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Tolland High School - Camp Invention: Spark

Tolland High School

Camp Invention: Spark at Tolland High School offers a STEM-focused day camp experience for K-6th graders, emphasizing hands-on innovation and problem-solving.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads successfully, directing to a specific Camp Invention program hosted at Tolland High School. Camp Invention is a national program of the National Inventors Hall of Fame, which is a non-profit organization. The program is a day camp designed for children in grades K-6, focusing on STEM education through hands-on activities. The website states that all program team members undergo a comprehensive background check. While the specific Tolland High School location does not have individual Google reviews, Camp Invention as a national program generally receives positive feedback, with a 4.7-star rating from over 1,000 reviews on Google for its overall program. The camp is not accredited by the American Camp Association. The program details include activities like building a 'bot-buddy' and designing a 'Marble Arcade', indicating a strong emphasis on creative problem-solving and invention.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Tolland High 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
University 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: 1 Eagle Hill Dr, Tolland, CT 06084
  • 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 Tolland High School - Camp Invention: Spark

What ages does Tolland High School - Camp Invention: Spark accept?
Tolland High 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 Tolland High School - Camp Invention: Spark cost?
Tolland High 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 Tolland High School - Camp Invention: Spark's hours?
Tolland High 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 Tolland High School - Camp Invention: Spark?
Tolland High School - Camp Invention: Spark is operated by a university program. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Tolland High School - Camp Invention: Spark provide lunch?
Tolland High 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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