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Staples High School - Jun 15-19 - Camp Invention: Spark

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Camp Invention: Spark at Staples High School offers an engaging STEM day camp experience for children, focusing on hands-on innovation and creative problem-s...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to a specific Camp Invention program hosted at Staples High School in Westport, CT. Camp Invention is a national STEM program, and this particular offering is a day camp. The website indicates that all program team members are background checked, which is a positive safety measure. While specific Google reviews for this Staples High 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 national program. The camp focuses on hands-on activities and encourages creativity and problem-solving. The program is designed for children entering grades K-6, with leadership opportunities for older students. The camp is not accredited by the ACA, which is common for programs operating under a larger national umbrella that may have their own internal standards.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Staples High School - Jun 15-19 - 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: 70 North Avenue, Westport, CT 06880
  • 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 Staples High School - Jun 15-19 - Camp Invention: Spark

What ages does Staples High School - Jun 15-19 - Camp Invention: Spark accept?
Staples High School - Jun 15-19 - 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 Staples High School - Jun 15-19 - Camp Invention: Spark cost?
Staples High School - Jun 15-19 - 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 Staples High School - Jun 15-19 - Camp Invention: Spark's hours?
Staples High School - Jun 15-19 - 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 Staples High School - Jun 15-19 - Camp Invention: Spark provide lunch?
Staples High School - Jun 15-19 - 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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