators and that staff undergo background checks. The program is not listed in the ACA directory. Google reviews for Camp Invention nationally are generally positive, with an average rating of 4.7 stars from over 1,000 reviews, often praising the engaging activities and enthusiastic instructors. 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

Old Saybrook Middle 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
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Details

  • Category: STEM
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 60 Sheffield Street, Old Saybrook, CT 06475
  • 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 Old Saybrook Middle School - Camp Invention: Spark

What ages does Old Saybrook Middle School - Camp Invention: Spark accept?
Old Saybrook Middle 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 Old Saybrook Middle School - Camp Invention: Spark cost?
Old Saybrook Middle 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 Old Saybrook Middle School - Camp Invention: Spark's hours?
Old Saybrook Middle 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.
Does Old Saybrook Middle School - Camp Invention: Spark provide lunch?
Old Saybrook Middle 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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  • Kate's Camp for Kids · The Kate, 300 Main Street, Old Saybrook, CT 06475 · Ages 5–10 · $350/week